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Anyone here ever worked for OptiScript? - Curious

Posted: Mar 05, 2013

Considering working for them and wondering if anyone has any experience working for this company as MT or QA. Thanx

QA rules are at the whim of the lady in charge. Sometimes it is verbatim sm - Left the Mansons

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and sometimes you are supposed to clean it up -- you're supposed to instinctively know when to do what. The pay is decent and the account I was on was not super horrible, but I never felt like I was totally sure of what I was doing QA-wise. They say they are like family but it is like no family I have ever belonged to (thank goodness).

Opposite for me--best company out there - anon

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I have found them to be very fair and try extremely hard for consistency. I think they give everyone a fair shake and, although their standards are high, they treat their employees very well. They rarely have openings though.

I give them credit for that -- unlike many companies, they do not overhire. sm - Left the Mansons

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Just because the company was not a good fit for me doesn't mean it is not great for others. I just never felt comfortable there. Fortunately, until M*Modal and Nuance gobble everyone up, there are still a few choices out there and we can all find something that suits our needs. I found that I prefer being an IC as I am more productive working 2-3 hours at a time rather than a full shift at one sitting. I have healthcare coverage for less than I was paying for group coverage, plus I get to do a specialty that I love, and I'm paid once a week, which I admit has spoiled me. I'm glad you're happy at OptiScript. I did enjoy my chats with S. She seems genuine. Anything beats working for the big 2.

I agree. Flexible working is more productive. - incognito

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It is unnatural and unhealthy to sit and type for hours at a time. We are not machines. We will break down if treated poorly.

it's a trade-off - anon

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I like flexibility too, but when you consider the extra Soc Security, payroll taxes, unemployment, benefits, and vacation, I'll work a schedule. The home office tax deductible in either case, but having my own liability insurance was a no-win for me.

Good company, mostly CMTs, so high standard to follow, I - DidthatMT

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worked there for about 3 weeks and then had another offer for in-house at local hospital and left, but wish I had stayed. Descent pay/benefits, computer they sent was a little old and rickety though. Overall, good experience, but they DO NOT have a high turnover, so if you can get a job there, take it and keep it in my opinion.

I like working there - OptiScript MT

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I too think they are fair. If I have a question about QA they are good about answering. I think they are generous in allowances for minor errors.

They try hard to accommodate time off, which is something I really appreciate.

Very very rarely is there low work, and usually it can easily be made up within the week or pay period.

They let you get used to an account. When they need secondary coverage, they get volunteers to take on more accounts. It is not forced.

Everyone for me has been easy to talk to and deal with. Been there 2 years.

Like it here too and I've been here 7 years - Opti MT

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More than fair and very easy to work with. They're one of the few good ones left. Somehow they got figured out how not to overhire and I appreciate that. Communicate very well, and even though most work from home, you feel a part of the team and know what's going on.

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