Talkatoo

Talkatoo is reinventing dictation software by modernizing the experience for veterinary professionals, making it easy to use, and ensuring it is accessible everywhere. We are a fast-growing, funded startup working with industry-leading partners. Our full-service offering, Verified by Talkatoo, takes the hassle out of medical records. Veterinary professionals simply dictate their notes into our iOS app and our scribes (you!) do the rest. Scribes clean up the notes, correct spelling and grammatical mistakes, and format them based on the users unique templates and needs. Scribes then enter the medical record directly into the veterinary professionals PMS. 

We are looking for a capable Veterinary Technician to join our growing team of veterinary transcriptionists (scribes). You will be responsible for transcribing veterinary medical records. Your attention to detail, fast and accurate typing and strong veterinary medical knowledge will make you excel in this position. You must be able to learn and work with a variety of Practice Management Software systems—particularly Woofware, be a highly effective communicator, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable with varying forms of technology and software. 

This is a part-time hourly position with a minimum of 10 hours per week. You will be expected to work evenings and weekends.

Compensation ranges from $19-$23/hour.

We are a remote-first company, with an office in Halifax. We are open to Canadian candidates located in PST or MST time zones. 

Responsibilities

• Transcribe veterinary medical records accurately and quickly
• Access various PMS to input and update medical records
• Communicate effectively with veterinary professional clients and internal team members through phone, video conferencing, email and/or text
• Share your knowledge of veterinary practice workflow to improve processes

Qualifications

• Registered or non-registered Veterinary Technician with a minimum of two years working in veterinary clinics in any capacity
• Experience working with a variety of PMS systems is preferred 
• Experience working in Woofware is an asset 
• Varying in-clinic experience is an asset

Core Competencies

• Fast typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
• Very high attention to detail
  
• Ability to hear and understand speech across a very broad range of speakers
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology including but not limited to anatomy, procedures, diagnoses and drug names
• Confidence and ability to learn and adapt to new technology (iOS and web-based) 
• Self-starter who can manage themselves
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to work with others, a team player
• Organizational skills — ability to prioritize, shift priorities to meet tight timelines

Other requirements

• Home office in a quiet environment with a computer, keyboard and headset 
• Strong, reliable internet connection
• iPhone