Japanese Document Formatting & Transcription Specialist
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 217d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-03-13). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 7 Oct 2026 (8 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 1 hour ago.
Is it remote?
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Who may apply?
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The listing
The Language Doctors, Inc. is a U.S.-based linguistic company known for delivering high-quality language services. We are currently seeking a Japanese Document Formatting & Transcription Specialist to help prepare documents for translation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, detail-heavy work and takes pride in producing clean, accurate documents.
Role Purpose
As a Transcriber, your core responsibility is to recreate scanned document PDFs into fully editable Microsoft Word documents, ensuring the content and formatting match the original file as closely as possible. These Word files serve as the “mirror” documents our translators rely on to deliver high-quality translations.
Important: This is not an audio transcription and not creative editing. You will be working with scanned PDFs, often from international healthcare systems, with varying layouts and quality.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Convert scanned PDFs into editable Word documents that match the source (layout, tables, spacing, headings, line breaks, and structure).
- Work with a wide variety of formats (typed notes, tables, bilingual sections, complex layouts, occasional handwriting).
- Use OCR outputs when available, and/or request OCR support when needed; then clean, format, and verify the document in Word.
- Follow written style and formatting guidelines to ensure consistency across files.
- Handle medical documents confidentially and responsibly at all times.
- Flag unclear or illegible content for further review and document any uncertainties.
- Perform a line-by-line quality check before submitting work to reduce errors and omissions.
Experience & Skills Required
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, especially formatting (tables, tabs, spacing, page layout, headers/footers, styles).
- Excellent attention to detail and comfort with doing meticulous, repetitive work.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: JLPT N4 or equivalent proficiency required (ability to read hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji). JLPT N3 or above is a plus.
- English: Basic knowledge preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling medical, legal, or technical documents with complex formatting.
- Familiarity with OCR tools such as ABBYY FineReader or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Basic image editing skills (helpful for improving readability in difficult scans).
Available Schedule
- Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST
- Monday to Friday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
The Language Doctors, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Visit our website at www.thelanguagedoctors.org to learn more about us.