Christina Rivera
Summary
Detail-oriented medical documentation professional with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Collaborative and adaptable, committed to maintaining high healthcare standards while effectively utilizing EHR systems for efficient patient record management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Transcriptionist/PCC
OPTUM
Jersey City
11.2022 - 02.2026
- Transcribed medical reports with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to retrieve patient information and facilitate efficient documentation processes.
STEM-Poder Fellow
Saint Peter’s University
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes
- Performed studies on modification of photoanodes for sustainable energy fuels and catalysis
STEM Educator Intern
Liberty Science Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted and collaborated with STEM educators to teach and interact with guests and/or develop and revise activities that enhance guest experience
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with science curriculum standards.
Medical Receptionist
Marwan Assaleh, MD
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Entered patient information, including insurance, demographic, and health history, into record system to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records
- Answered multi-line phone system, directing callers to appropriate personnel to enhance communication flow
- Updated group medical records and technical library, facilitating organized access to information for efficient office operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ05-2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD06-2026
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Transcription accuracy
- Fast typing speed
- Records management
- Office administration
- Strategic decision-making
- Adept multi-tasker
Accomplishments
- The National Society of Leadership and Success: 2019 - current
- Tri-Alpha Member: 2020 - current
- Student Government Association: 2021 - 2022
- Collins Chemistry Club: 2021 - 2022
- American Chemical Society: 2021 - current
- OPTUM Patient Care Ambassador: 2024 - 2025
Certification
- Cosmetology Training: 2014 - 2018
- OSHA Training: 2018
- Lash Technician Training: 2020
Publications
Single-Site Molecular Ruthenium(II) Water-Oxidation Catalysts Grafted into a Polymer-Modified Surface for Improved Stability and Efficiency, Yosra Badiei et al, https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202300028
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Transcriptionist/PCC
OPTUM
11.2022 - 02.2026
STEM-Poder Fellow
Saint Peter’s University
02.2022 - 05.2022
STEM Educator Intern
Liberty Science Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Receptionist
Marwan Assaleh, MD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Saint Peter's University
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University