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Kara Decker

Urbandale,IA

Summary

Professional with significant experience in medical documentation and transcription. Demonstrates strong attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to healthcare standards. Highly collaborative, reliable, and adaptable to evolving demands. Proficient in medical terminology, EHR systems, and maintaining precise records.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Wasabi
11.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Certified Medical Assistant

CareMore
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.

Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health - Johnston
04.2007 - 09.2009
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
  • Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Medical Transcriptionist

Wolfe Eye Clinic
09.2005 - 12.2006
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
  • Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
  • Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
  • Ensured consistent formatting across all documents, adhering to established templates and style guides for report presentation.
  • Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to transcribed reports.
  • Expedited urgent document requests, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information to healthcare providers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kaplan University
Urbandale
06-2007

Medical Transcription Certificate - Medical Transcription

Kaplan University
Urbandale
04-2005

Skills

  • Proofreading expertise
  • Physician collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical terminology
  • Disease process comprehension
  • Pharmacology awareness
  • Anatomy and Physiology proficient
  • Medical records management
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Transcription software

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home optionWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Server

Wasabi
11.2021 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

CareMore
02.2018 - 12.2019

Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health - Johnston
04.2007 - 09.2009

Medical Transcriptionist

Wolfe Eye Clinic
09.2005 - 12.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kaplan University

Medical Transcription Certificate - Medical Transcription

Kaplan University
Kara Decker