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Posted: Dec 14, 2012

I have recently seen several ads posted for Clear Choice Transcription.  I see that now they are seeking new grads for these positions.  I personally always like to know if there are red flags, etc. before I accept an offer.  I felt the need to share my experience with the company.  There is one manager who basically runs the show.  Myself and a friend were both completely bullied by her for doing nothing short of trying to learn our job.  If questions are asked, there are very abrasive and obnoxious answers given.  In fact, she even went as far as to tell me to ask my questions better next time because she gave me an answer totally off topic from what I was asking.  The question honestly couldn't have been anymore clear.  Just constant rude stabs for no apparent reason.  It is truly mental and verbal abuse.  I felt the need to warn because I know how easily intimidated I was and how easily I got knocked down by even constructive criticism when I was new to the field.  This is absolutely no place for a new grad who is learning the ropes.  People with 30+ years experience couldn't handle the abuse and lack of training, so a new grad would definitely not be well served and would not have a pleasant experience coming into the field.  Keep this in mind as you are applying and considering a position.  I have never seen such a sickening environment at any job I've held.  Unprofessional is not even a strong enough word for it.  Abusive, abrasive, obnoxious.....those are only a few of the words that come to mind.  I had done a lot of research on the company before I accepted the position and I was sadly mistaken.  The abuse continues and the company president fully condones it.  No one in the field deserves this kind of treatment no matter what dollar amount is attached to it.  I know I'm one of many who feel this way, but thought it should be reiterated in light of the recent job ads.

I sent an email to the owner to let her know - I was not applying

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Not because of this post, but because she wanted to pay the same for a position requiring experience and positions where she was seeeking new MTs. I had the experience for the one position and thrive on that work type, but it is really insulting to know I would get the same pay for my experience and the stat nature of the reports as someone with no experience and not expected to produce stat reports.

I think her posts speak for themselves. I'm sorry you had that experience. Kudos for letting people know how things really roll at Clear Choice.

I worked there for about 10 days - it was awful

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This place was horrible. The training session was about 20 minutes long and the trainer (also the recruiter) was horrible. She was very brash and somewhat rude. The account I was on (EMR account) was terrible. I had to go through about 5 different screens before pulling up the report to type in and then I had to go through about 10 more screens to complete the report. This would be a report that is a minute long and they paid a dollar per minute. I would take me 10 to 20 minutes to do one report. Now I see they are paying 80 cents for one minute?! HA! They just want new MTs because they think they can dupe them. We also had a phone meeting with all the MTs and the manager told us if we made one mistake on the report we wouldn't be paid for the report at all and basically threatened all of us. This place was a joke. I beg any new MTs to please, please do not go to this company!

Thank You for this post - I had considered applying - But no more....You Saved Me! nm

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Thanks for sharing. Im sure many who have or are considering - applying, appreciate this heads up.

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Simply not true - da

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I worked for this company for years and must say, unfortunately none of this is true. Clear Choice Transcription is one of the ones I would highly recommend anyone attaching themselves to. They hired me as a newbie and worked with me every step of the way to succeed. The management team (who has always been the same) is great, there is steady workflow, no issues with anything/anyone. Take it from a long-time worker of theirs (who left only for going back to school to be a nurse), this is a GREAT company.

THOSE MAY HAVE BEEN THE GOOD OLE DAYS - OP

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Just to make sure everyone knows, I have NEVER posted on these boards before. I don't bash companies, whether I liked my experience or not. This was just way too far over the line for me not to say anything though. I can assure you that none of this is made up. Yes, there are some people who become "favorites" and do well. For the most part though, that is not the case. There is only room for so many favorites under one manager. Also, this may have very well been the case before management had a baby and became overwhelmed with a demanding job and a baby. There is a reason the company is hiring again and there is a reason they are now seeking newbies. Not many companies seek newbies out these days. I am not trying to deter people from working there for one second. In fact, I would love for everyone to apply and take a round at it just to see it for yourselves. Believe me, I was flabbergasted myself. I have never had any issues at any job. In fact, after leaving I have been asked to come back to jobs in the past, so you do the math. Just please please please research these boards before accepting.

So sad that you're this upset - hb

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Wow, this thread of yours is ridiculous. Apparently you didn't do well at this company for personal reasons (your own terms above reflect that) and are trying to bash it to make yourself feel better. Good grief, how sad - right after Christmas! I have been at this company before the manager you have decided to tell the world had a baby (that is not your business or anyone else's - you're an idiot). The reason they're hiring newbies is because the old timers with so much experience don't even want to try to learn new things and then complain it was someone else's fault they failed.

Happy New Year - hope you are a happier person in 2013.

Clear Choice is wonderful - jm

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I am appalled by this. A fellow MT I work with at this company told me about this negative talk and I had to jump on to tell the truth. Clear Choice MTs have been here for years - YEARS - and there are many reasons why but the foremost for me personally is because the top level people are so wonderful and friendly. Maybe these negative people need attention because they can't get it elsewhere, I don't know. It comes down to the fact that we're here to work - do a great job - and be appreciated for that. The company you work for will only grow with a strong team of workers and that's what we are and thus are doing (growing). That's why they're hiring - I can't always handle 150 minutes of dictation a day; I'm glad they're hiring to help me out! Clear Choice is my favorite company I've ever worked for, seriously ask those of us who've been here so long - not someone who apparently left or was let go and isn't happy about it.

I absolutely love Clear Choice Transcription - bf

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I've been with this company for a long time now and absolutely love it. I'm sorry for this person's attitude and false information to everyone. It's almost like this is a personal attack on one person in the company, whom I respect and admire by the way. Those applying to Clear Choice, please know you will be welcomed with open arms and there is always plenty to do and be rewarded for. They are all gems and very professional individuals! I plan on staying here until I retire.

HIGHLY recommend working there - alucc

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As you might be able to tell, this company is amazing and has produced and kept a group of loyal MTs who love working here. We just can't handle the massive amount of workload they are acquiring (because they're such a successful company)...SO, apply, disregard all these horrible comments. I too think they are personal attacks for some unknown reason and it's just silly. Really, it's a wonderful company and GREAT group of people - I would say like a family even. I love it and will never leave.

Here's a link to an old set of posts....seems things haven't changed. - SM

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http://forum.mtstars.com/426554.html

Enough already - mtforyou

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Well apparently the haters who really know nothing about working for this company just can't stop. Really, enough already. Besides, it's the holidays - why so many scrooges?! I just got hired at this company, and have been treated absolutely wonderfully and helped the entire way. This is a great company to work for and the work is definitely there and growing. I'm making at least $50 a day just working part-time. Make your own decision but it seems like, not only for Clear Choice, but other companies, people just come on here to be mean without basis.


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