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Lori J. Breda
WORK HISTORY Chiropractic Assistant – 09/2023 to 05/2024
Agona Center of Wellness in White Oak, PA
Greet and check in patients upon arrival.
Collect and process cash, credit card, and HSA payments.
Schedule appointments and manage calendar.
Maintain filing system and payment records.
Answer phone calls and make appointment reminder calls.
Protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Assist with therapies to include Hydro Massage Bed, Novo Massage Chair, electrical muscle stimulation, traction table, and hand-held massage.
Sanitize all equipment and maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms, waiting room, restroom, and main office area.
Transcriptionist / Secretary III (remote position) – 11/2020 to 11/2021
University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA
Transcribe audio files for a variety of research projects in a verbatim fashion.
Proofread and edit transcripts generated by automatic speech recognition to correct errors and guarantee accuracy.
Utilize Express Scribe Pro and Microsoft Word for document preparation.
Participate in weekly meetings with the research team via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams video conferencing.
Independent Medical Transcriptionist (self-employed) – 1999 to Present
Provide a HIPAA-compliant transcription service to physicians and other professionals nationwide on a contract basis from home office.
Transcribe a variety of report types for various medical specialties to include psychiatry, radiology, emergency medicine, rheumatology, podiatry, orthopaedics, dermatology, gastroenterology, and sleep medicine.
Transcribe and edit independent medical examinations, medical record reviews, and peer reviews.
Review transcripts for completeness against audio and correct any errors, omissions, or inconsistencies as needed.
Home Education Supervisor – 1999 to Present
Serve as the primary instructor for seven children, teaching all courses at all grade levels from preschool through high school.
Establish educational objectives for each academic year, research curricula, and create lesson plans.
Develop individualized academic schedules and study plans for students working at different grade levels.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet each student’s varying needs, goals, and interests.
Evaluate student progress and maintain all records.
919 8th Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 Home: 412-***-**** Cell: 267-***-**** **************@*****.***
Lori J. Breda
WORK HISTORY Medical Transcriptionist / Supervisor & Lead Transcriptionist – 1989 to 1998
Worked for several Pittsburgh-based facilities, both on-site and remotely, including UPMC Children’s Hospital, HealthAmerica Oakland Health Center, Medical Records Corporation, and Medscribe, Inc.
Served in a supervisory role as the lead transcriptionist and was responsible for prioritizing and assigning work to the transcription team.
Transcribed primarily acute care/basic 4 and diagnostic radiology reports.
EDUCATION Reflexology Practitioner – 2015
School of Natural Health Sciences – 300-hour self-study program
Study the history, theory, and proper techniques of therapeutic reflexology.
Become highly proficient in anatomy and physiology by mapping the reflex areas of the feet to all systems of the body.
Develop customized reflexology sessions based on client-specific needs.
Explain the benefits of and contraindications to reflexology.
Practice ethics and professionalism in the bodywork field.
Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Learn relevant business practices and marketing skills.
Train to practitioner/therapist level by completing all hands-on case studies, test modules, and final practical examination.
Medical Administrative Assistant – 1989
Everest Institute (formerly Duff’s Business Institute) in Pittsburgh, PA
Course work and achievements included:
Front Office / Administrative and Clerical Skills
Back Office / Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
Administering Medications and Injections
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessing Vital Signs
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical Insurance and Billing
Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA
Student Tutor in the Student Learning Center
Externship at UPMC McKeesport Hospital
CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
oAmerican Heart Association BLS Certification (CPR, AED, and First Aid)
919 8th Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 Home: 412-***-**** Cell: 267-***-**** **************@*****.***
Lori J. Breda
RELEVANT SKILLS
Administrative & Clerical Support CPR, AED, & First Aid HIPAA Compliance
Clinical & Laboratory Support Anatomy & Physiology Medical Transcription
Medication Administration Medical Terminology Verbatim Transcription
Assessing Vital Signs Medical Records Speech Recognition
Patient Care Typing (85+ WPM) Zoom / Microsoft Teams
Reflexology Recordkeeping Slack / Box
Chiropractic Therapies Supervising Proofreading
Customer Service Teaching Editing
oMedical Receptionist Skills, January 2023
oManagement & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence, January 2022
oAnalyzing Data, January 2022
oSales Skills, January 2022
oAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist, January 2022
oCustomer Focus & Orientation, January 2022
oProtecting Patient Privacy, January 2022
oWritten Communication (advanced), November 2021
oTyping, November 2021
oWork Motivation, July 2021
oMedical Terminology, May 2021
oWritten Communication, May 2021
oManagement & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution, March 2021
oSupervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees, March 2021
oSupervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills, March 2021
oWorking with MS Word Documents, March 2021
oVerbal Communication, March 2021
oPatient-Focused Care, March 2021
oBasic Computer Skills, March 2021
oData Entry: Accuracy, March 2021
oWorkplace English, March 2021
oClinical Judgment, March 2021
oProofreading, March 2021
oFirst Aid, March 2021
oOffice Manager, May 2020
oReceptionist, November 2019
oAttention to Detail, November 2019
oNursing Assistant Skills, December 2019
oElectronic Health Records: Best Practices, November 2019
INDEED ASSESSMENTS