Job Description
We are looking for a highly capable Medical Transcriptionist to transcribe voice recordings of medical consultations and procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for transcribing audio files and formatting transcription reports.
To succeed in this role you need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience in medical transcription and in-depth familiarity with medical terminology. Outstanding candidates will exhibit advanced proficiency in transcribing with specialised equipment and are extremely detail-oriented.
Benefits
- Be your own boss. You decide when and how often you want to receive work from JA Transcription.
- Completely flexible. There is no minimum or maximum amount of audio typing you have to do.
- You can choose to work evenings or weekends if that suits you, or during the day if you are working or studying.
- Completely work from home typing job – work anywhere in the UK.
- Full support from the JA Transcription team.
Job Requirements
- Ideally 2+ years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist, or similar.
- Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.
- Experience with specialised transcription equipment and voice recognition software.
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and jargon.
- Keen attention to detail in order not to compromise patient care.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and meet legal requirements.
- Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats.
- Ability to work under pressure, with quick turnarounds and to tight deadlines.
Job Responsibilities
- Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Using specialised transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
- Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
- Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
- Submitting transcriptions to JA Transcription for their approval in a timely manner.
- Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.
Employment type
This is a freelance, home based position and you’ll be working on a self-employed basis. As a freelance transcriptionist with JA Transcription, you will be provided with transcription work on an ad-hoc basis and are free to take on work to suit your own schedule provided you can meet our quality and tight deadlines.
No travel is required. You will need a computer with Microsoft Office, a reliable internet access and transcription equipment including foot pedals and headphones.
Salary
We offer a competitive rate of pay which is calculated based on completed minutes of audio transcription. Payments are typically issued on a monthly basis retrospectively for work completed that month.
How to apply
Please send your CV to info@jatranscription.com in the first instance. We will review your details and if it looks like there’s a good fit, we will send you a short audio file to transcribe and return for evaluation.