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Word Processor/Transcriptionist- New York

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison)

New York, NY • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("JPS") is currently seeking qualified and motivated candidate for the position of WORD PROCESSOR / TRANSCRIPTIONIST in the New York City, New York area.
This position is remote within the United States only. Applicants must be able to work as a U.S.-based 1099 independent contractor.
Extremely competitive per page rate pay.
Flexibility on workload
Scope of Responsibilities:
Accurate verbatim transcription and editing of legal hearings/drafts from digital recordings.
Must be able to meet specific deadlines for completion of transcripts.
Required Skills/Qualifications
Minimum typing speed 65 wpm, minimum 95% accuracy.
Excellent attention to detail, active listening and reading comprehension skills
Effective communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Must be proficient in the English language and have a good ear for foreign/regional accents
Two (2) year as a word processor or transcriptionist
Must pass Government Clearance through Office of Personnel Management, which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, reference checks, and drug screening as required by the client.
Jamison Corporate Overview:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, JPS adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/

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