SHARON L. DARVAS
*** ********* ***** - *************, ** 30046-7741
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CAREER OBJECTIVES: To secure a challenging work at home position where my experience, training, education and abilities will be fully and effectively utilized. Ideally, this position will allow for personal and professional growth commensurate with my achievements.
QUALIFICATIONS: A strong background which illustrates the ability to plan, organize, communicate and supervise. A competitive, result-oriented achiever with an innate sense of good business/professional judgment and an outgoing personality radiating a positive and quality image.
EDUCATION: Graduate of Buena Park High School, Buena Park, California
COURSE OF STUDY: General and Secretarial
Associate in Arts/Science Degree, Fullerton College, Fullerton, California
COURSE OF STUDY: Registered Nursing/Medical Secretarial and Medical
Office Management
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION: Attended the following colleges: Golden West
College, Orange Coast College, Saddleback College and Santa Ana College
completing 150+ units in continuing nursing education, educational training
seminars, paralegal studies and pre-law in preparation for a law degree.
SKILLS: Ability to work under pressure with time constraints, to concentrate with
excellent listening skills and to understand and apply relevant legal concepts
(e.g., confidentiality).
Broad base of knowledge in all areas of medicine.
Consults reference books and materials including the Internet to verify
information before report is sent with a blank.
Delivery of customer ready documents consistent with the standards defined
without over-reliance on quality assurance.
Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease
processes, signs and symptoms, medications and laboratory values.
Follows guidelines of customer and the AAMT Book of Style.
Identify inconsistencies, errors and missing information within a report that could
compromise patient care.
Instructor at the college level of medical terminology, medical transcription and
clinical medical assisting.
Keeps apprised of any changes in account specifics for accounts assigned.
Maintain ongoing personal education to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Over 15 years as a nurse in the hospital and office settings.
Over 10+ years as a Front Office Assistant and Medical Assistant.
Over 40 years of Medical Transcription experience.
Possess strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
Provides accurate and timely transcribed reports and medical documents.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of new procedures, medications, etc. in order
to perform at the highest level.
Team player - handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
Transcribes physician notes into well organized and accurate statements.
Translates medical abbreviations and jargon into appropriate long forms.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
AUGUST 1988 TO PRESENT: OWNER/FOUNDER
SD & Associates (California/Georgia) MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE
OCTOBER 2003 TO DECEMBER 2015: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST (REMOTE)
Noel E. Johnson, M.D.
Santa Ana, California
(Cardiology Practice)
APRIL 2005 TO JUNE 2025: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST (REMOTE)
Voice Systems/RTranscription/ QA EDITOR
Cognition Health Partners/Sten-Tel/ (Multiple Platforms)
Infraware
APRIL 2004 TO APRIL 2005: MEDICAL TRANSCIPTIONIST (REMOTE)
Golden Isles Medical Transcription
NOVEMBER 2001 TO APRIL 2003: MEDICAL PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
Alan J. Goldman, M.D. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST (IME REPORTS)
Santa Ana/Tustin, California
(Neurology Practice)
AUGUST 2000 TO JUNE 2003:
Orange Coast College INSTRUCTOR – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Costa Mesa, California INSTRUCTOR – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR – CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING
AUGUST 1988 TO NOVEMBER 2001:
Scott Haldeman, M.D. & Associates TRANSCRIPTION SUPERVISOR (IME REPORTS)
Santa Ana, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/ OFFICE NURSE
(Neurology Practice)
MAY 1987 TO AUGUST 1988:
Redhill Medical Management, Inc. TRANSCRIPTION SUPERVISOR
Santa Ana, California OFFICE MANAGER
(Workers Compensation Practice)
MARCH 1984 TO FEBRUARY 1987:
Community Psychiatric Centers TRANSCRIPTION SUPERVISOR
Santa Ana, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
MARCH 1983 TO MARCH 1984:
Sumicom, Inc. WORD PROCESSING DIRECTOR
Tustin, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
(Personal Computer Manufacturer)
Sharon L. Darvas
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MAY 1980 TO DECEMBER 1982:
James Company/Galbraith & Green WORD PROCESSING DIRECTOR
Tustin, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
(3rd Party Insurance Provider)
JULY 1979 TO APRIL 1980:
Doctor’s Professional Medical Group TRANSCRIPTION SUPERVISOR
Newport Beach, California OFFICE MANAGER/OFFICE NURSE
(Workers Compensation Practice)
JULY 1977 TO JULY 1979:
Airport Medical Clinic MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST
Newport Beach, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/ OFFICE NURSE
(Industrial Medical Practice)
APRIL 1974 TO APRIL 1977:
Canyon General Hospital (Kaiser) MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST
Anaheim, California EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
PRIVATE PRACTICE NURSING
JULY 1969 TO JUNE 1973:
Oak Cliff Medical & Surgical Hospital MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST
Dallas, Texas MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSE
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST