Linda Bellm
Medical Transcriptionist
Staunton,IL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Transcriptionist offering four-year history of efficient and accurate transcription. Lead Transcriptionist of six Specialty Clinic doctors, including Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Gynecology, Urology, Pulmonary, Neurology, Optimology.. Detail-oriented and meticulous with proven track record of strong communication and effective collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Pet Stylist
Self Employed Services
Staunton, IL
04.2011 - 11.2022
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Office Manager
Central Epoxy Flooring, LLC
East Alton, IL
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gillespie School District
Gillespie, IL
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Medical Transcrptionist
Carlinville Area Hospital
Carlinville, IL
05.1988 - 06.1992
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results and home care forms.
- Referred to variety of medical sources to prevent mistakes in medical terms.
- Maintained compliance with legal and medical requirements, internal protocols and oversight committee standards.
- Maintained security and privacy of records to protect patients and providers.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Translated medical jargon into correct terminology.
- Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
Education
Certified Legal Secretary - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Hickey College
St Louis, MO 06.1985 - 05.1986
N/A - Science
Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL 08.1982 - 12.1983
Associates - Science
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL 08.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Biology Teacher Education
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 08.1996 - 05.2003
Skills
Adept multi-tasker
Medical terminology expert
Document accuracy
Resourceful and reliable worker
Close attention to detail
Medical terminology
Medical transcription
Excellent verbal communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Office Manager
Central Epoxy Flooring, LLC
08.2020 - 04.2021
Professional Pet Stylist
Self Employed Services
04.2011 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gillespie School District
08.2003 - 05.2010
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Biology Teacher Education
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
08.1996 - 05.2003
Associates - Science
Lewis And Clark Community College
08.1994 - 05.1996
Medical Transcrptionist
Carlinville Area Hospital
05.1988 - 06.1992
Certified Legal Secretary - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Hickey College
06.1985 - 05.1986
N/A - Science
Blackburn College
08.1982 - 12.1983