Transcriber Job Description

Transcriber Job Description

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Transcriber provides you a path way to develop your career up to the manager level and above within Transcriptions department which is truly based on 'pay for performance' philosophy.

Transcriber Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Proof reading and checking all work for spelling, grammar, formatting, presentation and sense
Register the office specimens into the computer system for processing in the Pathology department
Transcribe reports provides file search on all surgical patients to provide information to Pathologists
Input and code pathology reports into computer system
Provide secretarial assistance to lab supervisor
Assist in the process of send-out tests
Assist in the distribution of mail and interdepartmental communication, answering phones
Process autopsy reports
Excellent writing, speaking and listening skills in English
Familiarity with financial markets and business organizational vocabulary is a huge plus

Transcriber Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Transcriber

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Education for Transcriber

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the transcriber job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Education, Communication, Technical, Networking, English, Medical Terminology, Mathematics, Management, Department of Education, Science

Skills for Transcriber

Desired skills for transcriber include:

Office equipment
PC's and the ability to navigate in a Windows environment utilizing a mouse
Applicable Pathology medical terminology involved
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Medical terminology
Spanish
Grammar
Spelling
Dragon is recommended/familiarity with voice recognition technology is helpful
FCC censorship

Desired experience for transcriber includes:

Ability to clearly speak, read, write and thoroughly understand English
Ability to learn software applications
Typing 30 WPM Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient
Typing/Computer Skills
Certified as a Medical Transcriber preferred
Ogden, UT

Transcriber Examples

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Transcriber Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of transcriber. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transcriber
  • Inputs data for conversion through various programs such as Scientific Notebook, PDF converter, Abby Fine Reader, Adobe Acrobat Professional to convert into Braille, electronic text and large print
  • Scans documents, textbooks, handouts, and class notes into a PDF document to be converted to electronic text, Braille, or large print
  • Edits all documents in preparation for distribution or Braille conversion
  • Maintains statistics and distribution logs on documents and text books converted to alternate mediums
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding all content of material produced
  • Interfaces with the students to discuss distribution needs for alternate media formats
  • Establishes production schedule based on the students’ syllabi for each course
  • Maintains a database of documents transcribed
  • May serve as an exam aid during testing for a student with vision loss and blindness
  • Log and transcribe live archived shows
Qualifications for transcriber
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying
  • Previous experience with speech recognition software, such as IBM ViaVoice or Dragon
  • Prior experience of working in a Transcriptions team is preferable
  • 1-2 years of working experience in the Call Center industry is preferable
  • At least a Bachelor's/College Degree is preferable (no studies in progress)
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Transcriber Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a transcriber. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transcriber
  • Accurately differentiate between interviewer and participant verbal remarks
  • Provide context (e.g., nonverbal sounds, noises, additional details, ) around the written text in the transcript (as needed) so that a person reading it will have a clear understanding of what (and/or how) something was said, just as the spoken words were understood by the interviewer
  • Transcribes and/or edits dictated correspondence and reports
  • Reviewing audio/video clips and Identify if transcription is applicable, while tagging content that is not
  • Transcribe speech to text in the required language ad submitting the job following the guidelines and policies set by the client within the required turnaround time
  • Identify improvement opportunities in the work flow and provide insights on the content in queue to improve the process
  • Interface effectively with members of our transcription teams to share best practices
  • May serve as an exam aid during testing for a student with a print disability
  • Transcribe multi-speaker digitally-recorded audio and visual interviews, meetings and other types of recordings
  • Managing and prioritising own workload (or as directed by Team Leader/Operations Manager) to ensure work is turned around within agreed deadlines and timeframes producing and amending business critical documents with speed and accuracy
Qualifications for transcriber
  • 60-80 words per minute min
  • Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation and transcription equipment and other
  • Mother tongue Swedish OR Danish
  • Experience in translation, philology, machine learning, computational linguistics, linguistics or any oher related field is a benefit
  • Available to work in Tampere, Hervanta
  • Able to start working early July, and able to work until September
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Transcriber Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a transcriber. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for transcriber
  • Document revision including document comparison, formatting, styling, cross referencing and completing table of contents as required
  • Proactively working with other members of the team to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet internal and external clients' quality expectations
  • Working as part of a team with other transcription staff to ensure delivery deadlines are met and work
  • Maintain open and appropriate communication lines
  • Proactively clarifying instructions with the Team Leader should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit
  • Accurate and timely recording of workload and output data using internal systems
  • Sharing pertinent information with colleagues
  • Providing guidance and assistance to new/junior team members
  • Working flexibly and providing support to other team members
  • Ensuring confidentiality in all company and client documentation
Qualifications for transcriber
  • High School Graduate/Equivalent
  • High school diploma with 1-2 years of related experience desired
  • Knowledge of MS Office programs is required
  • Scientific Notebook, Duxbury Braille Translation, Braille 2000, Abbey Fine Reader, Abby PDF transformer, View Plus Braille Translator experience highly desired
  • Knowledge of the Braille code, Nemeth code for Braille Math
  • Knowledge of graphic design mediums is essential to convert pictures and graphics into tactile drawings and Braille graphics
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Transcriber Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a transcriber. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transcriber
  • Transcribing audio files
  • Linguistic modelling
  • Transcription services are needed for investigatory interview documentation
  • Will be required to listen to audio recordings using computer and transcription equipment to provide accurate typed transcripts
  • Transcribe classroom materials into Braille for Teacher of the Visually Impaired on an as needed basis
  • Merge transcripts
  • Allocation of work to transcriptionists and ensure transcript is completed in time
  • Provide transcribers with relevant job information
  • Transcript delivery as required for email
  • Ad hoc transcription as required
Qualifications for transcriber
  • Transcribing recorded audio from phone-based interactions using proprietary transcription tools in accordance with HIPAA and company standards
  • Complete strategic transcription/marking projects as requested
  • Report member DNC requests to Transcription Manager
  • Transcription test must be taken on-site
  • Minimum six (6) months of medical transcription experience
  • Trained in the use of transcription equipment, office machines and word processor software (including typing, 10 key, PC skills)
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Transcriber Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a transcriber. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transcriber
  • Seasoned knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications and laboratory values
  • Provide transcript billing information to the Finance Administrator
  • Handle audio, as necessary
  • Provide transcript billing information to the Transcription Manager
  • Assist Transcription Manager with any duties necessary
  • Assist Resourcing Manager with collecting audio from various courts/clients
  • Types material from spoken lectures and discussions into a laptop computer using TypeWell software
  • Locates documents in files when revisions are requested and inserts and deletes, corrects, and emails transcripts after each class meeting
  • Maintains transcriber equipment
  • Performs application programming operations to assist in the rapid and accurate translation of spoken information into electronic and print materials
Qualifications for transcriber
  • Must type 30 wpm accurately, quickly, and over extended period
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork and written communication
  • Minimum six (6) months of pathology experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of anatomic pathology and/or laboratory information systems experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of office administration or secretarial experience
  • Coursework in anatomy helpful

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