Jeffrey L. Johnson

Show Low, Arizona.

e-mail acu3fj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled General Transcriber, recent graduate – Medical Transcription Enhanced (92% GPA), US-certified Proofreader/copy-editor. Experienced Writer. Proficient English speaker. 17 years of experience with pharmaceuticals (eight of which were in hospital and care center settings). Three years of study and acquired knowledge of contract law and legal terminology. Adept understanding of anatomy and functions of the human body. Firm understanding of conventional medicine and medications, medicinal herbs as well as general health and wellness (physical, emotional and spiritual). Musician, guitarist, bassist, pianist (32 years writing/composing) with experience with two music bands playing mostly for/within the college scene in the Phoenix/Tempe/Glendale area in Arizona.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Highly motivated, intelligent, energetic, dedicated, focused, talented and artistic individual with a strong work ethic. 20 years of typing experience, Three years of experience in the transcription, proofreading/editing and writing field, US proofreading/copyediting certification (Universal Class Inc. November, 2011), Ezine approved and professional article writer, Currently working as a private contractor transcriptionist completing general, medical and some legal transcription, 17 years of experience with pharmaceuticals - 8 of which were in a hospital setting, Proficient with the English language, Confident in dealing with medications, patients, physicians, and nurses as well as with numerous computer systems and/or programs relating to the medical profession. 11 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital setting, retail pharmacy, prescription profile data entry and call center environment, Six years of experience in dealing with insurance companies and related data entry, Proficient in handling difficult circumstances in a regular or fast-paced environment and extremely focused when performing any difficult work and/or tasks at hand, Adept at establishing trust and credibility via the internet and Ecommerce, with public, fellow employees, and in private contracts, Excellent interpersonal skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

CPhT – Certified Pharmacy Technician

January, 2001 to current.

Proofreading/Copy-editing 101

Universal Class Inc.

Grade – 94%

Medical Transcription Enhanced

US Career Institute

Grade – 92%

WORK EXPERIENCE

O’Connor LMMS (Legal, Medical, Media Transcription)

This is part-time work involving the transcription of (currently) court hearings with a specific format using a secure server and audio player. Audio files are uploaded to a secure server and transcribed verbatim to an MS Word document per a specific format and style guide.

Rev Transcription - Audio/video Transcriber - November, 2012 – Current.

Files are chosen from a list and are to be transcribed accurately and submitted for review within a time limit. Files include Interviews, meetings, legal depositions, instructional videos, doctor dictations and focus groups. Many files require a verbatim transcription as well as time coding or time stamps.

Audio Works Production Company - Audio Transcriber - March, 2011 to current.

Responsible for transcribing audio/video mp3 files to MS Word documents. After completion, the completed MS Word files are attached and sent via email to Audio Works.

Transcription Vendors - Audio Transcriber - March, 2012 to January, 2013

Responsible for the transcription of various interviews, conferences, depositions, focus groups and lectures to MS Word documents from various audio/video files.

Also responsible for proofreading/editing completed transcription files for final submission.

Writer’s Planet – Writer/Editor May 2011 – April 2012

Responsible for writing “snippets” and short articles in different subjects and for various products, companies, as well as for travel and web forums. Also responsible for proofreading/editing other submissions from various employees of Writer’s Planet.

Banner Baywood Medical Center - Pharmacy Department

Mesa, AZ – August 6th, 2006 – October 31st, 2011 – Certified Pharmacy Technician {CPhT} – “Pharmacy Technician II”

Handling in-house Hospital phone calls and/or triaging for pharmacists and other staff when required relative to patient care.

Refilling/preparing oral, Intravenous, subcutaneous, topical and compounded medications to be administered to the patient.

Proficient with the "Pyxis" program which is used as an automated medication dispensing system.

Utilizing my extensive knowledge regarding Schedules 2-5 narcotics to assist fellow employees, nurses, and resolve discrepancies.

Always working with a smile and willing to help anyone make their day better.

ExcelleRx – Tempe, AZ March, 2003 – November, 2005 – Certified Pharmacy Technician {CPhT}

Tempe, AZ. March 2003 - November 2005

Certified Pharmacy Technician. {CPhT}

Triaging calls, assisting physicians and hospice nurses with patients' prescriptions, care planning, and problem solving.

Entering/updating patient demographic information.

Taking refill requests.

Inputting prescriptions to be dispensed or profiled for pharmacist verification.

Performing overrides for local pharmacies across the country using "MIMS" system.

Tracking emergent packages and resolving delivery problems with federal express and UPS.

Paging physicians/nurses when necessary for clarification, verification, and patient feedback.

Utilizing extensive knowledge on schedules 2-5 narcotics.

Contacting physicians regarding verification of outstanding CII-narcotic orders.

Walgreens Pharmacy – Mesa, AZ – April 1997 – January 2003 Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT

Reading prescriptions, entering prescription information into computer

Locating and filling medication for pharmacist verification

Taking refill requests

Billing insurance companies on-line, dealing with different "formularies" of insurance companies, as well as handling discharge overrides.

Contacting physicians or hospitals when needed.

Tempe Public Library – Tempe, AZ February, 1994 – March 1997 – Customer Service and Checkout

Entered new patrons into computer.

Checked out books.

Dealt with book fines, library fees, and customer service.

Walgreens Healthcare Plus – Tempe, AZ-June, 1995 – June-1996

Order Entry, Inventory Control, and Shipping.

Prepared prescriptions for a mail order facility.

Dealt with dispensing, Pre-counted Rx's, Order entry, Inventory, and shipping.

Private Contractor Musician.

Performed as a guitarist/singer for two music bands in Arizona.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Play and teach music-Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards/Piano, and percussion

Record for, and perform with local bands across the U.S. Speak some Spanish and Tagalog.

Study contract and trust law (four years).

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