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Erica C.

Beverly Hills, Florida

$15/hr
5.0
1,289 jobs

"Erica did a great job with our webinar transcription job. Definitely would recommend her." "Erica was really easy to work with. She is fast, approachable and communicative and she also adheres to deadlines. Would definitely recommend her and rehire her for future opportunities." These are just a few of my comments from happy satisfied clients of mine on Upwork! I have a number of years of administrative/secretarial experience, which included computer work, EMR knowledge, writing correspondence, transcribing reports/dictations, and more. I also have a number of years experience as a medical secretary/transcriptionist where I did all aspects of front desk/insurance/EMR, as well as transcribe the Doctor's audio dictations into Word format. I am used to poor as well as good audio quality. My recent online experience has been transcribing verbatim and non-verbatim assignments in ALL areas and subjects. Legal, Medical, Educational, Technical, Speeches, Interviews, Groups, Podcasts, Webinars, Videos, accent, no accent, and many more. I have over thirty six hundred hours worked on Upwork and have excellent comments from previous and present employers. I pride myself on being a hard worker, that follows directions, producing fast but accurate results. I like what I do and it shows in my work! I love learning about new subjects and perfecting my craft in transcribing. I will work with you to make sure the final product not only meets your expectations, but also exemplifies the high degree of work I aim to achieve. I also strive to always broaden my horizon with new skills and learn new jobs! I have a degree in Sociology with a Minor in Business. I also have done a few trainings in transcription. Strong organizational skills, a self starter who can handle multiple tasks, good communication skills, pleasant and personable, excellent computer and typing skills. If this sounds like someone you want on your team or project, send me a message or proposal!

  • Medical Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Typing
  • Administrative Support
  • Medical Records Research
Rosemarie S.

Glen Burnie, Maryland

$40/hr
5.0
45 jobs

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Physician Assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience. Recognized consistently for clinical and management abilities. Much experience in quality assurance, chart auditing, and extensive experience in medical transcription and medical terminology and usage. Experience in medical and nonmedical AI audio recording. Would like to work per diem hours during retirement. flexible availability.

  • Medical Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Science & Medicine
  • English
  • Scheduling
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Management Skills
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Editing
  • Document Review
  • Policy Writing
  • Quality Assurance
Nipuna W.

Galle, Sri Lanka

$6/hr
4.5
44 jobs

I help businesses, researchers, and organizations get accurate, reliable, and confidential transcription and translation services at competitive rates. With 7+ years of experience, I have successfully completed projects in medical transcription, AI linguistic annotation, Sinhalese-English translation, and subtitling. In addition to that, I have experience in editing academic journal articles according to the journal guidelines. What I Offer: ✔ Transcription – Medical, General, Interviews, Customer Support Calls, and AI Data Annotation Tasks ✔ Translation – Sinhalese ↔ English with accuracy and cultural nuance ✔ Subtitling & Captioning – Using Subtitle Edit ✔ Linguistic Annotation for AI & Machine Learning – High-quality language data for AI models ✔ Experience in Loft 2.0 and Bhasha AI platforms ✔ Document Services – Proofreading, Editing, PDF to Word/Excel conversion ✔ Specialized Skills – Medical terminology, official document creation (Sinhalese & English), online research, data entry, and accounting tasks ✔ Editing academic journal articles. ✔ Virtual assistance Why Choose Me? ✅ Accuracy & Confidentiality Guaranteed ✅ Fast Turnaround without compromising quality ✅ Proven Track Record – 4+ years in medical transcription and 7+ years of professional experience ✅ Tech-Savvy – Skilled in transcription software, annotation tools, and Microsoft Office ✅ Experience in AI machine learning tasks. ✅ Experience in designing MS Access databases ✅ Good at MS Excel data handling tasks If you need error-free transcription, professional translation, or high-quality AI linguistic annotation, I’m ready to deliver exceptional results. Let’s make your project a success! Warm regards, Nipuna.

  • Medical Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Sinhala
  • English
  • Data Entry
  • Data Mining
  • English to Sinhala Translation
  • Sinhala to English Translation
  • Report Writing
  • Linguistics
  • Data Annotation
  • Subtitling
  • AI Model Training
Saima N.

Gujranwala, Pakistan

$5/hr
5.0
26 jobs

🏆 Top-Rated MBBS Doctor | Medical Scribe | Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | Medical Writer | Researcher | Blogger | Backlink Specialist | 10+ Years of Experience Not just a service provider — a solution you can trust. I am a licensed MBBS physician and certified physical therapist with 10+ years of experience delivering top-rated freelance services across transcription, content creation, video editing, and copywriting to meet the highest standards of U.S.-based clients. I combine clinical precision with creative impact, offering a rare blend of medical expertise and content strategy. Here's how I add value to your project: ✅ What I Offer: 🔹 Transcription & Medical Scribing: 3 years of experience as a medical scribe working with U.S. physicians, using MD and IMS systems. I transcribe with 99%+ accuracy and always deliver HIPAA-compliant results. 🔹 High-Impact Content Creation & Copywriting: Whether it’s web copy, blog posts, or health education material, I simplify complex topics while maintaining scientific integrity. 🔹 Data Entry & EHR Documentation: Fluent in advanced EMR systems. Your data will be organized, accurate, and ready for analysis or billing. 🔹 Video Editing (Medical & General): Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva. I create engaging, clean, and informative content — perfect for explainer videos, patient education, or digital marketing. 🔹 Medical Billing & Coding: Experienced in decoding healthcare procedures into efficient, error-free billing practices that support revenue cycle optimization. 🎯 Why Clients Trust Me: ✔ Top-Rated on Upwork ✔ 3+ Years Working with U.S. Healthcare Professionals ✔ Fluent English Communication & Fast Turnaround ✔ Deadline-Driven, Detail-Oriented, and Always Reliable ✔ Flexible & Collaborative — I Adapt to YOUR Needs Let’s not just work together — let’s elevate your project with clarity, credibility, and care. 📩 Ready to start? Message me today to discuss your unique project goals.

  • Medical Transcription
  • Content Writing
  • Spokesperson Video
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Research Papers
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Electronic Health Record
  • Clinical Trial
  • Medical Imaging
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • Copywriting
  • Data Scraping
  • SOAP
  • Data Analysis
Judy M.

San Juan, Philippines

$12/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and lecturer specializing in pediatric neurological cases, with five years of experience in the healthcare field. Working in clinical and academic settings has strengthened my ability to manage documentation, maintain accuracy, communicate professionally, and handle responsibilities with attention to detail and confidentiality. Additionally, I have experience in administrative support, data entry, scheduling, content review, transcription, research, and proofreading. I am comfortable working independently, following instructions carefully, and delivering organized, accurate work on time. If you're looking for someone reliable, professional, and easy to work with, I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your team or project.

  • Medical Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Office Administration
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Entry
  • Lecture Notes
  • Training
  • Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Text Summarization
  • Documentation
  • Typing
  • Online Research
  • English to Filipino Translation
  • Filipino to English Translation
  • Administrative Support
  • Medical Records
Kerry P.

Middlesex, New Jersey

$28/hr
5.0
206 jobs

Thank you for visiting my profile page! My name is Kerry Penn, and since joining Upwork in late 2016, I have had the opportunity to coordinate on more than 170 short-term and long-term projects involving written content. As a dedicated, experienced, and full-time freelancer, I provide my Upwork clients with high-quality final products in the following areas: transcription, transcription editing and quality assurance, linguistics, and digitization of historical, hand-written documents. I am a British native, and have resided in the United States for over 20 years, so my familiarity with British and US regional accents and dialects is second to none. I possess both medical transcription (AHDI) and legal transcription (AAERT) certifications. I have also worked with film, television, and multimedia production companies, having worked on shows for the Animal Planet, Fox News, the History Channel, CNN, ESPN, plus many smaller, independent media production companies. My multitude of clients have included journalists, researchers, law firms, historians, and institutes of higher learning. With each project, I strive to produce impactful and accurate material tailored for any audience and any platform or software. I maintain contact with my client throughout the process to ensure that the work is on track, and unless requested, I do not use any AI tools to complete the work. If you’d like to hear more about my background or what approach I might take with your project, please reach out! I would love to hear about your project! You can also view my past client reviews here on my profile page, and I sincerely appreciate you considering me for your next transcription project. My services include: Podcasts Zoom meetings Television and radio broadcasts Forensic transcription Legal/medical transcription Court hearings, interrogations, and legal depositions Seminars and public speeches Workshops and training sessions Recorded telephone conversations Hand-written transcription Historical document transcription Document digitization Data entry/data cleaning Google Sheets / Excel Online research

  • Medical Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Word Processing
  • Document Control
  • Data Entry
  • Proofreading
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Document Conversion
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Docs
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Typing

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How to Hire Top Medical Transcriptionists

How to hire medical transcriptionists

From voice-recorded medical reports to medical lectures, medical transcriptionists make recorded information easier to access by transcribing it into text form.  

So how do you hire medical transcriptionists? What follows are some tips for finding top medical transcriptionists on Upwork.

How to shortlist medical transcription professionals

As you’re browsing available medical transcription consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Language. If your project requires transcribing medical information from one language to another, be sure to screen transcriptionists for this skill. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., experience transcribing mixed Spanish/English audio into an English medical report).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular medical transcriptionist.

How to write an effective medical transcription job post

With a clear picture of your ideal medical transcriptionist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective medical transcription job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From generating medical reports to data entry, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain languages or medical applications, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is medical transcription? 

Medical researchers and doctors often dictate their findings and observations into a microphone while their hands are occupied with a patient or a medical experiment. Medical transcription is the process of transcribing that medical information into a written report. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in medical transcription professionals:

  • Medical transcription
  • Medical writing
  • Medical records research
  • Medical translation
  • Data entry

Why hire medical transcriptionists?

The trick to finding top medical transcriptionists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to transcribe a medical researcher’s audio notes into a searchable lab report? Or do you need to transcribe patient interviews from another language into English? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a medical transcriptionist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced medical transcriptionist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their medical transcription services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.