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Michele Braun

McDonough,GA

Summary

Hardworking Medical Scribe well-versed in medical terminology and specialty support. Competent and focused professional with expertise in updating charts and submitting paperwork. Offering 15 years of related experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Scribe/Office Medical Surgical Assistant

The Women's Center
04.2012 - Current
  • Collected required documents to prepare discharge and release summaries of patients.
  • Maintained accurate and complete medical records to comply with regulations and standards.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from supervisors for attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to providing high-quality scribe support.
  • Conducted research to clarify dictated information and resolve discrepancies.
  • Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
  • Enhanced patient care by diligently transcribing physician-patient interactions during medical examinations.
  • Communicated with other medical staff and personnel to obtain additional patient information.
  • Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
  • Processed patient referrals and authorizations to enable smooth patient consultations.
  • Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
  • Reviewed and edited transcripts to verify and provide accurate and complete information.
  • Used E-Clinical Works/Epic to input information into computerized patient record system.
  • Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided exceptional pre-operative care for patients by reviewing their medical history and explaining any relevant details about the upcoming procedure.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
  • Perform and interpret Urodynamics testing using t-doc air charge catheters.

Medical Assistant

New Beginning's OB/GYN
02.2009 - 04.2012
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Atlanta, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • Organizational Skills Mastery
  • Database Maintenance
  • Problem-solving competence
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Medical Transcription Abilities
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • EMR / EHR
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Diagnostic Coding Familiarity
  • Medical Billing Familiarity
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Abbreviations Knowledge

Certification

Basic Life Support Certification - 2023

Urodynamics Testing Certification - 2024

Timeline

Medical Scribe/Office Medical Surgical Assistant

The Women's Center
04.2012 - Current

Medical Assistant

New Beginning's OB/GYN
02.2009 - 04.2012

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Michele Braun