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Anyone working path for KS? - katiebug

Posted: Feb 08, 2015

I currently work as an IC doing pathology but think employee status might be a better fit for me due to some extenuating circumstances. I saw that KS had an ad for path transcriptionists. Can anyone fill me in on them? Do you type path for them? Pay? Treatment of employees, etc? Much appreciated!!

Run in the other direction. - nm

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nm

I don't know about their path but I am a recent new hire, sm - waiting on work

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I have spent more time with this company without work than with it. I don't know what their turnaround time is for these places, but they send out emails that the account is behind and for people to jump on and work overtime if need be because it has been approved, and then there will be no work. They ask you to work on your day off, then on your scheduled day, there is no work. I'm thinking I possibly made a mistake with this company. I am lucky to make 8 an hour for their VR. I like the company but they have no work for someone who is actually trying to play their bills. You won't make any money with this place.

Very True! - BeenThereMT

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Worked there and was always sitting around waiting for work. I could never figure out if they simply overhire or just don't have enough clients, but whatever the case, I highly doubt you will be able to make a decent living there, so I would look elsewhere if you have bills that need to be paid!!

They over hire. - I found out there were

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26 of us on an account that had 100 reports a day. KS knows what it is doing to its employees, but they promise very quick turn-around times. Plus, if you don't make minimums, you don't get benefits, that is a plus for KS. Then they send out nasty e-mails about not making minimums and you are subject to being let go.

I had read the posts on this board about there never - ing any work, sm

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but was hopeful because it was a new account that they hired me on, but I guess I should have listened to all the posts about them. It is very disheartening to feel that the higher ups could care less. I mean they are not getting paid by production, and even if I did have enough work for the minimum, I don't know about everyone else, but I have a mortgage to pay, the minimum isn't going to get it.

Promises were made and I was lied to - not only that...

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I had to get rid of my house, had no insurance, and move into a tiny apartment. The more I complained, the more I got QA'd and harassed. I finally left and feel much better about it.

You definitely need a second job if you're gonna - work for Keystrokes

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Second job - Get another job

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From what I have read about these companies, KS, SoftScript, M*Modal, Nuance and a couple of others, the MTs are constantly out of work. They are promised the moon and then nothing. There is no point in looking for another job with MT, it is so over. I work for a smaller company as an IC, which I am not particularly fond of and I keep looking all the time for something, but not transcription. For two years I tried to find another company to work for and it was a total nightmare and half of those companies, I don't even think are still in business. I worked for Spheris only to quit because it was unbearable and went to Medquist/M*Modal, and that was unbearable. Target is hiring, I may just go over there and get away from this altogether. It has been destroyed as a job.

Thanks everyone for the info. Thinking I'll stay where I am. - katiebug

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nm

OMG! This is what is happening to me... - lindalou59

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I recently got hired for a new account and now today again, no work. Three days in a row, now work. I emailed my superiors, no response. I am looking for another job. KS should be banned! What crap, how much they value their MTs....

That is correct! - see msg.

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No work, no new accounts to put you on, and no response. I waited a considerable amount of time before finally left which was a huge mistake.

It doesn't matter how many MT's are on an account, they make the same amount of money. They promise insane turn-around times.

You will be far better off leaving - good luck.

No work - So unfair

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I just don't get how these companies can hire people, make a bunch of promises and then just leave us all hanging with no work. They hire and hire and hire and then nothing. What kind of job does that????? I am going through the same thing with the company I work for too; just log on and see what pops up and if there is work, every MT is on it and it is gone in a heartbeat. I am so fed up with transcription, this will definitely be my last MT job. No more putting up with the abuse they throw at us. These large MTSO companies are absolutely horrible, not to mention how they treat their employees. Again, what job does this???? I think you get better treatment in prison! Run away and leave them to fend for themselves. They deserve nothing but contempt from us. Move on and get out.

There are two sides to everything, but you will only get negative on this board. sm - FedUp

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Read through the posts about every company, and it is pretty ugly. Keystrokes is one of the biggest and IMO, the best. They get bashed here often, but most of it is because someone is just unhappy with everything and every company they work for.

Keystrokes would not be the size they are or have so many long-time employees if they were really so bad.

There is work on most accounts. I cannot speak for all accounts, but as a lead MT, I know that there is work on most. Hundreds of employees are full time and get the benefits. Don't let the naysayers and nasty people ruin an opportunity you might have.

Pathology is very busy now, and there are 4 new hospitals coming on this month and 3 next month. They've been begging us all for extra help, put in incentives, approved OT and even sent little thank-you gifts about a month ago.

They are a good company, but like any company, it is a different experience for everyone. I would just say that mostly negative people post here. I know that every time I post something good, I get attacked.

So attack away ...

You mean ex-employees who were treated - badly?

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We know from experience, unless that is if you are a favorite or relative.

The truth for once would be nice.

That's a very nice post, but I am not unhappy with every - company I have worked, sm

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for and don't feel I am a negative person. I think it is expected from any MT to at least have something to type during a shift, especially when it is a new account. It does appear that the turn around time is within hours.

"They've been begging us all for extra help, put in incentives, approved OT and even sent little thank-you gifts about a month ago."

I have seen the emails for working OT. Kind of leaves those who are on the account without work though because however many transcriptionists logged on cleared it out. You know what I mean.

FedUp - nm

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Well I guess they must have hit a nerve with you here!!! You really know how to toot your own horn, while cutting the people who "serve" you down to size. Bully those who work to line your pockets and keep those just like you in charge. You've NEVER been fair, unless it would benefit you. How many times have we heard in the past "there are 4 new hospitals coming on this month and 3 next month"...more BS from KS. Why do you worry about what is said if you are so sure of yourself...you need to be stroked and told that you are wonderful, but in reality...you care nothing about anyone but yourself. The Pathology Coordinator you had was the kindest, understanding, wonderful person you had working for you and you treated her like a POS. My advice to anyone even having a slight inkling to possibly work here, is go get waterboarded...it's much more humane.

I worked under that path coordinator. She WAS a POS and a snake. s m - PathMT

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I left KS because of her and went back after she was fired. She was a liar. Oh, she sounded sweet but she was a snake. She also wasn't a good transcriptionist. Every time I saw one of her reports when looking up an old report, it was full of errors. They are so much better off without her. I love working under JV. He is a great coordinator!

I worked under that path coordinator - hahaha

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What are you talking about...the coordinators don't type! So who's the LIAR now... and truth be known, even the CEO was removed from past accounts so chew on that awhile. I'm sure that JV is a great coordinator,but his days are numbered too.

You don't know what you are talking about. KP typed. SM - AnotherPathMT

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How would you know the CEO was removed from accounts? Who cares? I also work under JV and I doubt his days are numbered.

AnotherPathMT - hahaha

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I would know because KB told me. Who is KP??? and watch and see what happens with JV, heard it's only a matter of time.

KP was the path coordinator all of the posts were talking about. sm - AnotherPathMT

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I highly doubt KB would say anything negative about the owner; they are very tight. You are wrong about JV. I have talked to three different people, including KB and LT, and they think the world of him. Yes, I do know them well enough to talk to them. Obviously, you do not. Stop stirring the pot.

AnotherPathMT - hahaha

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Just for the record, I'm not stirring any pot, just stating facts and I guess that hits a nerve with you.

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