[Hiring] Healthcare Medical Transcription (Cantonese - English) @Chemin

Role Description

We are looking for medical professionals and individuals with healthcare knowledge to join a remote medical transcription project that helps train AI language systems.

  • Listen to authentic Cantonese-English healthcare conversations and accurately transcribe what you hear.
  • Segment audio into natural speech units.
  • Identify and label speakers when multiple voices are present.
  • Add simple annotations (such as gender, age group, and emotion).
  • Review and validate transcription quality through Quality Control (QC) tasks, if assigned.
  • Follow project guidelines to maintain high-quality outputs.
  • Communicate with the Project Manager when clarification is needed.
  • Complete assigned tasks within the project timeline.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in spoken Cantonese and able to write in Traditional Chinese.
  • Familiar with the Hong Kong Cantonese accent (preferred).
  • Familiarity with healthcare terminology used in hospitals or clinical environments.
  • Fluent in English for understanding project guidelines and project communication.
  • Familiar with using a Cantonese Jyutping keyboard.
  • Strong listening and comprehension skills across different speakers, accents, and background noise.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain at least 95% transcription accuracy.
  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer, headset, and stable internet connection.

Requirements

  • Medical students, allied health professionals, medical interpreters, medical transcriptionists, healthcare workers, or individuals familiar with medical terminology.
  • Candidates based in Hong Kong are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants from other locations are welcome if they can confidently understand and transcribe Hong Kong Cantonese.
  • Complete a mandatory pre-assessment as part of the screening process.

Benefits

  • Work remotely from anywhere.
  • Be part of an AI project representing authentic Cantonese-English healthcare conversations.
  • Priority consideration for future opportunities.
  • Gain hands-on experience in AI language data, transcription, and quality control.
  • Contribute to building smarter and more inclusive AI language technologies.

Project Details

  • Duration: 2 months.
  • Project Period: July 20 – September 2026.
  • Time commitment: At least 4 hours per day (including weekends when required).
  • Daily target: Minimum 3 tasks per day.
  • Onboarding Training: Mandatory (TBD, during office hours 9am-6pm GMT+8).
  • Working hours: Flexible (tasks can be completed anytime before the project deadline).
  • Pay Rate: USD 0.10 per accepted task (AHT: ~3–5 minutes per task).
  • Quality Control (QC): USD 0.10 per accepted task.
  • Audio Length: 1–9 seconds.
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