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Patient First Employees - Doxie
Posted: Mar 11, 2013
Just wondering if you could tell me what the hours are for Patient First transcription employees. I have been an IC for 20+ years and not sure I can make the transition to a strict time schedule. Thanks.
Time schedule - - ...btdt
[ In Reply To ..]I only had to work a strict schedule the first few weeks, while I was in training and on full review. I was being paid hourly, so I had to stick to a schedule. Once off of hours and on production, I set my own schedule. We have 23 hours to get our work in, whatever time we want. Funny, I used to work the night shift (that was the only time work was available and not NJA where I was at before). Now after training, I just kept the daytime hours (mostly) and love having my afternoons and evenings to do what I want.
Thanks a lot - Doxie
[ In Reply To ..]NM
Training period at Patient First - Travel?
[ In Reply To ..]Is it true that you have to travel to their location for on-site training?
Travel for training... - btdt
[ In Reply To ..]Yes - I had to travel but it was only 3 days. They paid my mileage and hotel, plus hourly pay while I was in their office. Another MT I trained with came by plane and they paid that too. We had lots of paperwork to fill out and benefits to go over with other people, besides the actual initial training and some Welcome Class we took with others just starting at the company. I went home and trained with my Team Leader after that.
Mind if I ask... - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]I think it's really fair that they paid all of that. However, I do have a question. What is so complicated that can't be done in a Go-to-Meeting or Webinar plus phone conference? As to benefits and other employee handbook type of information, that can be sent in attachments via e-mail pretty easily.
Unless I was really desperate, I wouldn't travel to train for something like this. It's a disruption to my personal life that doesn't seem necessary...not cutting it down, I just don't get it.
travel - nana
[ In Reply To ..]When they called me and offered me the job at Patient First I wondered the same thing, and to be honest with you I felt the same way, but they paid my plane ticket to and from, rented me a car, put me up in a very nice hotel and paid for all food. The biggest thing I got out of it was how the operation runs. It is so worth it because in the year plus I have worked there I have never ever run out of work. I don't like everything they do, but it is definitely worth the 3 days in Virginia. The side I work on, back dictation and radiology, we have a more strict hours, as radiology as to be done by 6 p.m. every night. If we are doing medical reports then we have until 10 p.m. to get our days work done but for the most part we have a lot of flexibility in our job, no questions asked. If I have an appointment during the day I can start early and there is plenty of work, or I can start later and there is plenty of work.
Also part of the 3 days is going over the benefits and filling out all the paperwork for your benefits which are good and reasonably priced.
This is a real job. Not working for a service and they are opening up offices all the time. The owner is a wonderful man and both my team lead and director are wonderful to work for. The owner sent us a throw blanket for appreciation week and a couple of weeks ago I got a frame in the mail and I don't know why I got it. Also at Christmas we all get bonuses. Again, I don't like everything but I will tell you this, I certainly feel appreciated by this company and I am treated like I am a human being. Now if all of that is not worth a 3 day disruption to your personal life, then I guess I would just stay where you are at. And no I am not management. I am a transcriptionist who after 4 years working for these nasty services and pretty much going broke, I have a job I can be proud of and I am. Feel free to email me and I will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Travel - Doxie
[ In Reply To ..]I sent you an e-mail.
patient first - happy PF employee
[ In Reply To ..]I have been in this business about 20 +/- years, and this is the BEST transcription job I have ever had. If they asked me to do cartwheels through Times Square, I would. 3 days of paid travel is hardly a blip to get such a great job.
The PF job is what I read on this board almost every day that everyone wants. Straight typing, M-F only, great benefits that don't cost your whole paycheck, 14 PTO days off plus the 6 holidays (20 total) per year. You do have to choose the 2 holidays a year that you want to work, but they are paid at approx triple time, so most of us tend to volunteer for more. This year, got a bonus for working the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas eve and New Year's eve instead of taking the paid day off that was offered. Got the aforementioned throw and frame for employee appreciation. Got a few hundred dollar check for a Christmas bonus as well as a personal handwritten note.
Your work schedule is completely your own on the clinic side. You report your schedule to no one, your time is your own to arrange as you please. You have until the next morning to complete your lines. Get up early and be off by noon or sleep in and start late, no one will say a thing. Do your required amount of work, do it on time, and you will not hear from a soul. If you have a question, you will hear back within minutes. They provide all equipment.
EVERYONE I have run across at HQ, those on the phone and through emails - payroll, HR, IT, etc. are the happiest people on a job I have ever seen. Pleasant, helpful, almost cheerful. My TL is always available, helpful and pleasant. When she has been out, have had the same treatment by all of the several TLs that have filled in.
QA is more than fair. They will make small typo corrections, etc., but that kind of stuff doesn't really count against you. Plus you will NEVER, EVER run out of work.
Details - Wondering
[ In Reply To ..]Do they assign you the same dictators or do you work in a pool with other MTs?
How Long Before... - ...see msg
[ In Reply To ..]Sorry to sound so cynical, but how long before they either sell out to one of the biggies, or they start taking in difficult hospital dictation?
Sounds like a dream, so I'll pass. That dream will be replaced by a nightmare soon.
NEVER - Happy PFMT
[ In Reply To ..]I don't think you understand.....PF is not an MTSO. We work for the actual clinics and do the dictations that PF doctors dictate. We do not do any other dictations except for our own clinics. So taking in difficult hospital dictations will never happen......
Sounds pretty wonderful... - schlemazel
[ In Reply To ..]Perhaps a good fit for me, & I would LOVE to go back to straight typing. What is the pay like, if you can share that, please? I've been transcribing quality reports for 13 years.
I thought the same way at first.... - Happy PFMT
[ In Reply To ..]I originally thought the same thing....why do I have to travel to do this when every other company does it through web training. I think what you will realize is PF is not every other company. They do not treat us like other MT companies treat their MTs. They treat us great and we are all appreciated for the work we do. They have many perks they offer us that I have NEVER seen offered by annother MT company out there. I actually found it very refreshing that I got to actually meet the big bosses and go through training there 1 on 1. The 3-4 days I had to take out of my personal life was well worth it. I NEVER EVER run out of work and I am treated well!! I would say if you are lucky enough to get through the interview/testing process go for it....you will be happy you did!
Do they hire PT or only FT employees? nm - broke
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pt or ft - full time only
[ In Reply To ..]nm
I can't find any of them that are hiring transcriptionists. - Checked all of their branch sites
[ In Reply To ..]Would appreciate any help as to where to find out if they are hiring or where to submit a resume or take their testing. Thanks.
Look under Administrative offices... - KPF
[ In Reply To ..]Go to patientfirst.com under careers and follow it to the Administrative offices in Glen Allen VA. You will see the MT job listed when you scroll down a little.
All the hiring for MTs is through administration, not any of the individual centers.
You will find links for the on-line application and testing there.
Patient First - still looking
[ In Reply To ..]Are these on-site positions or remote?
There is a Hiring Freeze at Patient First - Info given to me by Patient First HR yesterday (nm
[ In Reply To ..]nm
RE: Hiring Freeze - ...PFMT
[ In Reply To ..]While they do not hire 'every day' or 'all of the time', it never hurts to put in your application and test. I have never seen a PF ad on this site, but I applied anyway. They called me in about 2 weeks. New centers are opening all of the time - I see the e-mails. They will hire but can only pick from the tests/applications they have. It wouldn't hurt to at least apply and take the test so they have your information when they are ready to hire next I figured I didn't have anything to lose as NJA was how I started my shift every single day. A happy surprise when they called.
PF - Lovethejob
[ In Reply To ..]Apply under future openings...
Hiring freeze? - me
[ In Reply To ..]Darn. I tested and got email from the HR guy that my testing was being reviewed and they'd be in touch....that was last week.
Keep us posted...maybe you got lucky!...(nm) - PFMT.../nm
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PF - Love
[ In Reply To ..]I do not see the posting for future openings however, I believe the link for medical transcriptionist in Glen Allen works, that you can take the test and apply. Then just wait to hear from them...so worth it! So glad I did.
PF - Lovethejob
[ In Reply To ..]I applied and heard in a couple of weeks. It is true, they open new centers all the time. We work for the actual company. I think at this time there are 40 centers and growing!!! We are assigned to a team lead who trains you, then assigns you to a center. They really try hard to keep you in your own center. But, if they need you at another center within your team lead's region, they will send you there but not out of your region. I have been asked only twice and they treat us so well, I has happy to do it. I have transcribed for 40 years. I am the happiest I have been in the last 10 years!
I remember the days - just me
[ In Reply To ..]I remember the days I ABSOLUTELY LOVED my MT job -- that feeling ended about 2 years ago. After hearing about PF, I did my testing yesterday! It's so refreshing to hear about a company that does not treat their employees like chattel.
Not hiring now, but - Dawn
[ In Reply To ..]I also applied, tested, and heard back yesterday. They are not hiring right now, but he said he would contact me when they are ready for the next group. I hope it's not too long! This company sounds like they would be good to work for (fingers crossed).
When did you hear back? - KSMT
[ In Reply To ..]How long did it take for you to hear back from them after you tested? I tested last week but haven't heard anything. I really hope they call me.
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