Lesley Chrislip
Verdunville
Summary
Hardworking Medical Scribe and Medical Coder well-versed in medical terminology and specialty support. Competent and focused professional with expertise in all areas of health information management. Offering [30] years of related experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all documentation efforts.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
- Attended continuing education workshops to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Verified medical terminology and codes to deliver accurate and up-to-date information.
- Determined information to be included in reports.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Supported physicians with comprehensive chart documentation, assisting in the reduction of administrative burden.
Medical Scribe
Nuance Communications/Microsoft
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
Editor/Transcriptionist
Precision Transcription
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
Quality Assurance/Editor/Transcriptionist
ProScript
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying up-to-date on regulations and incorporating necessary changes into QA processes.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Quality Assurance
Transcription and Billing
08.2011 - 11.2014
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying up-to-date on regulations and incorporating necessary changes into QA processes.
- Performed routine audits of existing medical records to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal requirements, and proper storage procedures were followed at all times.
- Maintained accurate patient records for proper tracking of patient history and treatment.
- Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments.
- Performed software updates, upgrades and data backups.
Voice Recognition Editor and Transcriptionist-all Specialties and Work Types
TransTech Medical Solutions
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing transcription for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
- Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
Editor/Transcriptionist for Acute Care and Clinic-all Specialities and Work Types
Diskriter-Broward General Hospital
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Quality Assurance/Editor/Transcriptionist for Acute Care and Clinic
Spheris
03.2001 - 12.2008
- Contributed to the development of office policies related to record-keeping and appointment scheduling, increasing overall organization and efficiency within the practice.
- Performed routine audits of existing medical records to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal requirements, and proper storage procedures were followed at all times.
- Secured confidential patient information from unauthorized access.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
Quality Assurance-acute Care and Clinic-all Specialties
InfoPro
02.1998 - 06.2001
- Performed routine audits of existing medical records to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal requirements, and proper storage procedures were followed at all times.
- Trained new staff members on medical records systems, contributing to a well-informed and effective team.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
- Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
- Secured confidential patient information from unauthorized access.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
Supervisor ICD Coding and Training-all Specialities
Logan General Hospital
04.1995 - 03.2001
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and conducting regular audits of hospital operations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
Supervisor, Medical Coder and Auditor-all Specialties, and Quality Assurance
Boone Memorial Hospital
04.1993 - 04.1995
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Marshall University
05.1995
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Documentation skills
- Patient Charting Expertise
- Medical Billing Familiarity
- Chart organization
- Transcription
- Strong communication skills
- Team collaboration strength
- Data entry experience
- Patient charting expertise
- Detail-oriented approach
Platformexperience
- Proscript
- Chartscript
- ChartNet
- Edix
- Dictaphone
- Meditech
- ExpressScribe
- Cornerstone
- BeyondTXT
- Express Editor
- Clarity
- DAX
- OneChart
- Spantel
- ExText
- ExEditor
- EditScript
- InScribe
- M-Modal
- 3M Coding.
Positionapplyingfor
Medical Scribe/Medical Coder/Medical Transcriptionist/Quality Assurance/Voice Recognition Editor
Timeline
Medical Scribe
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2023 - 04.2025
Medical Scribe
Nuance Communications/Microsoft
07.2020 - 07.2023
Editor/Transcriptionist
Precision Transcription
11.2017 - 07.2020
Quality Assurance/Editor/Transcriptionist
ProScript
01.2015 - 11.2017
Quality Assurance
Transcription and Billing
08.2011 - 11.2014
Voice Recognition Editor and Transcriptionist-all Specialties and Work Types
TransTech Medical Solutions
03.2011 - 09.2011
Editor/Transcriptionist for Acute Care and Clinic-all Specialities and Work Types
Diskriter-Broward General Hospital
06.2008 - 05.2010
Quality Assurance/Editor/Transcriptionist for Acute Care and Clinic
Spheris
03.2001 - 12.2008
Quality Assurance-acute Care and Clinic-all Specialties
InfoPro
02.1998 - 06.2001
Supervisor ICD Coding and Training-all Specialities
Logan General Hospital
04.1995 - 03.2001
Supervisor, Medical Coder and Auditor-all Specialties, and Quality Assurance
Boone Memorial Hospital
04.1993 - 04.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Marshall University
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