Need Time? Work as an Online Transcriptionist!
The main benefit of working as an online transcriptionist is that you are able to set your own hours, giving you the flexibility to manage your own work/life balance.
Many jobs require you at the workplace at certain times; however when working for a digital transcription service you can set your own days and hours.
Although many digital transcription services require their typists to do a minimum number of hours each week, to a large extent you can specify when and for how long you would like to work each day.
You can also easily take days off for family and other commitments. So instead of fitting family or personal time around work, you can fit your digital transcription work around family and personal time.
Being an online transcriptionist involves listening to audio and typing what you hear, all from your home computer. The content of the typing ranges from interview transcription through to medical or legal transcription.
File transfer takes place over the internet, so audio files are downloaded and documents uploaded once complete. This means that the work can be done entirely from home; there is no time wasted in receiving tapes or posting completed transcriptions back.
Another great perk is that there is no time wasted in commuting to and from the office and you can continue working at times that would otherwise require time off. For example, waiting for a tradesperson or caring for a child home from school for the day.
You are also able to use spare time during the day to work on your digital transcription work, such as when children are asleep or dinner is in the oven. This would be impractical, if not impossible, if it meant having to physically go into the office.
Digital transcription work is ideal for those who have young children or other carer responsibilities, and for people who are studying. Anyone who wants more control over their time will benefit from doing digital transcription.
Anyone who wants more control over their time will benefit from doing digital transcription.
Working as an online transcriptionist will not only give you more control over your time, but more time to spare — time to spend with family, to spend studying or simply doing the things that you enjoy in life.
If you are interested in becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription click here for further details on typing contractor opportunities and the typing contractor application process. We are currently hiring. For more information on our services please call 1300 662 173, email enquiries@pacifictranscription.com.au or contact us online.
Updated 27/01/2023
Hi, I currently don’t have any transcription experience, but I’m doing my Diploma in Healthcare Documentation now. Would you have any transcription positions available that are suitable for me or is it best to wait until I finish my Diploma?
Hi Sandy, great question. At Pacific we don’t really assign formal qualifications a higher ranking than real world transcription experience. So I would recommend you have a read through the criteria on the Careers section of our website, and if you think being a typing contractor would be a good fit for you, please go ahead and submit your application. Wishing you all the best, Catherine.
Hi:
I am an experienced transcriptionist with 15 years of transcription experience. I am looking for a work from home position. Please do let me know of any opportunities in your firm.
Regards,
Hello Karthik, Lovely to hear you’re looking for a work from home position. Working as a typing contractor with Pacific Transcription is a great option for people looking to work from home. I encourage you to peruse Pacific’s Careers section of the website, for further information on the skills and abilities Pacific looks for in typing contractors. You’ll also find a link to Pacific’s Careers portal, to place your online application. Wishing you all the best, Catherine.
Hello Catherine,
I have previous experience in audio transcription and would like to work for Pacific Transcription. i am well versed with legal terms as i have completed my law studies.
Hi Maya, Thank you for noting your experience in audio transcription. Due to the pandemic we’ve temporarily closed our typing contractor opportunities to new contractors.
Please do keep visiting our site though, particularly the Careers page, as this is where we’ll post when we again reopen opportunities for typing contractors. Hopefully we’ll reopen before the end of 2020, but at this stage – nothing’s certain.
Good luck and stay safe.
Catherine.
Im looking for a medical transcription position. I have worked in both public and private health sectors fo over 30 years.
Hello Susan, Now’s definitely the time to reach out to Pacific Transcription, as we are recruiting highly experienced medical typing contractors to assist with an influx of medical typing work. I encourage you to read the Careers section on our website, and if the job appeals, by all means, please apply to become a medical typing contractor with Pacific Transcription. We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck, Catherine.
Hi, This is Sam from India. I want to know whether I am eligible to take work from Pacifictranscription. I have a lot of experience in medical transcription field (more than 15 years). Please reply.
Hi Sam, Thank you for your query regarding whether Pacific is recruiting. Our online typing contractor recruitment process remains closed for now; however, we anticipate opening up the process again at the end of 2020. In the meantime, I will pass on your details to our Medical Typing Contractor Recruitment Team, who may wish to keep your details on record. Even though we are not recruiting at present, there may be a few opportunities with Pacific Transcription and Sterling Transcription, for people who have extensive medical typing experience, sometime in the near future. Thanks again for your query, Catherine.
I am a psychology student and would like to work online as a transcriber.
Hello Harshana, Great to hear you’re keen to work as an online typing contractor. There are many benefits to working as a typing contractor, including working around study commitments. As a psychology student you would already be exposed to quite an extensive list of medical terminology. I encourage you to have a look at the Careers section on our website, to find out more information on the qualities we look for in a typing contractor, which transcription specialties we prize highly, and how to apply to become a typing contractor with Pacific. We are recruiting across all specialties at the moment, so now is the time to act! Good luck.
Hi i am interested in medical transcription as i am keen on working from home. I have a biomedical degree and have worked in a diagnostic lab for several years. I have extensive experience in testing, transcribing patient results and sending reports to doctors. Please advise on how I can start online medical transcription.
Hi Sanna, Great to hear from you! Now is the time to apply online to become a medical typing contractor with Pacific Transcription, as we are currently recruiting. Please have a look at the Careers section on our website for detailed information on what we look for in successful typing contractors. In this section you will also find the link to create an online application with us. Good luck! Catherine Byrne
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Hi Rahul, Thank you for your interest in becoming a typing contractor with Pacific. One of the great benefits in working from home is that you can do it from almost anywhere in the world! I encourage you to submit your application to become a typing contractor with Pacific Transcription, via the Careers portal, on our website: . I wish you the best of luck.
Hi Catherine,
I am a medical transcriptionist with 14 years of transcription experience, worked previously on US online accounts and Australian offline accounts, so wanted to know is there any opportunity to work for Pacific transcription from India home based.
Please provide me more information in this regard.
Thanking you.
Hello Basavaraj, Thank you for your post. Extensive experience in medical transcription is highly sought after in the transcription world.
I strongly encourage you to apply to become an online typing contractor with Pacific Transcription. Pacific Transcription has typists located across the globe, including typists residing in India.
We are currently recruiting typists with medical transcription experience, so now is definitely the time to make that application. You can start your application here: Good luck Basavaraj!
I am a stay at home mum of 4 kids 1 has special needs and I am looking for something I can do during school hours. I have a little admin experience but can type would I be suitable for this position?
Hi Amanda, thank you for your query. You sound like you have your hands very full indeed, raising four children.
Quite a number of our typists are stay-at-home parents, balancing raising their children with earning an income to help support the family. One of the many benefits of being a typing contractor is that you can work around school hours.
I encourage you to peruse the skills area of the Careers section on our website, to get a good understanding of the qualities and talents required to be a successful typing contractor with Pacific.
The process of becoming a typing contractor with Pacific Transcription is started by submitting your application via the Careers section on our website. Good luck Amanda.
Hi Catherine, I’ve never done transcription work before, but have administrative work experience. I have used Microsoft office Suite and can type fairly well. Would this be suitable for me, even if I haven’t done this type of work before?
Hi Anna, thank you for your great question. A common misconception is that being a transcriptionist just involves “speedy typing”. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
In reality successful transcriptionists possess a wide range of skill sets, which are highly transferable. Successful transcriptionists are highly skilled professionals. Many of our own typing contractors are trained and practicing professionals in other areas, including: law, the “helping” professions (general practitioners, nursing, teachers, social workers, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals), accountancy, business administration/management, financial planning, etc.
So if you possess excellent research and communication skills, love language and all its quirks, have strong computer literacy and time management skills, and revel in attention to detail, you are well on your way to demonstrating those qualities and skills which are sought after by top transcription companies.
For further information on what skills and qualities are appealing to transcription companies, visit the skills section of our Typing Careers page. If you think you have what it takes to be an excellent transcriptionist, please apply via the Careers section of our website. Being a typing contractor can be a thoroughly rewarding career. Good luck Anna.
Hi Catherine,
I want to know that can this job be done in Bangladesh?
I hope you will respnd to my message. Waiting for your reply.
Hi Naznin, Thank you for your post. Pacific recruits typing contractors from around the globe, including Bangladesh. You are most welcome to apply via our online careers portal – good luck!
Hello Catherine,
Just wondering is this position still open, I am based in Launceston. TAS. I am working casual as a translator and transcriber with TAS police and I would like to apply for online opportunity at your organisation if still available.
Hi Nadia, Thank you for your enquiry regarding whether Pacific is currently recruiting for online typing contractors. Pacific has closed the online typing contractor recruitment process for now, as we continue to navigate through the uncharted waters of COVID-19 fallout. At this stage we are looking at opening up recruitment again at the end of 2020, hopefully sooner. We would be very happy to receive your application once we open up the recruitment process. Thanks again for the query, Catherine.
Hi. I would like to know what the rate of pay is for this position. Apologies if it has been previously asked on this forum. Thanks.
Hi Keren, Thank you for your query. The rate of pay really does vary depending on many variables, including the type of transcription files (research – multiple voices, medical and legal – dictation) the file content (for example, industry-specific content/specialties may attract a higher rate) and complexity and quality of the audio. A ball park figure (and again, this is only an estimate) is a starting rate of $20 – $25 per hour for a typist who is starting out, with little experience, and no specialties. There are many opportunities to increase that rate, as the work flows in. If you are interested in working from home, with flexible conditions, please do consider becoming a typing contractor. To access the online application please visit our online careers portal. Good luck.
Hi Catherine,
Is this opportunity still open? I have got previous experience doing transcription for research companies and medical companies back in India. I am currently based in Melbourne and would love to take it up again if there are any available jobs.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Renuka
Hi Renuka, Yes, this opportunity is still open. I do encourage you to submit your application via the Careers section of Pacific’s website, to become a typing contractor with Pacific Transcription. Good luck!
I am interested. I worked as a Medical Transcriptionist in the Sultanate of Oman for 10 years, I worked at the Radiology Department of one of the reputable private hospitals in Muscat Oman. I hope to hear back from you. Have a good day.
Thanks and regards
Anita R. Farinas
Hi Anita, Thank you for your comment and for providing information on your previous experience as a medical transcriptionist. Pacific recently updated the eligibility requirements to better reflect our current practices and growing and expanding areas of transcription work.
Although Pacific has always recruited both within Australia and across the world, Pacific now has much clearer eligibility criteria for typing contractors. You will be pleased to hear that we are currently recruiting medical typing contractors outside Australia.
As with many other transcription areas, transcriptionists focusing on medical transcription need to be extremely fluent in English although not necessarily native speakers.
Along with such fluency they also need to be able to discern English spoken as a second language by speakers from India, China, the former USSR, Egypt, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the former Yugoslavia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, among many other countries.
I strongly encourage you to apply via our online careers portal, as we are currently recruiting typing contractors with strong medical background and experience. Good luck!
Hi Catherine
I am interested in becoming a Pacific Transcription typist. I have a lot of experience in Admin roles including typing documents and some years ago did Dictaphone work for legal, engineering and personal injury firms. I do not have recent transcription experience but I love words, typing and I am a great speller. I have just quickly done an online typing test and results are just over 70 wpm at 98% accuracy and considering I’ve been out of the workforce for over a year caring for my mother, I’m pretty pleased with that!
I am currently looking for work and also a change from what I have been previously doing. Do you think this could be a viable role for me?
Kind regards
Cindy
Hi Cindy, thanks for the post. One of the qualities we look for in prospective typists, and which is most important to us, is that the applicant needs to genuinely enjoy typing! Other qualities include having a consistent typing speed, possessing excellent general knowledge and having an interest in current affairs (especially for research work). Please do have a look at the Careers section of our website, which details the experience required and other qualities Pacific Transcription looks for in applicants who wish to become online transcriptionists with Pacific Transcription. The link to the application portal is available via the Careers section also. Good luck.
Hi Catherine I love typing documents and would like to make a career out of this, could you help me get on the right track
Hi Amanda, Just follow the link in the blog to the Careers section on the Pacific Transcription website, to read more about becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific, and to submit an online application. Good luck.
Hi Catherine,
I am interested in becoming a part of your medical transcription team. I have almost 16 years of experience in medical transcription. I am an Indian citizen and live in Delhi. The most important question of mine is, can i be a part of your team, even if I am not a resident of Australia.
Hi Santosh, lovely to hear from you. Pacific recently updated the eligibility requirements to better reflect our current practices and growing and expanding areas of transcription work.
Although Pacific has always recruited both within Australia and across the world, Pacific now has much clearer eligibility criteria for typing contractors. You will be pleased to hear that we are currently recruiting medical typing contractors outside Australia, including from India.
As with many other transcription areas, transcriptionists focusing on medical transcription need to be extremely fluent in English although not necessarily native speakers.
Along with such fluency they also need to be able to discern English spoken as a second language by speakers from India, China, the former USSR, Egypt, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the former Yugoslavia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, among many other countries.
I strongly encourage you to apply via our online careers portal, as we are currently recruiting typing contractors with strong medical background and experience. Good luck!
Hi Catherine, i am very interested in becoming a Pacific Transcription typist.
I’m a qualified medical assistant and receptionist from switzerland with 15 years experience. Typing has always been a big part of my job and i really love it. I’m currently stilled based in switzerland but will soon be moving to perth with my australian partner. However i’m not sure if i’m skilled enough to apply, all my educational training was thaught in german.
Kind regards
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, How exciting, and a big change, where new opportunities await. I do encourage you to apply to become a transcriptionist with Pacific.
One of the reasons I encourage you to apply (apart from your strong medical background – we are currently hiring medical typists) is that you may find a great niche with us regarding transcribing audio files of European-based finance companies.
Earlier this year Pacific acquired a European-based company which focuses on finance-related transcription, and Pacific is currently recruiting typists who have a great grasp of the multitude of European and Asian accents, and who also possess strong finance knowledge. Give it a go! You can apply via our online Careers portal. Good luck.
Hi Catherine
I am interested in becoming a typist for your company – I do have a lot of experience in Admin roles and some years ago worked for an osteopath where I gained dictaphone experience. I do not have recent transcription experience but I love words and I am a great speller! I am currently employed in the manufacturing industry but looking for a change. I am not a super fast typist – would you have some work that would suit me?
Hi Rebecca, Thanks for your query regarding suitability as a typing contractor with Pacific. I too share your love of words, they give life a charming complexity.
Just like you, the majority of our typing contractors have had a plethora of interesting and diverse work experiences before becoming a typist with Pacific. This is a real strength, and will stand you in good stead.
One essential skill that all transcriptionists must possess is fast and accurate typing speed. Our research typists require a minimum of 70 words per minute, with a very high degree of accuracy. The online application process includes a formal typing test which measures the speed and accuracy of the applicant.
If you don’t have a minimum of 70 words per minute, I would suggest practising this skill to bring it up to minimum standard. There are many free typing tests online, and it is easy to download audio to practise typing.
Other than fast and accurate typing speed, it sounds like you already possess the relevant skills, abilities and knowledge to commence the online application process. I recommend practising first, to get your speed up, and then have a go at the application. Good luck!
Hi, my name is Dianne and I have extensive experience (30 years) as an audio word processing operator working in the legal, welfare, employment, service and sales industries. I wish to work from home as an on-line transcriber. Although I have not been employed directly in the medical industry, I have worked on personal injury and work care files seeking examinations, subsequent medical reports and detailing that information to relevant parties.
Yours truly
Dianne Burton
Hi Dianne, Thank you for your enquiry regarding suitability as a typing contractor with Pacific Transcription. Even if you don’t strictly qualify as a medical typist (min. five year’s medical typing experience), you have a wealth of experience and knowledge across many other disciplines, so I would strongly encourage you to apply.
I would also encourage you to mention in the application process that you have personal injury and work care files seeking examinations, medical reports etc., experience, as this will notify the HR Manager of the breadth of your experience. It can’t hurt!
With all your previous experience, you sound like just the type of typist we need. I wish you all the best with the application process.
Hello Catherine, I am interested in becoming a Pacific Transcription typist. I am Medical doctor with over 10years experience in various medical specialties and also possess adequate skill in typing(worked in an hospital where all consultation notes are done by typing using a software). I want to work from home as this will enable me have time to prepare for, and also raise money to sit for the australian medical board exam.I am interested not only in medical transcripts but also research. I am from Nigeria, but all my educational training were taught in english(which is the official language). Do you think my application may be considered ?
Hi Gbolade, Thank you for your comment and welcome to Australia! It sounds like you do have an immense wealth of experience and knowledge, having practised as a Medical Doctor for over 10 years across a variety of medical specialties.
The application process to become a typist with Pacific Transcription does take some time, so if you are prepared to set aside that time to participate, that is wonderful.
The most important things to remember (aside from having at least five years’ medical experience, which you already possess), are that we do require a minimum typing speed of 60wpm and a commitment of at least 20 hours per week (which can be spread across business hours and after hours, so there’s a great deal of flexibility there).
I do encourage you to submit your application, via our online portal. I wish you all the best with both the application to become a typist with Pacific, and further down the track, your application to work as a medical doctor here in Australia. We certainly need more trained doctors in this country. Good Luck!
Hi Catherine, I am interested in becoming a Pacific Transcription typist. I am a Registered Nurse with 25+ years experience that includes excellent typing skills. I am looking to work from home and would be interested not only in medical transcripts but also research or any other topic to keep it interesting. Will I be suitable for a role with Pacific Transcription?
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Hi Silke, Lovely to receive your comment and to read a bit about your background in the medical field as a RN. You are spot on regarding “keeping it interesting” by transcribing many different file topics and themes.
Having the flexibility and ability to transcribe many different file topics as well as an in-depth knowledge in one main area (in this case, medical) are highly sought after skills in our line of work.
From the information provided I would say you are eminently qualified for a position as typing contractor with Pacific Transcription. I strongly suggest you commence the online application process, and Good Luck!
Hi Catherine I am a senior legal secretary with 20 years typing experience. I am doing temporary assignments at the moment and want to move out of the law firm environment and do transcription work. Do you have anything available whether it be working from your office or from my home?
Hi Wendy, Thank you for your query. Having a legal typing background with 20 years of typing experience will certainly stand you in good stead if you choose to apply via our online application process.
We do have typists with backgrounds in legal typing, and we have many clients who are legal professionals; however as we are not exclusively a legal transcription company we do not offer legal transcription typing per se. For this reason our legal typists must also possess a versatility and flexibility to transcribe a wide range of topics and areas, including transcribing audio for our research clients.
Most of our typists relish the opportunity to transcribe a range of varied and interesting subject matter. It keeps the job interesting!
I encourage you to apply via our online application process, found in the Careers section on our website. Happy typing!
Thank you Catherine for your prompt and encouraging response. I have put my application through and hoping that I will be considered.
Thank you once again
Lucy Boateng
Hello Catherine, I am a registered pharmacist who currently works part time at the southern highlands private hospital. With 3 kids under the age of 5 I am still looking for something that offers a lot more flexibility. I do not have dictaphone experience but have lots of typing experience and familiar with medical terminology. Will I be suitable for a role with pacific transcription? I will start with the application process while awaiting a reply from you.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Lucy Boateng
Hi Lucy, Thank you for your comment. You have your work cut out for you with three children under five – that in itself is a full-time job! Becoming a transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription will certainly provide you with the flexibility you need when raising small children and earning an income.
I would strongly encourage you to commence the online application process, as we are currently recruiting more medical transcription typists.
Your background in pharmacy and extensive knowledge of medical terminology is extremely important and highly prized by our HR department.
Regarding dictaphone experience, you don’t need that. All audio files are uploaded to our secure website, and allocated to our typists via our typist portal. This means you don’t have to worry about downloading the audio first from a dictaphone, and then typing it. That part of the process is already done at our end.
From the experience and knowledge you describe, I would say you are eminently suitable for the role of transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription. Please do apply, and good luck!
Hi, do you take on any inexperienced transcriptionists? I am currently studying a certificate 3 in Business Administration (Medical), and will also be completing the diploma of medical transcription within the next few months.
Hi Yvette, Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately Pacific Transcription does not generally engage inexperienced typists.
Pacific Transcription requires medical typists to have a minimum of three years medical typing experience in a minimum of four medical specialties; and for research transcription, prior experience across a wide range of knowledge areas and advanced research skills using Google.
However, the level of previous experience you need depends on the type of transcription you wish to undertake. For example, if you have exceptional and proven research skills, or extensive knowledge of finance terminology gained through work experience or study in a related area, but with little prior transcription experience, we would still consider you for work as a research transcriptionist.
Research skills and in-depth knowledge of areas such as finance and media are HIGHLY valued.
Please refer to the sections on Typing Contractor Opportunities and Previous Transcription Experience in the Careers section of our website for further information. I wish you the best of luck in your academic endeavours.
Hi Catherine,
In the process of completing the application, I noticed that there was a requirement for references. I’ve been a stay at home mum for 12 years and don’t have any recent professional references. How can I indicate this on the application form without it being to my detriment?
Hi Rosalie, thanks for the query. Even if you don’t have any recent professional references, we still consider your application, balanced with other prerequisites (experience, etc.). I recommend you submit your application via the HR portal, and expect contact from our HR Manager, to discuss your application further. Best of luck!
Hi Catherine
I did 3 years of a BA in Secretarial Studies at the Canberra College of Advanced Education (now Canberra University) in the 70’s and worked as a private secretary for a number of years after that. My major in the BA course was Law. I left work briefly to raise my children and then commenced work in a consulting industry typing up project reports, but gradually became more and more involved in the financial side of the business as Business Manager. So for the past 20-odd years have been the company’s bookkeeeper/payroll manager. I have excellent typing skills. During my working years I studied Fine Arts and undertook various creative writing courses. I haven’t worked in either the legal field or the medical field, but I am intellegent and am confident my language and general knowledge skills would see me managing any typing in these fields quite well. I was considering undertaking the 6-month course in medical transcription. Do you think that would be adequate qualification to commence transcription work with your organisation? I am a really driven person I am already working from home continuing to do my ex-employer’s bookkeeping in my capacity as a sole trader, but that only involves a few hours each fortnight.
Regards
Elaine
Hi Elaine, Well you certainly have a LOT of experience across a number of fields which would serve you well in becoming a transcriptionist with our company.
From the information provided I would say that your existing professional experience, great general knowledge, prior financial transcription experience and excellent typing skills make you exceptionally suitable as a finance and research transcriptionist.
Regarding medical transcription, Pacific requires a minimum five (5) years experience in a minimum of four (4) specialties. Also, there is a huge difference in the technical skills used by medical transcriptionists and research/finance transcriptionists.
Our experience is that medical typists are fantastic at typing dictations, that is, one voice in the audio. They also possess an in-depth understanding of medical vocabularies across many medical specialties.
For people who have not had medical transcription experience, medical vocab can be daunting, to say the least; and as great as Google is, discerning between homonyms such as “humeral” and “humoral”, many times in the one dictation can be a slow and cumbersome process.
Research and finance transcriptionists are experienced at transcribing audio with multiple voices featured, such as focus groups and financial media events, and possess exceptional research skills and general knowledge. So even though both are transcribing from audio, the technical skills involved are quite different.
I hope this information is helpful. Please do submit your application with us, as your skills are in high demand. Good luck.
Hi again Catherine
Further to my comments just posted, I forgot to mention that I did do transcription work from home for an insurance assessor in the 1980’s, who specialised in private investigation for workers’ compensation claims. That was during the time I chose to stay home to raise my young family. Also, much of my work as a private secretary involved transcription work, but obviously those days it was with a typewriter and dictaphone, so no room for backspacing to remove errors!
Regards
Elaine
Hi Elaine, you are absolutely right, gone are the days of typewriter and analogue dictaphone! There are still a few older medical and legal professionals who will stick to their analogue devices until they retire, but their numbers grow less and less each year. Philips is probably one of the few manufacturers who still produce and sell analogue dictaphones and transcribers. Many of the other manufacturers (Olympus, etc.) ceased analogue production a number of years ago.
Hi Catherine,
I’m pretty much interested in working from home as a medical transcriptionist and I’ve 2 years of experience in medical transcription field and 6 months in general transcription field. I reside in Brisbane, QLD. Currently, I’m working as an AIN, but I want to concentrate more on my baby. Do you provide any training before starting the work?
Thanks
Seethal
Hi Seethal, Thank you for your query – great question! Pacific only takes on experienced typists, generally with a minimum three years of industry experience. We train new typists to our systems, but we do expect an existing good level of English/grammar skills, great listening skills, and a typing speed of 60+ wpm (for medical), and 70+ wpm (for research).
Once the applicant is successful, paid training can take from two weeks to two months, depending on the level of experience the typist possesses.
Please do visit the Careers section on our website to find out more information, and to apply to be an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription.
Your medical knowledge, experience and skills are certainly an advantage, and it is great work to obtain when balancing family caring responsibilities with paid employment. Good luck!
Hi Catherine,
I live in Adelaide, South Australia and am very interested in working from home. I have dictaphone experience albeit years ago when working for lawyers but then my husband and myself bought a lighting business which we sold last year.
I am very interested in working from home as I have plenty of time on my hands as my children have now grown up and married.
My typing speed is around 100 wpm. I have thought about doing this for quite some time and I realize that although I have not worked in the legal side for quite some time or the medical side I feel that I can bring experience and I am sure it will not take me very long to get up to speed.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Alison
Hi Alison, Great to hear you are interested in working from home. One of the benefits of working from home as an online transcriptionist is that you can work flexible hours, which really does help in maintaining the right work/life/family balance specific to you.
Having a typing speed of around 100wpm is fantastic! Even though you haven’t worked in the legal sector for quite some time you don’t lose that knowledge or experience. These skills are so valuable and enduring.
I do encourage you to visit the Careers section of our website and apply to become an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription. The application process is entirely online.
Do also have a look at the Recommended Technology page,which outlines the equipment required to transcribe. We all use the Alto Edge foot pedals in the office, with Express Scribe Pro transcription software, and of course, a comfy headset! Best of luck.
Hi Catherine, my name is Jacinta and I am very interested in learning more about becoming a Transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription.
I have been a Legal Assistant for approximately 30 of my 40 years of working. My typing speed is approximately 75 to 85 wpm and I am presently working in a floating role which includes transcribing on a daily basis.
I am presently working outer CBD in Melbourne and would value an opportunity to work at home.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Jacinta Breitinger
HI Jacinta, Great to hear you are interested in learning more about becoming a transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription. You sound like you’ve got a wealth of experience which is extremely beneficial when transcribing all types of files.
Pacific Transcription does have a dedicated legal transcription team; however we also encourage our typists to branch out into other areas of expertise. Many of our typists enjoy the variety, and as the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life”.
Please do have a look at the Careers section on our website, which explains how we work, what qualifications and skills are desirable, and the application process. The application process is conducted entirely online. I encourage you to apply! Good luck.
Hi Catherine,
I would like to ask if you hire overseas, I am currently in the Philippines and I have 12 years experience in medical transcriptions with extensive experience in all areas of medicine and 5 years experience in general transcriptions. I am also a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Education major in English.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Sheena
Hi Sheena, Thanks for your comments. It’s fantastic to hear that you have so much experience in medical transcription and general transcription.
Whilst the majority of our typists are based in Australia, we also hire typists from all over the world, including the U.K., Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong and the Philippines. We would warmly welcome your application to become a transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription.
You can apply via the Careers section on our website. Please do read through the information provided in the Typing Contractor Opportunities section, including “Do I have to live in Australia” – (NOTE: the answer is no, you don’t have to reside in Australia to become a typist with Pacific). All the best with your application!
Hi, good afternoon!
I am very much interested in doing work from home. I currently live in gunnedah nsw, i want to know if how i can apply for it? I love typing and i have a good typing skills..
Your response wil be highly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Hi Nat, Thank you for your post regarding working from home. Working from home suits many folks, and now is the time to apply to become an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription. We are currently hiring typists with experience across a broad range of areas, including medical, radiology, research, media and legal. You can find out more information on the job requirements and application process via the Careers Section on our website. Please note the application process is conducted entirely online. Good luck!
Hi,
I am interested in doing work from home. I have 10 years experience in the field of Medical Transcription. Please send me more information.
Hi Hitesh, Great to hear you are interested in working from home as a medical transcriptionist. We are currently hiring transcriptionists with medical experience so now is the perfect time to apply. You can find out more information on the Careers section on our website, including information on job requirements and the application process. Please note the application process is entirely online. Good luck.
Hi Leanne, thanks for your comments. That’s great that you are interested in becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific. I notice that your email is a UK address, so I would recommend you apply via our sister company, Sterling Transcription, which is based in the UK. The application process is completely online, so please click on this link to the Careers Section on the Sterling website to find out further details, and to apply. Good luck!
Hello
I am a retired clinical nurse who spent 44 years in nursing, the latter 30 odd years in psychiatry. I learned typing at school and have used this skill my whole working life more so over the last 10 years since computers were introduced into the hospital systems. I am a good and accurate typist and am now interested in doing some typing from home as a part time work position. However, I am not sure if I am computer literate enough to set your programme up.
Hi Kathleen, Thanks for your comments. The main transcription software which Pacific encourages our typists to use is called ExpressScribe Professional, which is used with an Alto Edge foot pedal. They are both easy to install on a PC.
More information on the work, hardware and software requirements, and the application process is available via the Careers Section on our website – check this out and if you think you are up to the job, by all means apply!
We are currently hiring and looking for people who have great research skills, great typing speed and a great grasp of a broad range of areas, including research, medical, legal and current affairs. Good luck,
Good afternoon,
I am interested in online transcription work. I currently live in Melbourne,
I look forward to receiving further information.
Thank you and kind regards
Danielle Budd
Hi Danielle, thank you for your comments and interest in online transcription work. It really does suit a lot of people who wish to work from home. You can find out more information on becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription via the Careers Section on our website. We are currently hiring. Good luck!
My name is Clancette Clift. I have done some Oral History transcription on the old tape players, with a foot control many years ago.
I have a degree in Communication, gained after running a small Printing Press for a few years, using a 200 year old Platen Press. The venture involved working alone at night in my darkroom, making letterpress printing plates from pages laid out in Pagemaker by myself.
I expanded into small Publishing and personally published several books, which were printed on my own press. Marrying a man I then met caused me to spend from 2007 to 2014 managing a supermarket, and learning many new skills.
I then discovered I had cancer of the breast, and my husband died in early 2014.
Therefore I sold the supermarket, and am still having Radiotherapy which is to be completed by the week after Easter.
It is my wish to work part time, and have thought of doing Editing, but prefer to stay at home and work if possible. Solitude gives me great pleasure.
Hi Clancette, Thank you for your comments. The rich tapestry of your life so far is awe inspiring. Working from home as an online transcriptionist sounds like just the thing for you, at this point. Please click on this link to the Careers Section of our website to find out more information on becoming an online typist with Pacific, including the software and hardware required, and the online application process. Good luck,
Hi I’m interested. Please email me the details. Thank you.
Hi Maricel, Thank you for your comment. You can find out more information on becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription via the Careers Section on our website. We are currently hiring, so now’s a good time to investigate further and apply. Good luck,
Hi, I am enquiring about some online work from home. I have experience transcribing psychometric reports for Chandler Macleod and a vast range of skills from working for the adept of Education.
Hi Nicole, thank you for your comments. You can find out more on becoming an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription via the Careers Section on our website. We are currently looking for typists with medical experience, so now’s a great time to apply. Good luck.
Hi there. I’m looking for some casual work to earn some extra money. I currently work as a receptionist and have great typing skills. I love the idea of working from my own home.
Hi Kellie, Thanks for your comments. Now is the time to apply to become an online transcriptionist with Pacific Transcription as we are currently hiring. You can find out more information on the job requirements and application process via the Careers Section on our website. Good luck.
Hi
I am interested in becoming a Pacific Transcription typist. I am currently living in Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape and a lady who is currently doing this kind of job recommended it to me. I just want to know how do i apply for it? I am currently employed at an Electrical business and i do quite have alot of typing skills.
I would by waiting for your response.
Thank you
Kind Regards
Madeleen Oosthuizen
Hi Madeleen, Great to hear you have lots of typing experience. We are currently hiring, so now’s a great time to look at the Careers Section on our website, which has further information on the job requirements and application process. The application process is entirely online. Good luck.