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Dictation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

MEDICAL SECRETARY

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Answers correspondence with or without dictation. Screens office and telephone callers by providing the information requested, referring others to those who may be better served elsewhere, and ...

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Roseville, CA · On-site

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Familiarity with EMR systems; experience with Empower (AI transcription + dictation) is preferred. * New graduates are acceptable for the Physical Therapist role. * Relocation assistance and possible ...

$336K - $420K/yr

Professional dictation system Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: * Precision job matching with ...

Word Processing/Keyboarding/Dictation/Transcription: * Word processes and edits text electronically utilizing various software programs; * Keyboards schedules, instructional materials, contracts ...

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Office hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Job duties include but are not limited to: -Processing dictation -Proofreading letters -Preparing / E-filing / Serving settlement documents -Typing letter rushes ...

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Dictation information

What is dictation?

A Dictation job involves transcribing spoken words into written text. This can include typing out speeches, meetings, medical or legal notes, and other verbal communications. Dictation professionals must have strong listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and familiarity with industry-specific terminology. These roles are common in healthcare, legal, business, and journalism fields.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in dictation or transcription?

As a dictation specialist or transcriptionist, your main daily responsibilities include listening to audio recordings—such as medical notes, legal proceedings, or business meetings—and accurately transcribing them into written documents. You may also proofread and edit transcripts for clarity and correctness, ensure formatting meets client or industry requirements, and sometimes organize or archive completed work. The role often involves working independently, though you may regularly interact with supervisors or clients to clarify details or receive project feedback. Meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality are also key aspects of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in dictation, and why are they important?

To thrive in a dictation specialist or transcriptionist role, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a strong grasp of grammar and language. Familiarity with transcription software, word processing programs, and sometimes specialized audio playback tools or industry-specific terminology is important. Attention to detail, time management, and reliability are key soft skills that help you succeed in this position. These skills are critical to producing high-quality, error-free transcripts efficiently and within required deadlines.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dictation jobs in California?

The most popular types of Dictation jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Dictation jobs?

Cities in California with the most Dictation job openings:

Infographic showing various Dictation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

iOS Software Engineer Voice Input/Dictation, Siri Dictation

Apple

Cupertino, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 678 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

Join the team redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be.
As part of the Siri organization, you will help shape one of the world's most widely used AI assistants, powered by our next-generation of Apple Intelligence, with capabilities like personal context understanding and on-screen awareness, built with privacy from the ground up. Your work will have direct, meaningful impact for users across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
This is a rare opportunity to build at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, shipping technology that is centered around users and their needs.
Would you like to shape how customers interact with Apple devices? Would you like to contribute your talent and skills to elevate the customer experience? Our team focuses on how voice can be used to take on everyday tasks efficiently like writing a text, crafting emails, taking notes and so much more. We build, maintain, and evolve the user interfaces and frameworks that power the voice input experience across iPhone, iPad, and macOS. We work on exploring new innovations to improve the voice input experience for customers around the world in the many languages they speak. If you're passionate about using voice as an input method, have strong ownership and good communication skills, and enjoy seeing your work used all over the world then we have the job for you!
Description
As a member of our team, you will make substantial contributions to the voice input experience on macOS and iOS. Daily duties will include working with multi-functional teams to drive Voice Input features to support new initiatives, developing UI and framework improvements to support existing and new features, shipping high-quality software, being responsive to emerging issues, as well as helping develop a vision for the future of the product
Preferred Qualifications
Track record of developing products with a focus on delivering an exceptional user experience.
Experience working on large, cross-functional, and multi-team projects.
Experience with voice assistant technologies, GenAI, or conversational AI systems
Minimum Qualifications
M.S./B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years UIKit/AppKit/Objective-C software engineering experience
Experience developing software for macOS using AppKit and SwiftUI
System programming experience with daemons,
frameworks, multithreading, and IPC (XPC).
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to work in a diverse group
Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976