DENITA K REED
*** ****- ***, **** ******, IL*****
*************@*******.***
Professional Summary
Organized with the ability to readily adapt to changing environments and demands. Patient-oriented with strong
attention to detail, professional telephone etiquette and organization skills.
• SKILLS:
• Medical terminology expert, ICD-10
(International Classification of Disease Systems)
• Hospital inpatient and outpatient records
• Records maintenance professional
• HCPCS Coding Guidelines
• Composed and professional demeanor
• Excellent problem solver
• Resourceful and reliable worker
• Close attention to detail, Adept multi-tasker
• Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
• Excellent verbal communication
EXPERINCE:
Medical Transcriptionist, 07/2008 to Current. Genesis East Hospital – 1227 East Rusholme St.
Working full time at hospital doing all reports, history and physicals, discharge summary, consultations, operative
reports. Also do all cardiology and neurology reports.
Prepared medical history and physicals and consultations for procedures, surgeries.
Answer phones, send and fax out reports to medical facilities.
Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports).
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
Researched questions and concerns from providers and provided detailed responses.
Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality. Expertly transcribed medical reports for a variety of physicians
in a hospital setting.
Medical Transcriptionist, 08/1999 to 05/2008. Spheris Corporation – Franklin, TN
Operative reports from orthopedic, gastrointestinal, cardiology, and others.
Support various accounts from multiple locations on daily basis.
Familiar with individual needs of the clients served.
Medical Transcriptionist, 12/1998 to 08/1999, Lincoln Country Memorial Hospital – Troy, MO
Responsibilities included transcription, report filing and organization, and administrative responsibilities.
Duties included transcribing histories, physicals, OR, ER, consultations, EKG's, stress tests, cardiology reports, and
discharge summaries.
Secretary, Oak Glen Nursing Home – Coal Valley, IL 02/1996 to 07/1996
Student Medical Transcriptionist.
Quickly entered data for patient care and records into data base.
Add proper nursing diagnosis information in order to save the care providers time.
Ensure that data provided by nurses, social workers and activity aides is exactly placed in the data base as given.
Cross check my data by coordinating with the nurses, read patient charts, double-check my data, and conduct random
spot checks.
Very aware of what I am entering into the system due to its impact on patient care.
Able to catch errors and point them out to the medical staff which has prevented eight potential incidents.
Further able to distinguish the difference between doctor and nursing diagnosis ensuring proper entries into the data
records.
Work study student in the health department, 08/1995 to 12/1995. Black HawkCollege – Moline, IL
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office.
Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office.
Answered an average of 10 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new
product information.
Licensed practical nurse and Residential Counselor, 01/1993 to 08/1994. Bethany Home – Moline, IL
Oversaw [20] juveniles in a correctional residential facility setting.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped children.
Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
Arranged for medical and dental care of children..
Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time.
Mechanic, 03/1979 to 10/1981. US Navy – Edzel Scotland
Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.
Tested vehicles and their components and systems.
Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
Safely used all hand and power tools, including the T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.
Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.
Inflated tires on a test machine and adjusted controls to simulate road conditions.
Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs.
Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts.
Education
HIT/HIM Coding and billing., Current. Scott College/Black Hawk College - Bettendorf, IA, Moline, IL
Emphasis in coding
Health Information Technician (RHIT) coursework
Coursework in Medical Front Office Assisting
School Student, High School Diploma – Aledo, IL
Gained essential knowledge of history, science, math, art.
Helped with student yearbook to make format more readable and appealing, layouts, photos.
Participated and lettered in track, mile, 2 mile and 880.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.