Patricia Gregory
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Transcriptionist with proven expertise at Antech Diagnostics, enhancing report accuracy and turnaround time. Skilled in advanced medical terminology and HIPAA compliance, I excel in patient-focused care and collaboration with healthcare providers, transcribing up to 300 cases daily while maintaining exceptional document precision and confidentiality.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Transcriptionist
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately transcribe and edit medical reports generated by pathologist ensuring the info is clear, concise and error free. Transcribed and edited gross descriptions, microscopic diagnosis and other clinical info into lab information system (LIS) based on physicians instructions.
- Prepare final reports for review and approval ensuring accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Document medical dictation to record patient care records. Transcribe the dictation of pathologist converting into written reports, including gross and microscopic description.
- Obtain patient’s clinical histories as needed. Assign CPT codes to reports.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Documented patient medical histories, vitals and test results in electronic health records system.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
- Improved turnaround time for report generation by efficiently managing transcription tasks.
Referral Coordinator
Dr. Robert Young
Hudson, FL
01.1997 - 12.2016
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing a high volume of referrals while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in referral documentation, ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare providers.
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
- Served as a liaison between primary care physicians, specialists, and patients to ensure timely access to needed services.
- Managed electronic health records efficiently, safeguarding sensitive patient information while expediting the referral process.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to verify coverage, facilitating smoother patient experience.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure broad network of specialists for patient referrals.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Front And Back Office Procedures
Pasco Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FLCPC Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Online 01.2016
Skills
- Proofreading expertise
- Physician collaboration
- Records maintenance professional
- Team development
- Strong work ethic
- Patient referrals expert
- Fast typing speed
- HIPAA compliance
- Document accuracy
- Teamwork orientation
- Patient-focused care
- Ability to multi task
- Advanced knowledge of Anatomy, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Experienced in transcribing gross microscopic and diagnostic descriptions and microscopic descriptions
- Familiar with EMR
- Transcribed 250 to 300 cases a day Strong knowledge of medical office procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, Word, Practice fusion, Express scribe
- Knowledge of transcribing audio and written dictation
- Strong knowledge of pathology
Timeline
Referral Coordinator
Dr. Robert Young
01.1997 - 12.2016
Medical Transcriptionist
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
Certified Medical Assistant - Front And Back Office Procedures
Pasco Hernando State College
CPC Certified Professional Coder
AAPC