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I need to increase my pay.... - worntranscriptionist

Posted: Feb 08, 2012

....as I'm about ready to get kicked out. I have been working like crazy and was shocked when I saw my paycheck but at least I have a job. Please tell me what I can do to get more lines per hour. If I turn the clock off when I get up, then I have to make up that time to get my eight hours in. Too tired by the end of when my shift is to stop to do more typing/vr. I need hints/ideas/etc!!!!! Thanks :)

? - anon

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Turn the clock off?

Increasing pay - sadie

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A couple of things I did over the last several months were:
1) Ditch Facebook
2) Leave the TV off
3) Don't answer the phone unless it's a parent who is in poor health or your child's school.
4) Use a separate messenger for work and for friends, and leave the one for friends off while you're working. Same thing for your email accounts.

Other things that helped me:
1) Get up at least every 1-1/2 hours and stretch, and DO take a break for lunch. I use part of that break time for 10-minute walks - walk for 5 minutes at a quick pace up the street, then turn around and come home. Gives you a change of scenery AND some cardio exercise and fresh air at the same time!
2) Keep water nearby and sip on it throughout the day. Staying hydrated seems to help my brain function (among other things).
3) Keeping my fingernails short has helped a lot - much more than I ever realized before I started doing it.
4) Get an ergonomic keyboard - I use the Microsoft 4000. Keeps your shoulders and neck and arms relaxed and keeps you from developing numb or cramped hands/wrists/shoulders/neck.

Happy Typing! ;)

Thanks - worntranscriptionist

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Sadie, do you clock out during that time and then have to work past your scheduled time? Have you noticed an increase in your line count? How many lines is capable do you think in one shift? I know it's variable but ballpark. I felt I was working really hard this past pay period and then saw what I am getting on the paycheck and almost fell off my chair. I need to work smarter, not harder!!

I do this - sm

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I also turn off all TV, music, etc. I do not answer phone. My kids will only call during work hours if it is an emergency. All others can wait. I also get up every 1-1/2 to 2 hours and stretch, use bathroom, refresh water. I refuse to go on any chat site or even check e-mail. If the boss needs me, she can call me. I use all keyboard shortcuts. I focus on every report with a little game I created "guess the diagnosis" or "perform the procedure" for each report. That helps me to stay focused in the report. I turned off all speech tags (skip, redundant) and I turned off the highlighter. I edit ahead when possible, and I highlight and type over (without hitting delete key as that is an extra stroke) and even though I have to do that 3 or 4 times per line, that is how I do it.

I have increased my production between 2-3 bucks an hour.

Do you use SH? There is a macro to delete left and right of - cursor. Very handy.

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nm

Honestly... - sadie

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...when I answered your post I'd come on the boards looking something in particular, saw your message "down there" below the links, and didn't realize it was M-Modal specific until now.

I don't work for M-Modal and the company I work for doesn't use a time clock or what have you. I really can't answer your question with regard to clocking out and back in - I really didn't mean to mislead you in that aspect.

However, with that said, a huge YES to seeing an increase in my line count over the last several months of employing those ideas I mentioned to you. I'm much more focused on the job at hand and find I think more clearly with the breaks and the walks and the no TV and absolutely no Facebook or blogs or other fun, enticing things that so easily catch ones attention sometimes. What's worked REALLY well for me is challenging myself to make $10 more or $15 more every few days - if I made $100 today I will go for $110 the next, $115 a few days after that, etc. The MS4000 keyboard is a huge help to me, too. Some folks don't like the ergo keyboards I know, and yes, it took some getting used to (a week or so maybe?), but it's one of the best $40 I've ever spent.

yes there is an increase - will remain anon

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I work on MM and yes there is a definite increase. I do between 250-300 lines per hour whereas as before it was maybe 200. You are allowed a 15 minute window each side of your shift so I always try to punch in 15 minutes early and then with breaks I work the 15 minutes past my shift and always get my shift in. If your shifts are too long consider breaking them up instead of a straight shift or work 1-2 hours on a different day and allow yourself shorter shifts. Even an hour or half hour will make a difference.

That seems like a lot of lines - worntranscriptionist

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I think I'm averaging about 175 lines so I definitely need to change my ways and I've been at this forever it seems, but to get 200 to 300 lph seems unreachable to me. I'll make it a goal. How do you track your lines per day? I've been told to go to today.spheris.com but it's not working. Have a call into Help Desk right now.

in DocQscribe we use F9 - will remain anon

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I actually try to keep track hourly or at the very least a few times a shift. That way I know if I need to have a "power hour" or what to keep up my average.

I read something awhile back about people who needed help to stop smoking- they bought something on layway or 18 months no interest so that all their cigarette money would have to go towards the big screen TV payment (something tangible)which gave them a visible monthly goal. I tried the same trick with our car payment. How much extra can I put towards it this check? How much sooner can I pay it off? I have a set amount each check that is needed for bills and any extra goes towards that payment. It forces me to keep working harder but I see results as our car will be paid off next month, almost 1 year early.

Companies looking - TJ

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Does anyone know of a company hiring that is only domestic and not sending overseas? Anyone know?

what platform are you on? nm - missindale

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nm

I'm on Cornerstone - worntranscriptionist

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:)

Figuring daily lines - BH

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On the left, there will be options, and then statistics. You should click on statistics, then insert date at bottom.

it's hard to get lines on Cornerstone - missindale

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Reply by email if you want.

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