K AREN GRACE O’CONNOR
** ****** *****, ************, ** 08081 ( 301) 760-
0273
OBECTIVE :
To provide a quality work product in an established office/medical practice
w hich prides i tself on excellence.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
WALMART, Williamstown, NJ
April, 2012 – March, 2013
Full-Time employee hired in set up of brand new store. Full-Time Sales
Associate in Jewelry and Shoe Department to include various customer
i nteractions, stocking, inventory, zoning, and all aspects of the retail
experience.
SHADY GROVE ORT HOPAED IC ASSOC IATES, P.A., Rockville, MD
September, 2001- July, 2008
Full-Time Orthopaedic Transcriptionist: Primarily t ranscribed data from
t apes into patient files for 7 Physicians (Orthopaedic Surgeons)/2 Physician
Assistants. Also t ranscribed Operative Reports, STAT Preoperative Reports,
letters, etc. as required. Provided administrative support including, but not
l imi ted to: proofreading, editing, answering phones, t roubleshooting for
patients/physicians/co-workers, copying, filing, readying work for outside
t ranscriptionists, and greeting miscellaneous persons into Administrative
Suite.
AMBU LATORY P LAST IC SURGERY CENTER, Rockville, MD
March, 2000 – July, 2008
Medical Transcriptionist (Home): Transcribed primarily Operative Reports
and various letters for 2 Plastic Surgeons from tapes part-time at home.
AST H MA & ALLERGY ASSOC IATES, SHADY GROVE CL I N ICAL
R ESEARC H, Rockville, MD
March, 1987 – August, 2007
Medical Transcriptionist (Home) and In-Office Assistant: Primarily
t ranscribed lengthy referral letters from tapes and copy full-time at home.
A lso provided In-Office Administrative Support and Clinical T rial Support for
busy one physician practice, phlebotomy support, skin testing support, and
clinical paperwork – all within the office setting.
M E TROPOL ITAN PSYC H IATR IC GROUP (M PG ), Rockville, MD
October, 1981 – May, 1986
Assistant Office Manager and Administrative Assistant: Provided
A dministrative Support for 8-10 physicians/psychologists/social workers
i ncluding, but not limi ted to: greeting and getting patient information,
readying patient charts, answering phones, all t roubleshooting for staff/co-
workers/patients, pre-admission of patients to psychiatric hospitals before
i ni tial office appointment, readying patient prescriptions (writ ten and/or
p hone-ins), t ranscription of various patient documents and psychological
reports, Medical Records coordination between practice and psychiat ric
hospitals, copying, filing, billing, planning/attending various referral events,
setting up for various breakfast/luncheon events within office setting, etc.
P romoted to Assistant Office Manager in 1983 and supported Office Manager
i n duties to support physicians/psychologists and all clinical and
administrative staff in order to promote the practice. At that time also
p romoted to support only one psychiatrist/partner with his practices in 2
s tates and inpatient practices also in 2 states.
T H E ALLERGY CENTER, Rockville, MD
March, 1987 – November, 1997
Provided Transcription Support at home for 3 allergists/immunologists and
p rovided In-Office Administrative Support as needed.
SUMMARY QUALIF ICATIONS :
25+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant, Transcriptionist, and
Assistant Office Manager with a strong command of the English language
w ith extensive knowledge of Medical, Operative, Radiologic, and Laboratory
terminology within various medical specialties. Proficient typing and
organizational skills. Self-starter/motivator and independent worker.
E xcellent verbal and wri t ten communication skills, as well as employer,
clinician, supervisor, patient/client, and peer interpersonal skills and
p roblem-solving abilities.
EDUCATION :
H igh School Diploma – Richard Montgomery H igh School, Rockville, MD
Some College Coursework and Teaching – Montgomery College, Rockville,
MD
ADDIT IONAL I NFORMATION :
Type 80+ WPM, vast knowledge of Medical, Operative, Radiologic, and
L aboratory terminology. Ability to operative many dictation, computer,
telephone, and facsimile/FAX machine systems.
SUMMARY :
Desired Salary/Wage: Negotiable with benefit package
Current Career Level: Experienced (prefer Non-Managerial Level)
Work Experience: 25+ years
Date of Availability: Negotiable
Work Status: Authorized to work in US for any employer (have valid Passport
and Driver’s L icense)
Securi ty Clearance: None
REFERENCES AVAI LABLE U PON REQUEST