A community of 30,000 US Transcriptionist serving Medical Transcription Industry

Whadda think of Records One? - OTIer

Posted: Nov 05, 2014

Well gals--What is the verdict? Are you going to stay with Records One or look elsewhere? Is anyone getting work on a new account? My lines are about 1/3 of my line count before the Mercedes/RecordsOne debacle. I am wondering if staying with Records One is going to be a long, slow death. Anyone have any thoughts they want to share?

They're not working fast enough to get new accounts as far as I can tell - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
I went with both companies and to be honest, I'm making more at 6.5 cpl than with RT1.

Definitely frustrating - Waiting patiently

[ In Reply To ..]
I imagine it's going to take a while to gather up some new accounts; however, I have to admit it is very frustrating to sit at the computer constantly checking for work for hours at a time. To the gal who is also working for Mercedes: Do they require shift work (i.e., 10 to 2, etc)? Do they leave you alone to do your work like OTI did? Just curious as I am looking around for other work. Thx.

Feeling grim - No communication, no energy. - Raven

[ In Reply To ..]
So, what else is new, except this would be a good time time for both -- if they want us to be patient (do they?), if they think things will improve (do they?), if they have anything in the works (do they?)

They do not require shift work, they leave you alone AND.... sm - Mercedes MT

[ In Reply To ..]
They have NO LINE QUOTA. So far a very pleasant place to work although very low pay. But I have had PLENTY of work.

Do they require committing to a weekend day? - Waiting patiently

[ In Reply To ..]
Thank you for your reply, which was a pleasant surprise to read. Does Mercedes require weekend commitments?

Forgot to ask... sm - Waiting patiently

[ In Reply To ..]
Are you working on speech recognition accounts or straight typing? Thx

My contract says nothing about weekend work and - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
nothing has been said to me about weekend work. I do work on the weekends though.

I work straight typing. I don't know if they have ASR or not, but I don't believe they do.

Thank you -sm - Waiting patiently

[ In Reply To ..]
Wow - Think I'll see if the offer to work for them is still open.

Wonderful communication and - more than enuf work sm

[ In Reply To ..]
I will echo the comments made by Mercedes MT -- I actually got bashed on this board after the split by saying I was going with them instead of the no-work, no-communication OTI/Records one. Well at least I have a TON of work, great team, communication and paychecks on time, or as with our last payday before time! It might be lower pay than the norm, but I have good pay days as compared to my last pay day from OTI which was close to zero due to NJA.

And you contribute to the spiraling wages. There are more/better companies out there. nm - JMO

[ In Reply To ..]
..

I disagree, however - everyone is entitled sm

[ In Reply To ..]
to their own opinion. I understand where you are coming from. When I started in this business, standard was 12 cpl, then 10, then lucky to get 8. I could go on and on, but I won't. I'm just happy to have a job with steady work and steady pay. First a lot of our work was going overseas and now EMR. I'll take what I can get.

Money, money, who has the money? - buns

[ In Reply To ..]
Low line counts for the MTs should translate to low revenue for Records One; this situation does not appear to have created any urgency on the part of Records One to line up new accounts. Lack of revenue = financial stress = urgency to create more revenue.

Per past communication, someone was supposedly hired to recruit new facilities (really, there is money to add another person to the staff !!??), which that in itself might be a challenge considering many facilities are moving away from using MTSOs. We were also asked to be patient with the explanation that going after bigger accounts and getting them set up takes time. If you want to keep good MTs, send an occasional update.

OTI/Records One used to be a little different, a little bit above the cut of the MTSO landfill out there. Sure, they over hired, kept lowering line rates for new accounts, and treated the MT with little to no respect, but they had a true IC working relationship with the MTs, paid on time, and had a great QA policy that did not penalize you for blanks. The way the split was handled with keeping the MTs in the dark and drawing out the announcements of the changes just began a downward spiral of mistrust and that is just something you have to earn back; right now Records One is not doing a great job in that department.

In the silence that ensues, one can surmise many scenarios but I seriously doubt there is much of a future here. Perhaps they are just riding what is left of the revenue train off a cliff? Not worth waiting around to find out, just my opinion.

Too, too funny. Check your e-mails... - anonanon

[ In Reply To ..]
They read MTStars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pants on fire? - buns

[ In Reply To ..]
I wonder if there is an ounce of truth in that e-mail? Why has there been no mention of these â��very nice accountsâ�� until this discussion on MTStars?

Pride and self-back-patting on the part of Records One would have led to an announcement of how wonderful the transition was working if they had indeed landed new accounts and provided work for such a sizeable number of people!

Similar Messages:

Feb 18, 2010

Or would you simply type "obtain records..." ...

Mar 02, 2011

I am contemplating going to school for transcription but wondering how the electronic records thing is going to effect the job market. Will there still be a need for transcribing? It seems a lot of offices are using the computer for all there notes. Any info on this subjest would be appreciated. ...

Jul 12, 2012

we would have our pay cut 3 cpl or be fired. What a joke. "Please bear with us as we work through this...." ...

Jul 09, 2013

"I reviewed her records on Allstripped." Has anyone heard of what sounds like Allstripped? ...

Feb 26, 2014

Just got a call from my dr's medical records wanting to know the name of the dr she wants my records sent to (she and I looked it up on the computer during my visit and I saw her write the dr's name down) and my dr's address, which I'm sure was on her request, her name and address. One of the last times I saw her, they put someone else's vital signs on my records (height, weight, BP and BMI). Sheesh. ...

Sep 15, 2014

I saw on a thread something about even more rumblings at OTI, soon to be Records One. Would you care to share? ...

Apr 28, 2010

To: Current MTs I am considering entering the medical transcription field. I am trying to evaluate the pros and cons of this business to see if it will be a good fit for me. If anyone has reactions to the following statements/concerns, I will be glad to hear them. I am encouraged to hear from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states an expected growth of 11% from 2008 - 2018. --- This is great news! However, I'm concerned about the new law coming into ...

Aug 01, 2010

A local hospital is hiring a medical records tech. For experience, all they ask is basic computer experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a h.s. diploma. Hmmmmm...I've had the terminology certificate for a year, plus a completion certificate for MT and several specialty certs, and I passed the RMT exam. Think I ought to take a shot at this even though I have no prior experience with filing, records, etc.? ...

Jun 25, 2011

I've heard something recently about this and just wondering if it is a good parallel to MTing and if the pay is better? ...

Dec 07, 2010

Where can I locate my repository for old records? I used to be able to hit F5 and it would come up, now I get an error message. Do I have to shut down DocQmanage to access it? Thanks. ...

Apr 17, 2012

Yes. The Privacy Rules allow hospitals to disclose patients' names and other directory information to anyone asking for the patient by name or to the clergy. Patients do not need to sign up to be included in the directory, but must be allowed to "opt out" and choose not to be listed. For those of you who have been saying that sending transcription overseas is illegal or a HIPAA violation, this information was taken from the HIPAA Q & A board on ...

May 07, 2012

I would advise EVERYONE to get a copy of their medical records and view them. I had to get copies from my PCP (cost me $15.00, but worth it), and I found soooo many mistakes. Some I know were the MT's, but most were the doctor's mistakes. For instance, they had under my family history in the last year of mother having diabetes. My mother NEVER had diabetes, and don't know where they even got that at, as I found earlier in my file my family history, which wa ...

May 31, 2012

I have heard and read of MTs moving out of this field into coding. But has anyone transitioned out of MT to med assisting or a medical records technician? Or does anyone know someone who did? I've been trying to research information and was wondering if it is better career and/or better salary that does not require too much schooling? ...

Sep 13, 2012

Would anyone who does EMR editing be willing to share their experiences with me? Is EMR editing enjoyable, how does it compare to traditional QA editing, what does the job entail, etc? Thank you! ...

Sep 19, 2012

I have been away from editscript for a while and have an opportunity to get back on this platform for a new account. Problem is I have forgotten some of the commands. Can someone please tell me how to look up past patient records so I can use that to verify information, etc. Thank you so much in advance for your help. ...

Sep 26, 2012

Anyone go from being an MT to a Medical Records Clerk at a hospital? I was thinking with my experience in transcribing medical records and being familiar with the terminology and HIPPA, an MT would be a good candidate. Any thoughts on this? ...

Jun 27, 2013

What is electronic medical records? Goodwill is teaching a 3 month class starting soon. I have heard about a government mandated thing that doctors have to go electronic by Jan. 2014, but not much more than that. I know someone could shed some light. I am thinking of taking the class, but don't know if it would be worth it. Although, I think I could sleep through the medical transcription portions, LOL. ...

Sep 13, 2013

Article from The Guardian. ...

Mar 20, 2014

I went to see an ortho yesterday regarding neck surgery and they approached me about reviewing their medical records for the doctors. I have no clue what to charge - per page, per hour or ? I currently work transcribing IME, AME and QME reports, but that's different. Thoughts on what to charge or where to search for comparable rates? Thanks! ...

Aug 17, 2014

A friend of mine who works in a medical office told me this afternoon that they've started getting records that are transcribed overseas. She said the records are done so badly that they can't use them, can't trust that the information in them is correct. When I told her my job may go away soon & be sent to India, she said "it can't!" She said these records are obviously done by people who don't speak English. What I don't understand is how work can still be off ...

Sep 27, 2014

Hi all, I have a job interview for a position as medical records clerk in an orthopedic center. I quit MT about 3 years ago and did a few things that didn't work out, and now I have an opportunity to interview for a medical records clerk. I had sent them a resume, most of which was transcription, and they called me to come in and see them. Does anyone know if I can transition to it that easily? My friends all think that just because I know medical terminology, that I can just trans ...

Jan 14, 2015

Since Septemer 2014, every visit with every provider has gone like this. 1) The medical assistant types into my record. 2) The provider types into my record. At the end of my visit, they hand me the summary of my visit that day. It goes like this 1) The medications are mostly right although some are wrong and way wrong. 2) My age is off by 10 years at one facility and they 'cannot correct it.' 3) My height and weight are off a whole lot at another facility and they 'cannot c ...

Nov 14, 2009

With HIPAA regulations tightening on who can get a carbon copy of a patient's medical record, MTs should NOT have the responsibility of sending any carbon copies at all. All carbon copy requests for a patient's records should go directly to the hospital's medical records dept for a signed release verification from the patient for that copy to be sent. Reports being sent from any outside provider without the proper signed release from the patient should be consider ...

Dec 22, 2010

someone know I had a runny nose than know what my financial status is. ...

Dec 28, 2010

what is the status of EMR...is it going to impact MT industry ...

Apr 15, 2011

My husband's father had a brain tumor many years ago (back when I first started dating him) and had surgery. Unfortunately, the surgeon never stopped the bleeding completely before closing him up and waited too long to take him back to the OR, so he remained in a coma for numerous months until he passed away. My husband's mother many years later also passed away. My husband is starting to have periods of extreme forgetfullness and completely not remembering something ...

Jul 26, 2012

I don't see much talk about EMR taking over the MTs job. This has happened to me with my last three companies (small transcription companies) that I have worked for. With my last job we had an account with a large hospital that had a cardiology group we transcribed for. EMR came in and we were immediately out of a job. Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience...pretty much sucks ...

Aug 01, 2012

I decided to take the position, something different. I was just curious to see how many others have recently started here or will be starting here? I'm kind of nervous as it's so different from anything I've ever done before. ...

Sep 06, 2012

And other types of medical records jobs as well. Explain to me what makes a nurse qualified to do these jobs? ...

Nov 26, 2012

nm ...