Lillian (Laney) Tarleton

Phone: 843-***-****

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Career Overview

I have excellent communication and typing skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines; and a multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability.

Work Experience

Adjusted to voice transcription of ten Gastroenterologists for the last 5 years, paying attention to specific information required by each physician; developed formats to aid in speed of typing; and established good working relationships with various employees in their practice located at three sites. Transcribed letters, clinic notes, and endoscopy reports. Worked daily with various software programs at Charleston GI, noting discrepancies of patient data in software, and reporting these to management for correction. Replaced by Electronic Medical Record on 1/15/2017.

Transcribed patient data in General Medical, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Nephrology, and Hematology at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. This included clinic notes, correspondence, and physician handouts for residents and attending staff.

oIn Neurology, typed reports and minutes; transcribed correspondence and patient reports to include EEG reports, BAER reports, VER reports, and attending notes.

oIn Cardiology, transcribed EKG reports, cardiac catheterization reports, and clinical handouts for lectures.

As a Clinic Clerk at the VA Medical Center, worked the various clinics (Medical, Neurology, Gastro- enterology, Pulmonary, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Nephrology, and Hematology); following the doctors’ notes, ordered lab tests, x-rays, and procedures.

As Controlled Substance Inspector for three years, performed inspections on the wards, ICUs, OR, and pharmacy at the VA Medical Center.

Typed responses regarding veterans’ clinical issues for them and Congressional Offices; typed all patient concerns in the National Patient Advocacy Software; and typed reports and procedural forms.

Created/typed reports from a database in Microsoft Excel and Word; typed correspondence and numerical data for use in briefings and presentations; created/typed instruction handouts, desk manuals, program notes, etc.

Appointed technical resource for the Word Perfect Program during which time I trained and assisted all users and developed a Word Perfect 5.1 Handbook.

Skill Highlights

Energetic and highly organized with superior attention to detail

Compliant with HIPAA regulations.

Experienced in proofreading the work of clerical staff, report compilation, planning, and coordinating

Documented and monitored quality assurance studies

Thirty-three year experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment at the VA Medical Center

Proficient with medical terminology and typing

Self-starter with professional manner

Worked with Microsoft Office, Express Scribe, and clinic-specific software

Core Accomplishments

Presented with yearly Superior Performance Awards during employment at the VA Medical Center.

Received Special Mention four years in a row from the VA Regional Office for implementation and direction of the Purchase Card Program at the VA Medical Center.

Received Award for development of Word Perfect 5.1 Handbook.

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Education

Palmer Junior College, Charleston, SC. Associate Degree in Business, Medical Secretarial Program. Graduated with Highest Honors and was included in the Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges.

Employments

Transcriptionist, Charleston Gastroenterology Associates, Charleston, SC, 2011 – 1/15/2017

Purchase Card Coordinator, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJ VAMC), Charleston, SC, 2005 – 2010

Labor Relations Assistant, Human Resources, RHJ VAMC, 2001 – 2005

Administrative Assistant, Environmental Management Service, RHJ VAMC, 1998 – 2001

Patient Advocate, Director’s Office, RHJ VAMC, 1994 – 1998

Secretary to Chief of Information Resources, RHJ VAMC, 1992 – 1994

Secretary to Chief of Neurology Service, RHJ VAMC, 1984 – 1987

Management Assistant to Chief of Medical Service, RHJ VAMC, 1982 – 1984

Letter of recommendation and references available upon request.

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