Home transcription companies

I will list a resource of home transcription companies; that is transcription companies that use the services of independent contractors/virtual assistants to outsource their transcription to. These are either companies that I have had contact with, have worked with or have found in my research.

It would go without saying that home transcription companies would outsource only to experienced typists or transcribers with a previous work history, top typing skills/speed, broadband internet connection and quick turnaround capabilities (ie: most jobs have a 24 hour turnaround).

I will list companies by country, but some use international transcribers, so it doesn't matter where they are situated.

Some transcription companies listed are specifically medical transcription outsourcing companies for medical transcription contractor jobs only or legal only, etc.

I update the home transcription companies page often, so do check back periodically. If you are a home based transcriptionist then this page is essential reading.

Australia/New Zealand

Smartdocs is a very reputable transcription company that outsources to virtual assistants worldwide.

Digitype Australasia use only the services of Australian based transcribers.

Mediscribe outsources medical transcription to independent contractors, not sure if worldwide or just Aussies.

Pacific Solutions uses Australian typists, but may use international typists as well. A few years ago all their typists had to use Quickscribe transcription software, but I'm not sure if this is still the case.

The Transcription People outsources to Australian and New Zealand virtual assistants.

Advanced Medical Transcription Service outsources to virtual assistants based in Australia and from overseas if you have the right specialised experience.

United Kingdom

Dict8 outsources medical transcription to UK based virtual assistants/independent contractors.

Expedict is based in the UK, but outsources transcription to virtual assistants worldwide.

Mulberry Studio does use the services of freelance transcribers. See the website for further information/requirements.

OutSec is based in the UK, but uses independent contractors from all over the world as long as you meet their requirements.

Telergos Limited outsources transcription to virtual assistants worldwide during their busy periods. You must have PayPal to accept payment.

VOBA is happy to hear from freelance transcriptionists as long as you meet their criteria.

Voicepath outsources transcription to UK based virtual assistants.

The Transcription Agency uses work from home transcribers and if you are fluent in a second language there could be translation work as well. They work with virtual assistants in the UK and continental Europe.

United States of America

This is a list of specifically medical transcription companies compiled by the author of homewiththekids.com. A great list of reputable companies, which I'm sure are all based in the US. I could be wrong though.

Absolute Transcription is based in the US and does medical transcription only and uses independent contractors that are based in the US only.

Accurate Typing is in the US and only does medical transcription and only uses the services of US based independent contractors.

Aero Transcription Service Inc outsources medical transcription to independent contractors. Check site for minimum requirements. Not sure if only for US VA's or worldwide.

All Type Medical Transcription Services does use the services of independent contractors. Check site for minimum requirements. Not sure if they use non US VA's.

American High Tech Transcription outsources transcription to U.S. citizen. Must be a native English speaker, unless you are applying for Spanish translation work and then you must also be a U.S. citizen and be completely fluent in both Spanish and English. You must undergo a criminal background check too and be able to take approx 4-5 hours work a day.

Applied Medical Services uses independent contractors for medical transcription. Not sure if you need to be a US citizen.

Chromulome Transcription outsources transcription to independent contractors. They are based in the US, but not sure if you need to be a US citizen.

Cobb Medical Transcription outsources to US citizen contractors only.

CyberDictate outsources transcription to US based independent contractors only. General, legal and medical transcription.

E-Typist outsources legal transcription to independent contractors to US based typists only. See their requirements if you qualify for work.

GMR Transcription Services is based in the US and uses virtual assistants from the US, UK, Canada and India.

Lee Perfect Transcription Corporation is based in the US and uses the services of independent contractors for general and medical transcription.

Mass Transcription outsources general, but specialise in legal transcription to independent contractors. They are US based, but are also open to receiving inquiries from suitably experienced offshore transcriptionists.

RI Transcription Solutions hires independent contractors based in the US for medical transcription.

Shapin Medical Transcription hires independent contractors worldwide by the looks of it for medical transcription.

Speak Write uses independent contractors that must complete required testing first.

Superscript Medical Transcription is based in the US and uses independent contractors for medical transcription. Not sure if you have to be US based.

Talk2Type is based in the US and does use independent contractors. Check out their requirements on their website.

Task Transcription Services is in the US and uses the services of ONLY US contractors. They prefer legal experience, medical is good too, but not mandatory. See their website for minimum requirements.

Tereden Transcription outsources transcription to worldwide independent contractors. They specialise in academic transcriptions for researchers, writers, and reporters.

Thomas Transcription Services Inc only uses the services of US based independent contractors for medical transcription.

Tigerfish is based in the US and only uses the services of work at home US citizens or legal residents. There are transcription tests that you perform online as part of your application process.

Transcription Services Inc outsources transcription to independent contractors. Not sure if they use only US typists. They are looking for bilingual, Spanish, French, Mandarin.

Transcription 2000 Services are based in the US and use worldwide independent contractors according to their site. Check out minimum requirements on their site. Proofreading work may also be available.

Type Write Transcription is based in the US and is looking for experienced independent contractors to transcribe legal hearings. Check out their website for minimum requirements.

Various countries

This list is by no means complete and I will keep adding home transcription companies that use the services of work at home independent contractors as I find them in my travels.

Some are specifically medical transcription outsourcing companies only and some are general/legal/medical home transcription companies.


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