Sherri Barker
CHEPACHET,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented medical transcriptionist with background in leading medical transcription teams. Successfully managed transcription workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and electronic health record systems. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in accurately transcribing medical dictations. Offering great time management and task prioritization skills. Adept at quickly learning new software programs and technologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Transcriptionist/Account Manager
Medical Transcription Corporation
07.1998 - 10.2025
- Streamlined transcription workflow for increased efficiency with the use of transcription software and tools to optimize team performance and meet tight deadlines.
- Improved transcription accuracy through quality control processes and providing regular feedback to team members.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and transcription team, addressing queries and feedback promptly.
- Led team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, promote collaboration, and share best practices.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing tailored transcription solutions.
- Collaborated with IT to implement new transcription technologies, increasing overall efficiency.
- Mentored new hires through one-on-one coaching aimed at improving their skillset in transcription protocols, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Continuously updated reference materials, including medical dictionaries and style guides, to ensure accuracy in transcriptions across various specialties.
- Facilitated open communication within the team, fostering a positive work environment.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new medical transcriptionists, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Maintained high standards of confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure file storage systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of transcribed reports, contributing to improved patient care.
- Coordinated technical support for transcription software, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Worked independent remotely.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Served as liaison between medical transcriptionists and other departments within the organization, facilitating effective collaboration on cross-functional projects.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Documented patient medical histories, vitals and test results in electronic health records system.
- Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation using several different transcription platforms.
- Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
- Maintained 99% accuracy rate for spelling and content.
- Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and keep workflow moving smoothly.
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting using transcription software and equipment.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously, providing clients with prompt and high-quality service.
- Utilized templates and macros to streamline transcription processes.
- Edited drafts created from speech recognition software.
- Managed client accounts, ensuring personalized service and effective communication.
Medical Transcriptionist
The Miriam Hospital
05.1995 - 07.1998
- Transcribed physician dictations to produce accurate and comprehensive medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to clarify ambiguous medical terminology and improve documentation quality.
- Researched medical terminology to enhance understanding and ensure precise transcription.
- Utilized transcription software to efficiently convert audio recordings into written documents.
- Documented patient histories and treatment plans to support continuity of care among healthcare teams.
- Adapted to various dictation styles and formats to accommodate diverse physician preferences.
- Assured consistency in formatting and style across all medical documents to meet institutional standards.
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Ensured consistent formatting across all documents, adhering to established templates and style guides for report presentation.
- Maintained 99% accuracy rate for spelling and content.
- Developed expertise in various specialty areas, adapting transcription style to cater to specific medical disciplines.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changes in workload or assignments, ensuring seamless transitions between projects.
Education
Medical Secretary Certificate -
Katharine Gibbs School
Providence06-1994
Skills
- Remote/home-based office
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical transcription accuracy/data management
- Medical terminology/comprehension
- EMR/EHR
- Proofreading proficiency
- Editing/Speech recognition
- Workflow optimization
- Training, mentoring, scheduling
- Microsoft proficient
- Transcription software proficient (Meditech, Chartnet, Winscribe)
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Pharmacology/drug recognition
- Patient-focused care
- Close attention to detail
- Adept multitasker
- Time management
- Quality assurance (QA)
Certification
- Certified Medical Secretary
Timeline
Lead Medical Transcriptionist/Account Manager
Medical Transcription Corporation
07.1998 - 10.2025
Medical Transcriptionist
The Miriam Hospital
05.1995 - 07.1998
Medical Secretary Certificate -
Katharine Gibbs School