MICHAÉL ELAINE ALEGRIA
Spokane,WA
Summary
Motivated professional with strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in listening actively and evaluating complex documents, with expertise in word processing and insurance industry insight. Eager to apply foundational skills in medical documentation and editing to contribute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Document Editor
Medical Consultants Network
Seattle, WA
08.2006 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist
Sunrise Medical Consultants
Keizer, OR
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation using Express Scribe
- Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
Medical Transcriptionist
Accuscribe Transcription
Spokane, WA
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Enhanced data management systems, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval of sensitive information.
- Led initiatives to streamline transcription workflow, reducing turnaround time for critical reports.
- Conducted thorough research on unfamiliar terms or phrases during the transcription process which contributed to accurate and comprehensive medical reports.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
- Stayed up-to-date with medical terminology and industry trends to maintain accuracy in transcriptions.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results and home care forms.
- Reduced transcription backlog, prioritized urgent reports for immediate attention.
Medical Transcriptionist
Northwest Neonatology
Spokane, WA
05.1995 - 09.2005
- Transcribed neonatal medical reports with precision to ensure accurate patient records.
- Reviewed and edited transcripts for grammar, clarity, and adherence to medical terminology standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify dictations and improve report accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance transcription efficiency and reduce errors.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in improved turnaround times for reports.
- Led initiatives to adopt new transcription software, driving improvements in operational efficiency.
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Improved turnaround time for report generation by efficiently managing transcription tasks.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to transcribed reports.
- Maintained security and privacy of records to protect patients and providers.
- Identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
- Increased efficiency through mastery of transcription software tools, optimizing their use for maximum productivity.
- Expedited urgent document requests, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information to healthcare providers.
Medical Transcriptionist
Spokane Urology
Spokane, WA
06.2001 - 10.2002
- Transcribed complex medical reports with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensured accuracy of medical documents by reviewing and editing transcriptions thoroughly.
- Implemented standardized formatting for neonatal documentation to enhance clarity and consistency.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify terminology and improve report quality.
Editorial Columnist
The Spokesman-Review
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Member, Board of Contributors
- Guest Writer, Editorial Board
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Eastern Washington University
Skills
- Communication skills
- Prioritizing tasks
- Resolving problems
- Word processing expertise
- Listening actively
- Expert in Independent Medical Examination
- Handling multiple tasks
- Evaluating cases
- Research and investigation
- Interpreting policies
- Insurance industry insight
- Reviewing documents
- Proofreading expertise
- Physician collaboration
- Strategic Decision-making
- Strong work ethic
- Strong listening skills
- Fast typing speed
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Resourceful and reliable worker
- Continuous learning mindset
- HIPAA requirements
- Close attention to detail
- Adept multi-tasker
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Editing
- Medical terminology expert
Timeline
Medical Transcriptionist
Sunrise Medical Consultants
05.2014 - 10.2021
Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Document Editor
Medical Consultants Network
08.2006 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist
Accuscribe Transcription
10.2002 - 08.2006
Medical Transcriptionist
Spokane Urology
06.2001 - 10.2002
Medical Transcriptionist
Northwest Neonatology
05.1995 - 09.2005
Editorial Columnist
The Spokesman-Review
01.1992 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Eastern Washington University