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Freelance Writing Jobs

I have been posting jobs for about a month and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with any of them.
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Transcription Jobs

I have been posting jobs for about a month and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with any of them.
Thanks

Transcription Jobs

Acute Care MTs Needed!!!!

We are seeking IC MTs for several Escription accounts. All shifts available for either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat. Must have 2-3 years experience in acute care environment. Experience on EditScript NOT required. We are willing to train on all aspects of EditScript. These accounts are Version 8 accounts. The work will consist of straight typing as well as voice recognition editing.

Pay is 8 cpl for transcription and 3 cpl for voice recognition editing.

Please copy/paste your resume and email to dawnysnger1972@aol.com.

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Need EditScript Team QAs!!

We are seeking IC Team QAs for several Escription accounts. All shifts available for either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat. Must have 2-3 years experience in acute care environment. MUST have experience working on the EditScript platform. These accounts are Version 8 accounts.

Need to hire ASAP!

Please copy/paste your resume and email to dawnysnger1972@aol.com

**Please go to the website. Not sure if this is a work from home position, although it states it is. TRANSCRIPTIONIST BWH Thoracic Surgery 15 hour Rotating
Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, MA
(Part time)

JobID: 2184111
Location: Boston-On Campus/Longwood Area
Std Hrs/Wk: 15.00
Full/Part time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Responsibilities
GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for editing clinical patient notes written by physicians for each visit in the ambulatory Thoracic Surgery Clinics located at Carney, South Shore and Brigham & Women’s hospitals. He/She will edit clinical text and be very comfortable with medical terminology. This person must be able to work independently and quickly, and exercise excellent judgment skills. This part-time position would be working from home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Responsibilities
Transcription Editing

1. Accesses transcribed notes using LMR and the Thoracic Surgery network. Edits all dictated material for accuracy of medical information and demographics on both patients and their referring physicians. Uses knowledge of medical terms and procedures pertaining to Thoracic Surgery and their care.

2. When changes are indicated in a doctor’s note, this person is to update the patient’s electronic medical record with regard to referring physicians.

3. Tracks outstanding office notes and reports to the Operations Supervisor an updated list of outstanding dictation by surgeon on a monthly basis. The target turnaround time for editing notes is 48 hours from the time it is available.

4. Other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Provide backup coverage to the Medical Records Correspondent for printing and sending office notes to referring physicians.

2. Other clerical duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Directly reports to the Operations Supervisor of the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

2. Training, workflow, and process directed by the full time Clinical Note Editor.

3. Consults with Medical Charts Coordinator of the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

4. Extensive daily communication and contact with the administrative assistants who support the thoracic surgeons.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, especially surgery. Thoracic Surgery experience helpful.

2. Associates degree, or equivalent, with three years experience in a professional office, preferably a medical office. Surgical office helpful.

3. Strong Computer knowledge with Applications level software skills including MS Windows and MS Office. Knowledge of LMR a strong plus.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility.
2. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a professional setting.
3. Computer software and word processing skills including:
MS Word, Excel, and Windows
4. Requires an ability to work effectively with physicians, physician assistants, and other clinical and support staff.
5. Ability to effectively respond to time sensitive and confidential issues.
6. Initiative and ability to work both independently and as a member of a functional team.
7. Ability to collect and interpret data necessary to complete a patient’s chart.
8. Ability to work from home preferred can work in a fast-paced environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
Shift
Rotating Shift
EEO Statement
An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN

Category: Service/Other
Job Title: Senior Medical Transcriptionist
Area Twin Cities and Surrounding Metro Area
City: St. Paul
Job Description: Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota has a full-time Medical Transcriptionist position available to transcribe various report types with a schedule to include primarily day hours and some evening hours and every other weekend rotation. Candidates should have 2 years of medical transcription experience in a hospital setting transcribing a variety of medical reports with knowledge of Microsoft Word & medical terminology; knowledge of Dictaphone¿s ExText WordClient is a plus.

Children¿s gives you the opportunity to work from home from any location with high speed internet (ISDN /DSL/cable) access, provides you all resources including a new PC and high speed internet connection, electronic resources & many books. We offer an attractive salary and flexible benefits package.
Qualifications: Two years medical transcription experience in a hospital setting transcribing a variety of medical reports.
Salary:
Contact Information: Kathy Walsh Peck
612-813-8001
Contact Email: kathy.walsh-peck@childrensmn.org
Job Website http://www.childrensmn.org

08-3080
Location Douglas H. Brown Building – Union St
Job Title MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST – AHS
Post Date 01/08/2009
Department Transcription Services
Position Status Full Time – Regular
Category Administrative Services
Work Hours 40
Work Shift Tues – Sat 1500 – 2330
Key Responsibilities This position involves primarily sedentary work with continuous use of earphones, keyboard, foot control and video display terminal. This position consists of transcribing medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care. Candidate must understand and comply with policies and procedures related to medico-legal matters including confidentiality. Upon completion of training, employees may opt to work from home. At-home employees must have high-speed internet access. Satellite is not an option.
Job Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have successfully completed courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Applicant should have excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation and style, along with the ability to utilize the necessary reference materials. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and be able to operate dictation and transcription equipment. 2 years’ acute care transcription experience OR successful completion of a comprehensive medical transcription program required. Holiday rotation is required with this position.
Apply On-line Apply On-line

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Our 293-bed medical center is an award-winning organization and part of the University of Maryland Medical System. We offer the ideal environment in which to advance your career. We are currently seeking detail-oriented individuals for the following openings. High school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 60 wpm accurate typing skills and thorough knowledge of medical terminology are required.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

* Full-Time – Monday thru Friday, 2p-10:30p (on-site or home)
* Part-Time – Sunday & Tuesday, 7a-3:30p & Wednesday, 5p-9p (on-site)
* Part-Time – Monday, 7a-3:30p, Wednesday, 5p-9p & Saturday, 12:30p-9p (on-site)

In addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, all candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of medical transcription experience in a Health Information Management/Medical Records Department. If applying for a home opportunity, you must reside in Maryland or neighboring state to accommodate initial training period requirements, occasional on-site meeting, computer upgrades, etc.

RADIOLOGY

* Part-Time, Every Other Weekend, 11a-7:30p (on-site)

In addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, candidates applying for these positions must have one year of Radiology transcription experience.

Apply on-line at: http://www.bwmc.umms.org

Transcriptionist, Health Information Management

Job Description
Shift / Hours:
Hours per week: 40 – Full-time; Benefit eligible (remote status available), Shift: Evenings 1:30pm to 9:30pm or 3:30pm to 12:00am. This position works Tuesday through Saturday.

Job Description:
The Transcriptionist transcribes dictated materials by authorized authors medical center-wide. High school education or equivalent with completion of courses in medical transcription, word processing and personal computers; CMT preferred. Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm required. At least one of medical transcription experience preferred. Must be able to understand diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles.

To apply for this job, click the ‘Apply Now’ button and refer to Reference Number 010098 when searching for the position on our web site.

Benefits:
Saint Anthony Medical Center offers an excellent benefit package including the choice of 3 health plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, free basic life insurance, and employer funded defined benefit pension plan, employer matching retirement program, continuing education reimbursement, and a generous paid time off program.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Professional Item Test Writer
Job type: Part-time
Salary: $15.00
Company Name: McHugh & Associates Inc.
Country: United States
State: Mississippi
City: Jackson

Job Description:
McHugh & Associates, Inc. provides an array of services for educational publishers nationwide. We are currently in need of professional test item writers to join our team. Writers work on a contract basis from their home office and are responsible for creating test items which assess learners in line with state standards. We currently are in need of expert writers for the following subjects: Math, Science, English/Language Arts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately complete assigned test item work in a timely manner.
• Incorporate feedback on test item work.
• Submit daily updates regarding work progress.
• Work cooperatively with other contractors on assignments.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of teaching experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in educational writing and editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Superb organizational skills.
• High speed internet connection.

The amount of work will vary from time to time. Candidates must have flexible schedules and be able to begin working on projects with little notice. Typical projects require ten to twenty hours of work with a turn-around time of three to ten calendar days.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Isabella Tagore at itagore@roadrunner.com
Applicants who meet the requirements may be asked to complete an aptitude test and provide a work sample prior to working on any projects.

PAID INTERN WRITERS
Interested in real estate: rentals, technology, new homes &
mortgages. Experience with online
viral technology: email, blogs, wikis, etc. preferred
Active in at least one social network (such as Myspace, Facebook,
Flickr, Personal Blog, LinkedIn, etc.)
FLEXIBLE WITH TIME and assignments.
HTML skills, photo/video/podcast experience a plus!
THIS IS A PART-TIME PAID INTERN POSITION
Location: Westlake Village, CA
Contact: Rick Sanchez (richard.sanchez – at – move.com)


FASHION WRITERS WANTED

Submit fashion related articles for pay.

Call for submissions –Pets Across America seeking stories (Maine)
Now taking submissions for the 2009 edition of Pets Across America…the book that has everyday Americans sharing their “marley” stories and in the process 30% of the book sales go to local animal rescue and shelters across America…

Be a part of something good that helps your neighborhood.

Paying $10 per pub story.

contact for writer guidelines.

Contract Medical Technical Writers – All backgrounds

Well-established educational publishing company is seeking writers with expertise in the medical field for contract-based telecommuting positions. Applicants should have an enthusiasm for developing and writing technical information. Compensation is commensurate upon productivity. Due to the competitiveness of the industry, this position is being posted confidentially. Applicants should note that the position requires writing complex educational materials in a clear, concise manner. Applicants should send a resume to techwritingjob1@gmail.com. Please put Boston Craigslist in the subject line.

* Compensation: Will discuss.
* Telecommuting is ok.
* This is a part-time job.

Publication seeks writers (Toronto)

Environmental web publication seeks talented individuals for original content. Please include resume and a single writing sample.

* Location: Toronto
* Compensation: $50 per article

Proofreader, writer, fact checker (Naperville, IL)

Need freelance/project-based proofreader and accuracy checker for college level materials in the social sciences, education, communication, and business disciplines. Applicants must be detail oriented, have professional proofreading and/or fact checking experience, and be available 15-30 hours per week.

Also need content writers in these fields. Teaching experience at the college level is a plus. Prefer that you live in the Chicago area.

* Location: Naperville, IL
* Compensation: compensation varies according to project
* This is a part-time job.


Experienced Food Writer (Work from Home)

Experienced food writer needed to ghost write 35,000 word – 100 recipe – dessert cookbook. Candidate must have significant professional experience in food writing. Candidate must be able to wax poetic on the topic of food and ingredients. The writer must be able to develop ideas for sidebars and recipe headers. Author has book deal with top publisher, but is on an extremely tight time schedule. Please submit writing samples and related resume. This project must be completed in 6 weeks. Writer will receive writing credit in acknowledgments.

* Location: Work from Home
* Compensation: $5,000 payable on completion of project
* Telecommuting is ok.

Wanted: Quality Article Writers

Hello, we are currently seeking article to produce quality content by volume. The articles need to be written in good English, and will be used in various web publications. We are looking for articles on various subjects including but not limited to: Health, Nutrition, Fruits, Antioxidants, Diet, Cleanse
Wealth, Networking, Marketing, Happiness, keyword selection strategies, essential link building, strategies, designing search engine-friendly web pages, site maps, Robots.txt file, competitive analysis, local search, blogging, Web 2.0 and social media, audio and video, article marketing, Ezines, Internet marketing, self improvement / mind power topics, subconscious mind, principles and truths within the law of attraction, limiting beliefs, positive thinking, Forex, making money online, computers & internet and many more.

The articles must be written by you from your own personal knowledge, skill, experience, exposures, education, travel or from publicly available information which you have assimilated and narrated in your own words.

NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL PLEASE.

Articles must be written in MS-Word 2003 or 2007. The articles must be at least 700 words long but no longer than 4000 words long. All text must be in Arial font, left justified. All body text must be 10 point, single spaced. The title of the article must be 24 point, bold. The paragraph headings must be 12 point bold. Paragraphs must be separated by 10 points.

Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions stated below. If you agree with these Terms and Conditions, you may submit 3- 5 completed samples of your work….

Catalogs.com is looking for a
Full Time Copywriter – Work from Home as a 1099

Catalogs.com is looking for an expert web content writer to help create and develop content for our network of online shopping content sites. Experience with online content management systems (CMS) and SEO are needed.

Candidate will work from home as an Independent Contractor. Writer must have superb writing and computer skills, and be proficient in WordPress.

Writer will be paid per assignment completed, and should average between $600 to $750/week.

Catalogs.com is a growing, dynamic, and leading edge Internet marketing website and we are celebrating our 12th year of business.

How to apply

Please send a resume and multiple ONLINE writing clips for consideration, including any blogs and personal websites. E-Mail to ginag@catalogs.com and in subject header please type “Resume-Insert Last Name- Copy Writer”. Please be sure to include writing samples and resume as Word attachments

DailyArticle.com is looking for several freelance writers to add to its growing writer pool.

Writers should have some experience in writing on diverse topics and handling multiple writing projects concurrently.

This is a work from home position.