Typist/Transcriber

Typist/Transcriber (Full/Part Time Positions Available)
Summary
HIS Sign is looking for quick typists with strong listening and grammar skills. This position requires passing a proprietary qualifying typing test with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with no errors.
This is NOT an office job! As a Qualified TypeWell Transcriber, you will provide TypeWell services in classrooms at high schools, colleges and universities located throughout the DMV. Your customers will typically include the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, people with Asperger’s, Autism, and other disabilities.
Core Job Functions

• Capture spoken content (Primarily English), meaning for meaning, into a written form, using the TypeWell software
• Create a high level, easy to read transcript for your students
• Provide impartial services while maintaining confidentiality
• Prepare in advance for providing services in a plethora of learning environments
• Identify and upload specific vocabulary that will be used in classrooms

Expectations

• Highly proficient in the English language
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot computer or networking problems with or without support
• Comfortable with communicating by text, phone or email
• Have your own transportation for travel from your home to locations throughout the DMV
• Require little to no supervision
• Always arrive to classes on time
• Have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life
• We are not currently hiring typists/transcribers who wish to provide remote services only

Skills & Qualifications

• Online Training is provided using a self-paced (some deadlines), proprietary course
• High language comprehension
• Organized with a strong attention to detail
• Be a self-starter
• Reliable with the ability to work independently

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• A background check will be performed
• College degree or experience preferred
• Interested in and willing to learn new things and accept new challenges

What we will provide for you:

• An awesome team to work with and who will support you from day one
• Paid training
• Company provided laptop
• A flexible schedule that changes every few months
• Annual Software license paid
• Paid bi-weekly using direct deposit
• A perk of this position is that you leave directly from your home, go to your assigned work location, and provide services

Salary:
The salary range for this position is between $25-45K. Salary will depend upon both your experience and your availability. We will be offering different shifts for this position and your starting salary will depend on the shift you accept. We will get into more detail about this during your interview.
If you’d like more information before you make your decision, an FAQ for this position can be found at http://www.HISsign.com/Transcriber-FAQ. Further details on HIS Sign’s TypeWell services can be found at www.HISsign.com/TypeWell.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $25,000.00 to $45,000.00 /hour

License:

• Virginia (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Work from home
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Company's website:

• www.hissign.com