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Affiliations
Certification
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Gayzelle B. Chavis

Medical Records Project Assistant
Durham,NC

Summary

Pursuing full or part-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Detail-oriented and highly organized with proven experience in managing and safeguarding patient health records in compliance with HIPAA standards. Skilled in processing health information requests, maintaining data confidentiality, and utilizing electronic medical record systems with accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to handle high volumes of administrative tasks including data entry, fax handling, and responding to patient and provider inquiries. Committed to upholding company policies, supporting team goals, and delivering reliable service in fast-paced healthcare environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Health Information Specialist I position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Results Associate - Remote WFH

RESULTS-CX
03.2025 - Current
  • Handle inbound calls to respond to customer inquiries, address complaints and deliver prompt support related to products and services while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Resolve customer concerns efficiently by applying critical thinking and following established procedures to ensure high satisfaction. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships by building rapport, ensuing a seamless and engaging service experience for the customer. Accurately record all customer interactions, feedback, and outcomes in accordance with company and client policies. Comply with all procedural guidelines and standards for customer service, data handling and reporting.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Quality Control Executive – 3-month contract - Remote WFH

ADVANTMED
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintained required quality/accuracy/efficiency consistently for all the projects assigned. Read the valid documents and verified the member information considering all possibilities and identifying and merging documents when necessary. Retrieved charts, highlighted the diagnosis, and identified the correct page type according to the procedure. Edited respective error reports on a priority basis; understanding the feedback and making sure the errors were not repeated. Made sure the documents were attached to the appropriate patient chart and attached to the correct document pool for further processing.
  • Achieved 100% productivity daily target for all the projects assigned.
  • Conducted quality inspections on medical records to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Identified discrepancies in documentation and collaborated with teams for timely resolution.
  • Implemented standardized procedures to enhance accuracy of quality control processes.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality raw materials, contributing to overall product excellence.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive risk management plans, proactively addressing potential quality concerns before they could impact the business.
  • Championed process improvements initiatives that led to reduced waste and increased operational efficiency within the department.

Medical Transcriptionist – Part-time Remote WFH

RADYSANS
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Used advanced medical terminology skills. Served as an excellent typist.
  • Transcribed dictation: typed letters, reports, discharge summaries, clinic notes reports and records ensuring grammatical accuracy, conformance with established governmental and medical established procedures and factual correctness.
  • 100% typing accuracy and turnaround time.
  • 100% completion of notes due in a 24-hr. period.
  • Transcribed medical reports with high accuracy using advanced transcription software.
  • Reviewed and edited transcripts for completeness and adherence to formatting standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify terminology and improve report quality.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.

Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
03.2006 - 08.2011
  • Transcribed dictation that included letters, clinic notes, and discharge summaries ensuring grammatical accuracy, conformance with established procedures, and factual correctness. Radiology and Pathology transcription. Retrieved medical records for patient appointments. Completed compilation of medical record charts. Scheduled appointments and meetings for the doctors and medical staff. Scheduled all patient appointments, admissions, and referral appointments. Screened phone calls and routed them to the appropriate staff. Served as liaison with internal and external hospitals and doctors’ offices. Made proper medical referrals as necessary. Strong attention to detail. Prepared materials and made arrangements for conferences and travel. Prepared documents for the supervisor's use in meetings. Ordered office supplies. Performed other related duties as needed.
  • 99.0% typing accuracy and turnaround time.
  • 100% completion of daily patient appointments.
  • 100% completion of medical record retrieval for clinic appointments

Project Assistant

GlaxoSmithKline
01.1994 - 03.2006

Provided general administrative support to the HIV project team, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing project documentation. Assisted with the planning, organization, and coordination of project activities, ensured tasks were completed on time and within scope. Maintained project records, including updated and archived documents, and ensured compliance with relevant procedures and guidelines. Organized and maintained digital and physical records, and ensured easy retrieval of information. Adhered to data security protocols and confidentiality policies. Created reports and summaries based on stored data. Communicated with team members and supervisors about data-related issues and updates. Handled paper documents, scanned, and organized files. Conducted regular quality control checks to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Entered data from various sources (paper documents, electronic files, etc.) into designated systems. Reviewed data for accuracy and completeness, corrected errors, and resolved discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
01.2015

Skills

  • Medical Transcription
  • Clinical Research
  • Office Management
  • Patient & Medical Records support
  • Data Collection
  • Call Center
  • Patient Appointment Scheduling
  • Health Information Privacy (HIPAA) Compliance Certificate
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • VIDANT
  • Customer Service
  • Records Management
  • Legal Transcription
  • Medical Billing
  • Problem Solving
  • Electronic Health Records Management – EHR
  • Electronic Medical Record Management - EMR
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • EPIC
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Records Chart Retrieval
  • Medical Terminology Proficiency
  • Quality Control
  • Typing
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Multiple Monitors Experience
  • Panviva
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved medical record discrepancies which led to accurate updated patient information.
  • Achieved minimal record duplications by completing editing data entry with accuracy and efficiency.

Affiliations

  • Indigenous Memories Board Member, 2023 – Present
  • NCAPRI, LLC Member, 2021 – Present

Certification

Notary Public

Additional Experience

  • Administrative Assistant, City of Durham Police Department, Durham, NC
  • Management Assistant Budget & Management Services, City of Durham, Durham, NC, Location
  • Executive Secretary Office of Economic & Workforce Development, City of Durham, Durham, NC
  • Staff Assistant - Infectious Diseases, Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC
  • Administrative Assistant - Research & Development, Glaxosmithkline, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC
  • Administrative/Project Assistant, Biostratum, Inc., Durham, NC

Training

  • Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, & 2013
  • Google Search Console
  • Express Scribe
  • Adobe Acrobat XI Pro

Timeline

Results Associate - Remote WFH

RESULTS-CX
03.2025 - Current

Quality Control Executive – 3-month contract - Remote WFH

ADVANTMED
11.2023 - 03.2024

Medical Transcriptionist – Part-time Remote WFH

RADYSANS
06.2010 - 09.2014

Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
03.2006 - 08.2011

Project Assistant

GlaxoSmithKline
01.1994 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

American Public University System
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