A community of 30,000 US Transcriptionist serving Medical Transcription Industry
I find it really upsetting when a MTSO - advertises they just
Posted: Sep 30, 2014
acquired a new large account. My first thought is of the MTs that were doing that work and probably have been for a long time and have been forced out of a job or forced to accept the same job at a lower rate of pay. But the service is so proud to offer a job at minimal pay to those still trying to make a living doing transcription. I know that is the way things are, goodness knows I have heard that comment many times, but that still does not make it right.
Well... - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]I think a lot of in-house MTs are either living in a bubble or just don't want to know what's happening. It seems they are all so SHOCKED when the hospital outsources to the likes of MM, N, or whoever. Then they're SHOCKED when they learn of the pay if they choose to go with the national company. Then they're SHOCKED when they find out that after going with MM or N,or whoever, they don't get to keep that account.
Maybe in-house MTs simply don't keep up with where their career is going.
Well.... - Backwoods Typist
[ In Reply To ..]Note: This is only my experience. I realize it varies person to person.
When my in-house employer decided to outsource to N, I was not surprised that they outsourced. What surprised me was how quick it happened. Most of my coworkers had an idea of what was happening, where things were going, but we honestly thought we had more time.
Of course, the sugar coating was laid on thick, which of our group that went with N found to be nothing but lies. Of course, many of us did not get to keep our original account. We were told we would be the only ones on that account. Lie. Within 2 weeks of the transition, OOW hit. Of course, I got a secondary with crappy dictators and hit by QA every day, which has not changed to this day. Then, I got a decent clinic account, but the QA dings for everything. If I pend a report say for wrong worktype, she dings for that saying it should have been changed. Do they NOT read the comments in the pend note anymore?
Honestly, these MTSOs should be ashamed of themselves. I am tired of working for someone just so they can live a lavish lifestyle, where probably their biggest concern is keeping their girlfriend quiet by paying for a new Benz every year plus paying hush money. However, they don't care. Believe me when I say I cannot wait to get away from MT for good. I get tired of being asked why my fingers arent moving in ES every minute that I am clocked in and logged on. Last time I checked, I was human. We have functions to take care of. I make mistakes and really, I do NOT need your reminder of it. I have not complied with Fiasco checks/write-up signature and still refuse. I see nothing "educational" about it. I find it extremely degrading and there is absolutely nothing to be gained from it.
If you want me to increase my quality, then pay me a DECENT WAGE, then they will get your quality. Until then, I will continue status quo, which they seem happy with and accept.
Well- I am the OP. I know saying I am sorry you have - had to walk this path
[ In Reply To ..]does not change what you have been through but it sickens me that others think doing this to hardworking MTs is okay. The previous post stating that the in-house MTs should be aware of where their career is going must have been from a person that goes in and does the lying for the MTSO. The demands are really high for the MT transcribing the report and the pay really insulting. I really hope your days are numbered and that you can get out as soon as possible because no human deserves to be treated the way MTs have ended up being abused.
Thanks! - Backwoods Typist
[ In Reply To ..]Thank you for being sympathetic, not just to myself but every MT on here that has went through this exact same thing. I feel for each and every one of them.
It sickens me as well. But what these MTSOs do not realize is if they keep poking the bear, they should be ready for the consequences of such...that being each and every one of their American MTs signing off and making them do the work so they actually get a taste of what it's like for us. Yes, we work at home but that does not explain the crappy way we are paid. It's a skilled job, not fast food. It's not like you just go get whatever person off the street to do this job. It takes actual knowledge to do this. Another thing I find insulting is the fact that Indian MTs are doing QA on American MTs...they cannot even make a legible sentence!
In my mind, you get what you pay for. You pay cheap, you get cheap work. It has long been found that if you spend the extra little bit for a better quality product, then it lasts a bit longer. This new metric thing that was announced today will eventually be used to penalize us in some way, shape or form, just another way to screw us out of more money. Karma is a...well...we all know what she is...and these MTSOs have it coming. Eventually what these Indian MTs do will kill a patient or patients and it will miraculously come to the limelight where our records are going...when we have been screaming for help for years.
It would be easier if they just paid state minimum wage and had an incentive program that was attainable by most, or went by minutes per hour instead of lines. Does not really matter now. MT is dead and I am out as soon as I can manage to do so.
To all the MTs, good luck to each of you. Lord knows we need it. I hope we all find a job that pays better, treats us better, and is worthy of our time and energy. MT is no way to live anymore.
Similar Messages:
Anyone Know Where I Can Find An MTSO By Location?
Sep 03, 2011
I am looking for a small company in my area to do some coverage for me while on vacation. I need someone local, and I can only find one company in the phone book. I thought maybe there might an IC like me looking for a little extra work here and there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! ...
Dear MTSO: Every Time I Log On To Find
Mar 31, 2011
gives me that much more time, and that much more incentive, to find another employer! ...
I Find It Baffling That An MTSO Would Continue To Send Out Sm
Mar 22, 2013
pleas for help on an account when she has not paid her employees. I cannot speak for everyone, but as for me, no pay equals no work. I realize it is not the client's fault as I am sure they paid their bill, so I do feel bad on that side, but on the other hand, only a fool keeps on working while someone dangles that carrot with the possibility they might be paid sometime. Ugh. ...
I Can't Find The AHIMI Salary Survey. Anyone Know Where I Can Find This?
Dec 20, 2011
TIA ...
My New MTSO
Oct 04, 2010
Hi, I hope this is the right forum to post this on. I have a few questions pertaining to my new MTSO business. Any input or advice would be helpful. First of all, I need help with pricing. I charge my clients .12 per 65 character line. I believe that is the going rate for my area. I am wondering what to pay my transcriptionists and editors. I originally thought to pay my transcriptionists .08 per 65 character line and my editors .04 per 65 character line but then I wouldn't be making any pr ...
MTSO?
Oct 24, 2010
Hello Everyone, I have just recently found this board and I have a couple of questions. I don't know where else to post it, so I hope I've put this on the right forum. What does MTSO mean? Why is there a Medquist specific forum on this board? Is this site operated by Medquist? Just curious. ...
Does Your MTSO Tell You This And Do You Believe Them?
Mar 31, 2011
"You are a valued team member and we want you to be as successful as possible." ...
MTSO
Jul 19, 2011
If I owned a MTSO company, and if I were monitoring this board in order to glean comments made about my company, and if I were unhappy with what I read, I would do the following: I would send a company-wide e-mail to my people asking for their input on what I could do to make things better for them and correct the problems aired on this board. I would realize that there are companies that would make life difficult for MTs who dare to complain about an injustice and that they ne ...
New MTSO
Apr 24, 2013
Simply put...I need help. I am a single mother. I am a CMT and been in this lousy business over 20 years. I have been job hunting out of this business almost a year now with no bites. I had a dream job but was bought out by M Modal. I went from abundant work to none on a daily basis. I am truly struggling. I know people who work for great companies keep it to themselves, for the fear of over hiring and no work. I am truly asking for help in seeking ...
Been Qa At Many MTSO. Have Never Had Anyone Tell Me
May 14, 2013
tied to qa, N qa wouldnt have to be told how to edit either. ...
QT MTSO
Mar 23, 2014
Just wanted everyone to know that that owned QT might be around again, so please stay clear of this company. There are bad news and have a pretty awful history of burning accounts and MTs. Not the most ideal company or couple for that matter. LOL ...
MTSO Rates
Nov 23, 2009
Do you think the MTSOs cut their rates to their clients who are now using VR just as they have cut their MTs rates? Seems that some MTSOs are scrambling for some reason to cut everyone's pay down (even their MT pay, not just ME pay). I wonder if they are in over their heads with this new venture into VR and losing their arses and realizing it isn't quite the godsend everyone is making it out to be. One can hope, and would serve them right! As far as MTSO rates are co ...
Nonpayment By An MTSO
Jan 03, 2010
How does one go about collecting money from a small MTSO who still owes me $1,049 for transcription I had done for them? I quit working for them in May 2009 when I hadn't received payment. I sent them several e-mails and they did pay me some of the money owed me. Originally they owed me $2,049; paid me with one check for $500, then two more checks for $200 each, which were sent to me every few months in between. They kept telling me they would pay me off the com ...
How Much Do You Think The MTSO Makes
Mar 20, 2010
If they are paying 8 CPL how much are they getting paid per line? Any general ideas? ...
10 Suggestions For All MTSO's:
Mar 24, 2010
To all MTSO's:1. Show us the money. You make tons of it. We know it. You know it. Try paying us more of it, and cheating us out of less of it.2. Simplify your transcription platforms. Every time you "improve" them, for some STRANGE reason, it gets harder and harder to do a day's work on them. Some software salesman has sure taken advantage of whoever in your company buys transcription software. Please. Develop some sales resistance.3. Let MTs working on a primary account STAY on that a ...
Caring MTSO
Apr 15, 2010
At the risk of sounding like a complete idiot, I'm curious to know if there are any MTSOs out there who you guys feel really and truly care about their MTs and not just the bottom line? I understand that business is business but it seems to me that if you have happy MTs then you have productive MTs, willing to accommodate and go above and beyond for the company, which in turn makes the retention rate of quality MTs high because they are happy. They get to know the ...
MT Week And MTSO's
May 19, 2010
The little "trinkets" some of you have received is extremely comical and a so-called slap in the face to some, but some may view it as an actual good gesture, although I do not agree. When I worked at neurology they used to always acknowledge MT week with flowers or a $25 gift card to our local mall, but when they got a new office manager he combined Secretary's Week and MT Week into one. My coworker and I got acknowledged one year on Secretary's Week - now that is a slap in the face ...
MTSO And Platform
Aug 18, 2010
Can someone tell me what MTSO and platforms are? I am obviously a newbie and don't know what these terms mean. Thanks for your help in advance. ...
Question For MTSO's
Sep 06, 2010
My question is regarding what you consider to be a fair split when contracting an IC. I have been approached about adding accounts and will need help from one or two IC's to accomplish everything. Can you share what you feel is a reasonable split? 50/50, higher, lower? I want to be fair but I also need to cover my costs as well. If you prefer, you may contact me privately by email quiet_type at hotmail dot com. Thank you. ...
Went To My MD Today And They Have No MTSO Or MTs?
Dec 18, 2010
It seems whenever I go to the doctor we get to talking about my profession, mainly because I am speak to them on their level (with medical terms, etc) because they are amazed that I am so informed. Anyhow, today when the RN was checking me in on their Epic system, she said they use strictly voice recognition (VR) and use "Dragon" (which I know nothing about) but I have seen posts on this board about it. I told her that I was an MT editor actually for the VR, not so much transcribing anymo ...
Hey MTSO, Just Stop ...
Feb 14, 2011
assigning me the garbage work just because you "think" I can do it. Had to vent, really sick of it! Between the ESLs and the stuff where people say things that do not make sense I am really getting fed up! Sorry, had to vent. I know you read this and I know you know who is this. ...
What Does MTSO Stand For?
Mar 07, 2011
What does MTSO stand for? ...
MTSO's - Is This The Best I Can Expect?
Apr 05, 2011
After 20 years of hospital-based HIM transcription, they gave us away to Medquist. I feel set up for failure by not getting consistent hospital accounts and never having a chance to learn a specific account. Communication with management is - absent - unless they want something from you. I also find the pay and line count methodology to be deplorable, to say the least. I have VR experience, but find that Medquist just turns on literally EVERYTHING to VR, and most of it re ...
MT Versus MTSO
May 09, 2011
I have not been on this board in a few years but I can see a definite turn against medical transcriptionists. The MTSO's have created a vulture type of attitude that has been passed down among many new transcriptionists in the business. I see the MTs being blamed for whining, complaining and for trying to voice their concerns about being treated badly by ROMs or team leaders or management in general. One statement is truly correct - MTSOs are in it for the money. That being said, let& ...
Working For More Than 1 MTSO
Jun 05, 2011
Does anyone work for more than 1 MTSO. Will an MTSO consider an application if you already work for another one? I would like to apply for a second part-time position to supplement my full-time income (or lack thereof) but am not quite sure if they would even consider me. ...
Here It Is, MTSO's: If You Don't Like The Bad Comments,
Jul 19, 2011
nm ...
MTSO Owners Or ICs
Aug 18, 2011
Taking a shot in the dark. If you are working directly for a doctor how did you get started? ...
Other MTSO's And Keystrokes
Oct 16, 2011
Why is it when it comes down to Keystrokes, no one is to make any comments regarding the lack of work? Get real people, Keystrokes doesn't have enough work in Radiology and I just heard from another person none of her calls or e-mails are being answered either. ...
Applied For A QCE Job At An MTSO
Jan 06, 2012
I applied to a big MTSO as a quality control editor, editing already speech-recognized transcription, an hourly job, but they didn't tell me the wage until after the test that included the following: SKILLS ASSESSMENT TEST SPECIFICSScreening:1) Spelling – Multiple Choice – 5-10 Questions2) Spelling – Fill in the Blanks – 5-10 Questions* 3) Sentences – Multiple Choice – 5-10 Questions4) Grammar/Usage – Choose Words – 5-10 Questions ...
I Really Think My MTSO Wants Us To All Quit
Feb 03, 2012
Is every MTSO in this field rotten, and do they really hate us? Does it bring them money to get people to quit and then rehire all the time? I am sure it is true. I got a really high, close to perfect score on my QA all the time. I type well above the standards. I even went to part time so they would not have to pay me benefits and work all weekend every weekend to make sure I have work. Now again a hiring spree and even Friday no work, except of course I get the worst ...