Debra Cooper-Sykes

**** ******** ******, ***** ******* Heights, IL 60411 / 708-***-****

A highly talented administrative professional with extensive experience in Medical Transcription. Summary of Qualifications

19 years of Medical Transcription experience.

21 years of Administrative experience overall.

Adapt at preparing pathology, radiology, orthopedics, discharge summaries, operative, history and physical reports, consultation & complication reports & filing medical records.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology, proof reading & procedures.

Excellent written skills including grammar, style, punctuation & English usage.

Outstanding verbal & listening skills to work with time constraints,

Type 85 wpm

Certificate: Medical Transcription

Professional

Experience

01/2022-Present Pathology Transcriptionist/Admin Assistant II University of Chicago Transcribe surgical pathology and autopsy reports via Epic/MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork, greet visitors and sort mail. 03/2021-12/2021 Pathology Transcriptionist GoPath Laboratories Transcribe GI and surgical pathology reports via SpeedsPath Systems and MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork. 07/2018 – 03/2021 Pathology Transcriptionist University of Illinois Hospital Transcribe surgical pathology and autopsy reports via Epic/Winscribe Systems and MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork, greet visitors and sort mail. 03/2017-07/2018 Pathology Administrative Asst./Transcriptionist Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

Transcribe surgical pathology and autopsy reports via CoPath Systems and MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork, greet visitors and sort mail. 02/2016- 03/2017 Medical Transcriptionist CSG, Inc, Dyer, IN Transcribed and edited cardiology reports.

09/14-02/2016 Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL

Transcribe surgical pathology and autopsy reports via Cerner Systems and MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork, greet visitors and sort mail. 03 /14 – 09/14 Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist MetroSouth Medical Center, Blue Island, IL

Transcribe surgical pathology and autopsy reports via Horizon Anatomic Pathological Service and MS Word. Provides clerical administrative support for the department, type correspondence, file pathology slides, cassettes and administrative paperwork, greet visitors and sort mail.

01/07 – 09/14 Medical Staffing Network, Inc. (Healthcare Staffing Agency) 215 Shuman Blvd., Naperville, IL 60555

Transcriptionist

Prepared documents by using transcription equipment at various hospitals and medical facilities; applying knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology; employed listening skills to decipher various accents, dialects, and dictation styles; operating a word processor to input data.

07/12 – 01/13 Transcriptionist Midwest Bone, Joint & Spine Institute, Orland Park, IL

Transcribed orthopedic office notes, medical evaluations and letters in MS Word. 01/10 - 05/10 TPS, Inc. Staffing (Government Staffing Agency) 211 W. Superior St, Wayland, MI 49348

Pathology Transcriptionist Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL Performed transcription of pathology reports from dictation submitted by pathologists and physician assistants. Collected and prioritized dictation according to clinical significance. Duties included copying and distributing reports, answering the telephone, and general office duties as needed.

04/08 – 07/09 Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago, IL Performed transcription of pathology reports from dictation using CoPath and Meditech Systems submitted by pathologists and physician assistants. Collected and prioritized dictation according to clinical significance. Additional duties included copying and distributing reports, answering the telephone, and general office duties as needed. 12/06 – 08/07 Receptionist Bryce Downey, LLC Chicago, IL Provided office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the office. Performed clerical duties in order to maintain office administration. Answered hones and operated a switchboard effectively. Answered inquiries about the company. Greeted visitors warmly and made sure they were comfortable. 07/04 – 07/06 Medical Transcriptionist Illiana Surgery Center, Munster, IN Transcribed doctors’ operative reports, discharge summaries, history and physicals, consultations, etc. via computerized and manual Dictaphone system for patient's charts. Education

08/09 – Present Chicago State University Major: Music Chicago, IL 10/01 - 07/04 College of Court Reporting Major: Medical Transcription Hobart, IN Graduated 9/04

Skills

Type 80 wpm, medical terminology, transcription, have used several Dictaphones and computer systems via wave files and internet systems for dictation, Word Perfect for Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, filing, data entry, faxing, and switchboard operation.