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How would you like to write greeting cards and get paid to do so?

Are you a pro at delivering just the right sentiment at the right time in written form?

Do you take photos or create images that are so gorgeous your friends often claim them as their own?

If yes, then you may have the necessary skills to make money as a greeting card writer, photographer, and/or designer.

Most freelancers don’t consider greeting card companies as a place where they can find online work.

However, opportunities are definitely available.

While you’ll be hard-pressed to find out how much money you can get for accepted submissions, know that most greeting card companies offer compensation ranging from $25 to $300 per accepted submission.

Also, because there are many companies out there, you have a good likelihood of finding a fit between your talents and sentimental outlook, as well as the mission of the company.

How to Work for Hallmark

There isn’t a bigger name in the greeting card industry than Hallmark.

Unfortunately, they do not accept outside or freelance greeting card submissions.

They hire in-office at their corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

If you happen to live locally, check Hallmark’s careers page often as creative jobs do pop up from time to time.

25 Greeting Card Companies Accepting Submissions

Without further ado, here are 25 companies looking for your heartfelt verses, photos, and artwork:

1. Amber Lotus Publishing

Amber Lotus Publishing is a carbon-negative independent publisher guided by the principles of Right Livelihood; that is, doing the greatest good with the least possible harm.

They only accept photo and art submissions from April to July only.

As for greeting cards, they are accepted all year round.

However, they currently not accepting new writing submissions, including greeting card verses.

Bookmark this page so you can check back later.

2. American Greetings

Founded in 1906, American Greetings has been publishing and selling paper cards, gift wrap, and more for

They normally don’t accept unsolicited submissions, but try to send your ideas to the following address:

Idea Submission Team, American Greetings Corporation
One American Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44145-8151

Other freelance opportunities are listed on the company’s Job Opportunities website.

3. Avanti Press

This company accepts both written content and photos.

Avanti Press prefers lo-res digital imagery submitted as jpegs via this form.

Other formats they accept via snail mail – you just have to send your submissions here:

Avanti Press, Inc.
Art Submissions Department
6 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011

4. Blue Mountain Arts

Blue Mountain Arts may be one of the highest-paying companies on this list.

It’s no surprise that it’s also the most competitive.

They’re looking for contemporary prose and poetry from 50 to 300 words in length, written from personal experience.

This established greeting card publisher works with freelancers and pays fairly well for poem-form content; accepted pieces are paid $300.

Submit the text of your work in the submission form (link above) or through email to editorial [at] sps [dot] com and include your name and address.

The company also accepts postal submissions. Send your poetry to:

Blue Mountain Arts Editorial Department
P.O. Box 1007
Boulder, CO 80306

If you live outside the United States, your work can still be accepted as long as the submission is in the English language.

5. Calypso Cards

This greeting card company publishes several lines of greeting cards, ranging from contemporary to sophisticated.

They invite submissions of artwork and illustrations for occasions and holidays.

See their submission page for more detailed instructions and schedules.

Calypso Cards review submissions several times a year.

However, they only respond to those whose artwork or ideas they select.

6. Caspari

Caspari is currently seeking illustrations (not photographic artwork) for its greeting cards.

Submissions are reviewed individually based on artistic merit.

Send your submissions to artworksubmissions [at] hgcaspari [dot] com through an attachment or a link to download or preview the artwork from another location.

The Caspari email only allows for attachments up to 6mb per email, so be sure to check file size before sending your submissions.

7. Crown Point Graphics

This site welcomes greeting card art submissions.

While not much detail is provided on the website, you can contact them at their contact page for more information.

8. Fotofolio

You can submit your color and black and white photography for consideration and publication in postcard, notecard, poster, and t-shirt formats.

They do not accept digital files, though you can email them a link to view your work to submissions [at] fotofolio [dot] com.

9. Great Arrow

Great Arrow is a greeting card company that prides itself on its handmade cards, produced through a hand silk-screening process that dates back centuries.

They collaborate with more than 100 designers and receive thousands of submissions a year.

However, Great Arrow does have deadlines, so take note if you plan to submit this year.

You can download detailed submission guidelines and deadlines from the website.

10. It Takes Two

While most of this company’s work is completed in-house, it does occasionally accept outside submissions by designers and writers.

11. Leanin’ Tree

Leanin’ Tree accepts art submissions year-round for upcoming holidays.

This greeting card company offers in-depth information on submitting artwork for various holidays and other festive occasions.

Leanin’ Tree prefers to receive digital submissions as either multi-page PDF documents or jpegs.

All art submissions must be sent digitally and submitted via email to art.submissions (at) leanintree.com.

Make sure to check their full schedule of upcoming deadlines on their art submission page.

12. NobleWorks Cards

NobleWorks is continually on the lookout for “funny, unique, risqué, and carefully-crafted cards” for their online store.

NobleWorks has an annual schedule for card introductions.

Aside from the limit of 20 verses or images per introduction, submissions also have a few guidelines you should meet.

Fill out their online contact form so they can send you their guidelines for artists, writers, and cartoonists.

13. Oatmeal Studios

This greeting card company has been around for 40 years.

Chances are you’ve seen their card in a department store and chuckled to yourself.

Oatmeal Studios reportedly pay around $75  per submission.

Both written content and artistic illustrations from freelancers are welcome for submission.

14. Palm Press

Palm Press covers basically every major holiday and life event.

Best of all, submissions are accepted year-round here.

While the greeting card company does allow digital submissions, you may also send your physical submissions to:

Palm Press Inc.
11 Executive Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817

Palm Press will contact you if one of your images has been selected for publication.

You can expect a reply to your submissions within 2 to 3 weeks, making Palm Press one of the fastest companies on this list.

15. Planet Zoo

If you’re into nature photography, then this might be a good fit for you.

Planet Zoo is an environmentally responsible publisher of various gift and stationery products, including greeting cards, featuring wildlife in their natural habitats as well as gorgeous scenery.

They accept up to 10 low-resolution images of animals in their natural habitat.

They do not accept submissions of animals in zoos or interacting with manmade objects.

Note that Planet Zoo doesn’t respond to everyone. They will only contact you if they like your photo submission.

16. Pomegranate

Pomegranate is an Oregon-based independent publisher creating various stationery products, including holiday cards.

They accept fine art, illustrations, and photography, and offer a simple online form to fill out. You’ll be contacted back within eight weeks.

17. R.S.V.P. Sellers

Sellers Publishing, which is under the RSVP umbrella, seeks both written content and artwork for its lines of notecards and greeting cards.

You can send up to 20 images per single submission.

While they accept submissions all year round, your best chance is to submit materials between March and October.

18. Shade Tree Greetings

This New York-based greeting card company has a line of greeting cards called Actual Pictures, featuring, you guessed it, actual photos sent in by customers.

If you have any old (think 1940s to 1980s) photos depicting something unusual or funny, send them a copy and see them immortalized on greeting cards.

19. Snafu Designs

SNAFU Designs started in a basement and has since expanded to a 1,500-square-foot warehouse creating and sending cards out to all 50 states and Canada.

Their target audience is those who get smart adult humor.

They’re currently not accepting card ideas, but check back on their Writer’s Guidelines page for future openings.

20. The Greeting Card Shop

The Greeting Card Shop allows you to find just the right card for an occasion or milestone, and it allows you to personalize these cards.

You can inquire about greeting card submission and approval by sending a message to this e-mail address: art (at) thegreetingcardshop.com

21. Up With Paper

This company is currently soliciting new freelance talent; you can either reach out to them through email or submit your portfolio.

Up with Paper is always on the lookout for new talent and trend-setting designs to add to their award winning collections.

If you would like to submit your portfolio for consideration for illustration, you can reach out via this form.

22. Viabella

Viabella has been around since 1941, publishing greeting cards and other stationery products.

They welcome submissions from artists and writers. You can expect to get $150 to $250 per artwork or photograph, while it’s $50 to $100 per verse.

All submissions need to go through their respective Submissions Pages for Art and Verse.

Viabella does close submission forms every now and then.

23. Warner Press

Warner Press is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana that publishes various non-denominational Christian products, including greeting cards.

There are pretty specific guidelines before your submission can be considered, so make sure to adhere to their submission guidelines.

24. Design House Greetings

Design House Greetings is open to outside submissions, but they will only respond to artists if they want to work with them.

Don’t expect any rejection letters.

If you’ve ever seen the card section at Trader Joe’s, you’ll be familiar with the designs these guys are after.

25. Papyrus

Papyrus publishes cards that “elevate everyday living” and celebrate moments of all sorts.

Unlike most greeting card companies here, Papyrus only accepts freelance submissions for verse via postal mail.

Before submissions, just make sure to read their guidelines.

Where Else to find Greeting Card Companies To Work With

The Greeting Card Association is a trade association serving the greeting card industry and promoting the tradition of sending and receiving greeting cards.

They have an extensive member directory where the websites and addresses are included.

How to Successfully Get Paid for Your Art and Writing

The first skill you need to have is the research skills to look at the existing stock of greeting cards that each company offers. Look at the visual elements, design, writing, even the font they normally use.

Next, you’ll have to be able to decide whether your art or writing is a good fit for the companies you’re looking at.

Perhaps the most important skill that you need to learn when dealing with greeting card companies is reading and following instructions.

With few exceptions, companies who do work with submissions have specific guidelines: from the format to the content to where it is to be sent.

You may be a great artist and your work may look like a good fit, but if you don’t follow instructions, you might find it hard to find companies willing to work with you.

Lastly, you’ll need patience.

Larger companies process hundreds to thousands of submissions, and even smaller, independent ones process dozens.

It may take weeks before anyone gets back to you, if at all.

Greeting Card Companies not Replying too Quickly?

It’s awesome to work on something and be accepted (out of hundreds of submissions). But greeting card companies often get flooded by submissions and can take awhile to respond.

Also, you’re not going to get rich writing or designing greeting cards, but it can be a fun hobby to earn some extra cash in your spare time.

If writing for greeting card companies doesn’t feel like a good fit, there are plenty of other ways to get paid to write, such as jingle writing.

And as for visual artists and illustrators, there are other freelance jobs that pay you for your creativity. I wrote a guide on monetizing your artistic skills here, if you’re interested.

Today, we’ll talk about the most suitable jobs for introverts with social anxiety – and several occupations that introverts should avoid.

Introversion is not a mental illness or a personality disorder. It’s a personality type.

However, introversion does make doing certain occupations very difficult.

As an introvert myself, I prefer smaller crowds, solitude, and independence.

Big crowds tend to drain my energy, and so I need some quiet alone time to recharge and re-energize after interacting with people.

Plus, I tend to get distracted easily.

Too much outside stimulation (e.g., noise, passersby in my line of sight, food smells, perfume, and other sensory distractions) leaves me unfocused and overwhelmed.

Because of this, working in an office, especially with plenty of employees, open layouts, and frequent meetings and collaborations holds very little appeal for me.

If this sounds like you, at least take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone (yes, it is with heavy irony that I say that).

This means that the best jobs for introverts are those that allow them to work in quiet spaces and in seclusion. Also, it’s best to allow them to self-manage their work.

Note that this doesn’t mean that introverts aren’t capable of doing difficult jobs or they aren’t hard workers.

If you’re an introvert looking for a job where the work conditions are ideal, go through our list of 20 jobs and consider applying to at least one of them.

The 20 Best Jobs for Introverts with Social Anxiety

If you’re looking for a job where you can get straight to work without having to socialize, here are 20 jobs for you to consider starting.

1. Researcher

The best thing about being a researcher is that it is such a broad category that you’re bound to find an industry or topic that you’re interested in doing research on.

All research positions basically have two requirements:

• Having excellent written communication

• Being able to work independently

Being a researcher is one of the best careers for introverts due to the fact that it perfectly utilizes introverts’ strengths and is usually very easy to transition into.

There are plenty of types of research, too: from marketing research to gender studies, to medical research, you’re likely to find a field of research that is interesting to you.

2. Freelance Writer

Freelance writing opens up thousands of opportunities for you.

Whether you want to write ebooks, write for blogs, write FAQ pages, publish your own book, write contracts, or ghostwrite strategies, your options are practically endless.

Many introverts love working as freelance writers because of the sheer flexibility that comes with the job.

Plus, the fact that they get to spend a lot of time on their own.

Whether you want to be a freelance writer or a full-time copywriter; this is considered the perfect job for introverts.

How much do writers earn?

• Surprisingly, you can make as much as $3000 per month or even more just through freelance writing.

• Pro tip: If you have any previous training in a certain type of writing (e.g., academic writing, scientific writing, or technical writing), then you also get to set higher rates for your clients.

• If your writing is more specialized, you can even double your expected monthly salary of $6000 a month or more.

3. Crafter

The best jobs almost always involve doing something you love.

If you’re into crafts but dread the idea of going to local fairs, flea markets, or bazaars, then selling on Etsy is a great option for you.

Selling online eliminates the need to talk to too many people.

You also avoid the tendency to be overwhelmed by the many sights and sounds of a public marketplace.

You can limit your online interactions with customers as well.

What’s more, starting your own Etsy business can make you hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

4. Proofreader

Many introverts have top-notch laser focus and attention to detail.

So why not put those skills to use?

If you like spending plenty of quiet time reading, then proofreading might just be your thing.

You will need to spot mistakes, check for spelling and grammatical errors, and re-read texts multiple times to ensure that everything is correct.

The best thing about becoming a proofreader is that anyone can be one – there are no special requirements aside from attention-to-detail.

Here is a list of companies currently looking for proofreaders.

5. Virtual Bookkeeper

Most accounting jobs require a degree, but bookkeeping jobs only need you to be attentive to details, trustworthy, and reliable.

If numbers are your thing, then this is one of the best careers for introverts you can have.

Bookkeeping involves:

• Creating financial records from scratch

• Consistently verifying those records

• Handling, saving, and reporting incoming receipts and purchase orders

• Keeping track of expenses

If you’re planning on working full-time from home, know that average salaries run around $40k per year.

Being a freelance bookkeeper, however, will help you earn more as you get to set your own rates.

And once you’ve learned the ropes and spent bookkeeping for years, you can even launch your own bookkeeping business from the comforts of your home.

6. Actuary

Another one for all you number-lovers out there—becoming an actuary combines your love for math and your attention to details.

An actuary is someone who not only analyzes hundreds of statistical data but also creates suitable forecasts to match what they find.

The following makes being an actuary a great job for introverts:

• The fact that you can do it from anywhere. All you need is a computer, Excel skills, and a love for numbers.

• You can analyze every type of statistical data—from mortality rates to the probability of people going to a movie at night.

• You can easily make up to $100K/year

7. Data Analyst

Did you study mathematics, statistics, or economics?

If you answered yes to that, then you might want to consider becoming a data analyst.

Your job entails dealing with complex spreadsheets, gathering information, and conducting surveys.

You will later analyze the data and share it with shareholders or managers.

You will need to be experienced in Excel, SQL, PayScale, or Sharepoint.

Data analysts make anywhere from $65k and $110k per year.

8. Blogger

Starting a blog takes little experience but plenty of free time and dedication.

Blogging doesn’t normally fall under the “freelance writing” category, because having a blog is like having your own business.

You’ll have to manage your articles, promote your blog, monetize it, and maximize your profits.

Monetizing your blog may involve running ads, doing affiliate marketing, selling courses and other digital products, selling physical products, selling services, and many other ways.

Always focus on producing as much high-quality content as you can, and you could be one of the people who make six-figure profits per year just from their blogs.

9. Translator

Can you speak a minimum of two languages fluently?

You can consider becoming a freelance (or full-time) translator.

There are plenty of language combinations that are currently in high demand, such as English–Chinese, Arabic–English, and many more.

The more niche your language combination is, the more money you can make.

10. Social Media Manager

Social media managers are highly sought-after by businesses and brands nowadays.

I know what you’re thinking.

Introvert? Social media manager?

Surely you’re joking.

But in truth, this is one of the best jobs for introverts because you don’t need much experience.

Plus all the training you will ever need is available online. You won’t need to get out of the house.

Thousands of courses, online videos, free ebooks, and much more are available.

Given the right training, and if you focus hard enough, you can master social media management in as little as a month.

It can open up an entire career for you in digital marketing, as well.

Managing social media pages involves strategizing creatively, studying the psychology of your target audience, and knowing how to interpret website analytics.

One thing I specifically like about social media management is that it opens a lot of doors for you.

You can expand your services to digital marketing, or even eventually start your own marketing agency.

11. Video Editor

This is an incredible job opportunity for introverts who also want to have the flexibility of working from home.

As video content online increases in popularity, video editors are increasingly in demand nowadays, not only by businesses or brands but also by individuals and influencers.

If you have experience in video editing with different software, file types, and platforms, you can easily make up to $60k per year.

12. Stock Photographer

Are you passionate about photography and unsure how to make money out of it?

Not only are there plenty of ways to make money with photography, but it’s also a perfect career for introverts.

Your photographs can be worth a lot, and the stock photo industry is expected to be worth $4 billion by 2020.

So how does it work?

• Upload photos to a stock photography website, such as Shutterstock, iStock, Alamy, etc.
• Set a price.
• Get a percentage of the profit whenever someone buys the photos you uploaded.

Some people can make up to $3000 from one single image.

13. Transcriber

Everyone knows introverts are generally good listeners.

So it’s no surprise that a good job for introverts is transcription.

What exactly will you be doing then?

It’s simple: You will need to simultaneously listen to an audio track and type what is being said.

Transcription is also quite easy to learn and practice.

You can start by looking for freelance transcription work from different websites.

Transcribers specializing in financial, medical, and legal transcription are in demand nowadays.

Learning to transcribe in these fields will allow you to earn more.

In both cases, the job requires absolutely no contact with other people and you don’t need to go to offices or meetings.

14. Graphic Designer

Many graphic designers are self-professed introverts.

It’s one of the best jobs for introverts because you get to spend plenty of time on your own while exploring your creativity.

You will, however, have to deal with client demands on a daily (if not hourly!) basis.

15. Software Developer

Software development is yet another great career for introverts.

The money is excellent ($98k per year on average), you can easily work from home, and you have no need to interact with other people.

If you can write impressive code, bring apps to life, and develop websites, then you’ve got a promising, cubicle-free career ahead of you.

16. Online Librarian

Bet you didn’t know this job even existed.

The duties of an online librarian are essentially the same as that of a regular librarian.

Tasks of online librarian include:

• working during online classes to provide online references to university students
• assisting remote students with the use of library services and equipment.

So basically like a regular librarian, only you won’t have to scan and check out books or return books to shelves.

You’ll generally have to hold a Library and Information Science degree or a Masters in Library Science degree from an accredited institution.

17. Truck Driver

If you’re looking for real-world (not online) work, one of the best introvert jobs is truck driving.

As a truck driver, you spend a lot of time alone moving cargo from one place to the next.

It pays well, too!

Truck drivers can earn about $4,700 to $7000 a month.

You do need to pass a background check,  meet age requirement and maintain a clean driving record.

Check here if you want to see other ways you can get paid to drive.

18. Gardener

If you’re looking for the perfect jobs for introverts with anxiety, I’d recommend gardening.

The sunshine, the peace, the taking care of nature – all help in easing a person’s anxiety.

If you’re worried about pay, since gardeners tend to earn little, there are ways you can bring in more money.

For example, blog about your garden, or use social media to showcase your garden. You don’t even have to show your face, or use your voice to do this.

There are different ways to earn money from these social media platforms – follow here if you’re interested in learning Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or YouTube monetization.

19. Carpenter

Carpenters work with their hands to design, construct or restore furniture, building structures, frameworks, and other items.

As a carpenter, you can earn an average $48,000 a year.

It’s not much, but carpentry is a low-stress job, particularly if you’re doing it freelance.

20. Animal Breeder or Trainer

Introverts may prefer not to be around plenty of people, but most of them aren’t bother by animals.

In fact, breeding or training animals may even be good for introverts with anxiety.

Pay ranges between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

Salary too small? Here are 15 other ways to make money with animals.

The Worst Possible Jobs for Introverts

Just because a job is online and from home does NOT mean that it’s good for introverts.

Here the top 3 worst jobs for introverts:

1. Phone Customer Support and Cold-Calling Sales Representative

Even though you will mostly be working from home, you will have to constantly talk to people, pick up phone calls, and deal with other’s problems.

A lot of cold-calling sales jobs pay a decent amount of money but the job entails at least 7 hours a day of being on the phone with people convincing them to buy a product or service.

Introverts barely want to interact with humans for prolonged periods of time.

Imagine an introvert being forced to initiate and take charge of a conversation.

Yeah. No thanks.

That could be quite the draining job for introverts.

3. Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents not only have to convince people to buy properties, but there will be plenty of meetings until the deal is closed.

Imagine traveling outside of your comfort zone, meeting people frequently, and then having to sell to them.

Avoid this one too.

4. Financial or Insurance Advisors

To be able to “advice” people with their finances, budgeting, debt management, insurance, or investments, advisors must be able to communicate ideas effectively.

Unfortunately, people-facing roles like financial advisors can be overwhelming for introverts who have anxiety taking to people.

5. Patient-focused Healthcare Worker

Generally, science- or research-related jobs suit introverts.

The challenging part would be to  face patients and patients’ families for hours a day as a doctor, nurse, or caregiver. This can be quite draining on an introvert.

That said, there are specializations that allow introverts to work in solitude, such as:

• radiologists who interpret X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic images,
• laboratory technicians who perform blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests in the laboratory, or
• biostatisticians who analyze complicated data for hospitals, insurance companies, or epidemiologists.

The Most Suitable Jobs for Introverts with Anxiety

Not all jobs I listed above would make sense for introverts.

Of course, at the end of the day, even if we’re all introverts, we’re still individuals with varying likes and dislikes.

But as you can see from my examples above, there are plenty of suitable jobs for introverts to consider.

You can also learn about more legitimate work from home jobs here or another 100 (yes, seriously) ways you can make money online.

Are you known for being a fast and accurate typist? Do you have some medical knowledge? Does working from home sound appealing to you? If you answered yes to all of these, then medical transcription jobs from home could be the perfect fit for you.

Luckily for you, medical transcriptionist jobs give you the perfect balance of a job from home and a stable career.

Add to this the flexibility being a medical transcriptionist provides, and you’ve got yourself the perfect job.

Becoming a medical transcriptionist doesn’t, however, happen overnight.

The job needs previous experience, or for you to complete a particular certification program.

Don’t worry, though:

It’s definitely not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, it’s quite simple.

Here’s your guide on how to land a medical transcription job from home!

What do medical transcriptionists do?

Before you learn how to become a medical transcriptionist from home, you need to know exactly what the job entails.

To make it simple for you:

Medical transcription is the process of creating reports and written documents from medical professionals’ audio files and recordings.

• Create several reports that go into the patient’s medical records.
• Use dictated recordings to transcribe them.
• Edit these reports for grammatical errors.
• Ensure the usage of the correct medical terminology, procedures, and treatments.

Now that you know what you’ll do as a medical transcriptionist, you need to be aware of the steps it takes to become a medical transcriptionist from home.

How to Start Applying for Medical Transcription Jobs

There are a few steps you need to take in order to land a medical transcription job.

These include:

1. Enhance Your Medical Background

Since medical transcription jobs from home focus specifically on the medical field and the dictation of medical professionals, this means that you need a strong medical background.

To be successful, you will need the following:

• A good grasp of medical terminology
• General knowledge of medical legalities
• A good understanding of anatomy

In this case, you will need to ensure getting certified before applying for jobs.

If you’ve worked in a medical facility before or have prior medical experience, then you won’t need to worry about this.

Medical transcription training gives you a solid foundation of the vocabulary that will be used, a general understanding of the human body, and many subjects that you will find yourself encountering during transcribing.

2. Meet the Requirements

Once you’ve put together the medical requirements (see below), you will need to ensure that you have the right general skills to be a transcriptionist, such as typing speed, accuracy, active listening, and the right equipment, including hardware and software.

3. Apply, Apply, Apply.

Start applying for medical transcription jobs from home!

It’s that simple.

Do you have to have a degree to be a medical transcriptionist?

A lot of you are probably wondering what the requirements are to work as a medical transcriptionist.

You will most definitely need a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree. When it comes to degree-level certificates, all you need is either a high-school diploma or a GED. A university degree is not mandatory.

Certified Medical Transcription Training Program

This is mandatory for anyone who’s trying to become a medical transcriptionist. These programs usually take anywhere from 6 to 24 months. This is to ensure that you’re familiar with the following:

1. Medical terminology
2. Medical reporting
3. Medical transcription skills
4. English composition
5. Medicolegal issues
6. Syntax (i.e., spelling, grammar, and punctuation)

Not only is this mandatory, but it will also be very hard for you to find a medical transcription job, even an entry-level one, that doesn’t require a medical background.

Career Step’s Medical Transcription Editor training program takes around 4 months of full-time study and provides you with all of the information you could possibly need.

There are two types of certifications available:

• RMT = Registered medical transcriptionist
• CMT = Certified medical transcriptionist (You will have to retest for this every 3 years)

Years ago, you would have needed a special machine to play the cassettes and be able to transcribe.

Luckily, everything can be done digitally now.

You will only need:

• A word processing software (Microsoft Word works great)
• Transcription software (different companies may require different software but Express Scribe is one of the most popular)
• Audio playback software (in case of transcription software glitches)
• Quality headset
• A foot pedal that enables you to control playback with your feet
• A medical dictionary for any medical terms you don’t understand

How much money can you make as a medical transcriptionist?

The starting salary for remote medical transcriptionists is around $24 per hour on average.

According to Salary.com, the average annual salary of a medical transcriptionist is around $49k, with the top earners making over $55k per year.

Note that medical transcription jobs from home differ widely and that you’re more likely to get paid based on production. This means that the more you work, the more chances you have of making more money.

The pay structure may also vary depending on where you’re based. Some states pay more than others, and this is also true for workers from different countries.

How you’re paid can also affect your pay; getting paid per audio hour means working faster and taking on more jobs per day can help increase your earnings.

However, the more common way to get paid in medical transcription is per line. The faster you work, and the more work you accept per day, the more you’re paid.

Is there still a demand for medical transcriptionists?

It is no secret that technology has taken over most industries and is slowly transforming the transcription industry as well.

The number of speech-to-text software has increased in the past few years but that doesn’t mean that medical transcription jobs aren’t in demand anymore.

Despite the fact that the software turns the recorded dictation into text, just like you would do, a human element is still very much needed.

Speech-to-text software is still not perfect, especially for different accents and difficult words. Even if the company uses speech-to-text software to automate transcripts, you will still be needed to edit the resulting transcript, as there will likely be misspellings, wrong words, and wrong grammar.

25 Places to Apply for Medical Transcription Jobs from Home

Hopefully, after all the preparation, you’re now ready to check out medical transcription job listings. Here are some of the best websites to check.

1. FlexJobs

Before digging into the rest of the items on this list, I highly recommend starting with FlexJobs.

They constantly scour the Internet for the most up-to-date job postings and find the latest companies currently hiring.

With all the opportunities listed, your job search may not even go further.

Go ahead and browse all the listings for medical transcription jobs available here.

2. AQuity Solutions

AQuity Solutions provides various clinical documentation services, including medical transcription, coding, virtual scribing, and medico-legal documentation.

Currently, there is an opening for a virtual pathology transcriptionist, but it’s worth bookmarking the page and checking back for more opportunities.

3. Pacific Transcription

Pacific Transcription is another company that is constantly hiring typing contractors, including medical transcriptionists.

You would need to have at least three years of experience in medical transcription.

4. Absolute Transcription

This Oklahoma-based medical transcription company prides itself on providing superior medical transcription services to many different branches of medicine.

They vet their transcriptionists carefully, requiring 3 years of clinical experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

5. Acusis

Acusis provides clinical documentation solutions to hospitals, large clinics, and physician practices.

They’re currently offering remote medical coding as well as medical transcription jobs.

You’d need at least three years of experience in medical transcription and the ability to transcribe from low-quality audio as well as from speakers for whom English is a second language.

6. Cornerstone Medical Transcription

Cornerstone Medical Transcription provides professional medical transcription services, as well as medicolegal, law enforcement, and general transcription.

To apply for a medical transcription job, fill out the online form on their Careers page and attach your updated résumé.

7. Med-Scribe Transcription Solutions

Founded in 1992, Med-Scribe aims to produce high-quality medical transcriptions with a quick turnaround time.

They are offering medical transcription jobs for part-time employment. That means if you pass their application process, they’ll pay for your social security, Medicare, unemployment, and worker’s comp.

Shift schedules are assigned, so your work hours and workdays are set.

This one isn’t for beginners; they only consider US-based applicants who have experience in either ChartNet or M*Modal Fluency transcription platforms.

8. Fast Chart

Fast Chart is a medical transcription company that delivers outsourced clinical documentation and editing services to hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

To apply as a medical transcriber, you’ll need to demonstrate a high level of medical knowledge by getting high marks on their medical language and terminology examination.

Fast Chart allows you to set your own schedule and work when you can. Not only that, they offer competitive rates and pay a premium for holiday and weekend work.

Bear in mind, though, that if you end up working with them, you’ll be considered an independent contractor, and so this job does not include any benefits.

9. EHR Medical Transcription Services

If you’re looking for a fast, reliable, trusted medical transcription service, EHR is proud to provide that service. With their triple-proofing system, transcripts come back with high accuracy.

They’re looking for medical transcriptionists to join their team with at least experience in general transcription. Fill out the form on their Career Opportunities page to submit your application.

10. Perfect Transcription

Perfect Transcription is a physician-owned, physician-managed medical transcription service providing accurate transcripts that can be customized to the clients’ specific requirements.

They require three years prior experience in medical transcription. To apply, either fill out their contact form or email your résumé in MS Word format to recruiting[at]perfecttranscription[dot]com.

11. Transcription For Everyone

Transcription For Everyone provides various transcription services, including legal, Torah, and medical transcription.

To apply for a medical transcription job from home, fill out their contact form with your contact information, your CV, and cover letter.

12. World Wide Dictation

World Wide Dictation is a family-owned business that was one of the first companies to offer digital dictation and medical transcription services over the internet.

You can apply to work for this company as an independent contractor by filling out the form. Under “Opportunity Interested In” select “Medical Transcriptionist.”

13. SoftScript

SoftScript provides medical transcription services, speech recognition, and provider documentation to hospitals,

They also hire remote scribe assistants to help in charting and billing so physicians can fit more appointments and patients in their workday.

If you want to apply on their careers page, you’ll need to have at least three years of experience and have undergone training from an accredited institution.

14. Transcription HUB

Transcription HUB is another all-around transcription company that provides many different kinds of transcription services for various industries.

Register on their site as a remote transcriber to be evaluated and rated. Then, you can access their listings and you can start doing medical transcription jobs from home.

15. Athreon

Athreon provides speech-to-text solutions to various industries using a combination of AI transcription technology and expert human transcriptionists to produce transcripts that are industry-standard levels.

To be qualified to work medical transcription jobs with them, you’ll have to show proof of completion of a formal training program or 2 years of professional experience as an equivalent.

16. Precision Transcription

Precision Transcription delivers affordable, high-quality dictation and transcription solutions, specifically for the legal and medical industries.

They’re currently looking for medical transcriptionists with at least two years of acute care experience and at least one year of recent on-the-job experience in Medical Transcription.

To apply, fill out their online form and wait to be contacted.

17. iMedX

Founded in 2002, the Atlanta, Georgia-based company has been providing integrated medical document management and health information solutions for healthcare professionals and organizations around the world.

iMedX is always looking for Medical Coding Specialists, usually with a specialization such as radiology or outpatient ancillary. All posi

If you are hired, iMedX offers benefits, paid time off, and education reimbursements.

Requirements would vary on specific job roles, but completion of a formal coding program and experience in medical transcription is a must.

18. ubiqus

Ubiqus is constantly on the lookout for medical transcriptionists, as well as writers, translators, interpreters, and account managers for the medical field, as well as other sectors such as finance, legal, media, luxury, and lifestyle.

The positions are remote, and you’ll have the flexibility to set your own work schedule.

19. Enright

Enright Sten-Tel provides transcription services in the legal, healthcare and insurance industries.

The company is currently recruiting quality, experienced transcriptionists to join their team.

Just fill out the form here to apply.

20. TransDyne

TransDyne is currently looking for experienced medical transcriptionists to join their team.

The company has positions available in both their production and quality control departments.

If you have 2 + years of experience in general medical record transcription within a hospital or medical records department, or a multi-specialty clinic, send them an email at (info@transdyne.com) to arrange a personal interview.

TransDyne offers above-average salary packages, paid holidays/vacation, health benefits, and advancement opportunities.

21. Same Day Transcriptions

If you are an experienced transcriptionist, located in the United States, and you possesses a strong work ethic, Same Day Transcriptions has a space for you.

The company is specifically looking for professional transcriptionists with experience with interview transcription, especially in the areas of research and in healthcare sciences.

Note that positions for hiring medical transcriptionists close from time to time, but they are always hiring remote employees for general transcription.

22. Lanier Healthcare Canada

Lanier Healthcare Canada (LHCC) works with hospitals, physician clinics, and law firms, police departments and other organizations in simplifying their work flows and processes.

With the goal of combining the best transcriptionists with the best technology available today, Lanier is continuously on the hunt for dedicated qualified transcriptionists to add to their existing team and help support their Canadian customers.

Applicants need to have at least 3 years of recent experience transcribing/editing all acute care hospital work types, and be able to commit 500 minutes per week.

23. GMR Transcription

GMR Transcription provides specialized medical transcription services to companies in the US and abroad.

The company has have vacancies at all times for online, home-based medical transcriptionists.

GMR transcriptionists/translators typically earn between $1,000 to $3,000 per month, depending on their skills, education, speed, level of experience, and the kind of work they take.

24. Medvoice Inc.

Medvoice Inc is one of the largest medical transcriptions, coding and translation providers in the US.

The company is always on the lookout for experienced medical transcriptionists. Only those with 5+ years of experience and are based in the USA and India are accepted.

For the role, you’ll have to transcribes medical reports using all available technology accurately (maintaining 99% QA score) and in a timely fashion.

25. Terra Nova

Terra Nova Transcriptions offers a variety of medical transcription services to support the practices of US and Canada healthcare companies.

As a transcriptionist for Terra Nova, you’ll be working on clinical documentation, electronic health records, and other medical records while being compliant with HIPAA/PIPEDA regulations.

To join Terra Nova, you have to be based either in Canada or US.

Outlook of Medical Transcription Jobs From Home

Medical transcription jobs from home are on the rise, and they provide a stable yet flexible career option.

If you have a strong medical background and want to work from home but working as a medical transcriptionist doesn’t sound too appealing to you, check out our list of medical billing jobs and remote jobs for doctors.

You can also check our lists of work-at-home nursing jobs or other general work-from-home jobs.