Deirdre Bush
Clay, NY *****
Phone: 315-***-****
Email: ************@***.***
EDUCATION
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE - Bachelor of Arts, May 2001
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Associate of Applied Science in Nutrition, May 1996
CERTIFICATES
CAREER STEP MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TRAINING PROGRAM – Certificate with honors, 2006
AEROBIC & FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - Certified Aerobics Instructor - 1991
EXPERIENCE
Medical Transcriptionist- Home Based IC 1/2010 - Present
•Transcribes all dictated reports utilizing digital dictation system, PC-based transcription system, speech recognition editing, and hospital information system.
•Daily exposure to reports for a wide variety of specialties and dictators.
•Applies broad-based knowledge of medical terminology, medical transcription guidelines, proper grammar, and ability to distinguish dialects, accents and dictation styles.
•Maintain minimum 98% accuracy.
Medical Transcriptionist- Home Based Employee 1/07 - 1/2010
Crouse Hospital
•Transcribes all dictated reports utilizing digital dictation system, PC-based transcription system, speech recognition editing, and hospital information system.
•Daily exposure to reports for a wide variety of specialties and dictators.
•Applies broad-based knowledge of medical terminology, medical transcription guidelines, proper grammar, and ability to distinguish dialects, accents and dictation styles.
•Maintain minimum 98% accuracy.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 9/03 - 12/06
Bayer Healthcare
•Sales Ranking - Top 10% of Regional Division for 2004.
•Experience promoting anti-infectives & men’s health products to office/hospital based physicians in the following specialties: Primary Care, Urology, Otolaryngology, Infectious Disease, Oncology.
•Manage key accounts and utilize broad disease management and product knowledge to generate increase in sales.
•Coordinate & organize educational luncheons, seminars, & medical education product discussions for physicians.
•Independently organized and conducted business from home office.
Marketing Sales Coordinator 11/01 – 9/03
Catalina Health Resource - Saddle Brook, NJ
•Received “President’s Club Award” for performance excellence in business development.
•Negotiated prices, payment terms and program details to Rx and OTC clients, advertising agencies, sales directors and marketing.
•Tracked and monitored weekly sales to ensure successful program response.
•Effectively launched direct-to-consumer programs to enhance patient health outcomes and drive incremental prescription revenue.
Marketing Services Representative – Biochemical Medical Services 4/99 to 10/01
•Recognized for customer service excellence, 2001.
•Promoted pharmaceutical products to potential clients to address obesity and associated co-morbid health concerns.
•Conducted product discussions on obesity at organized community meetings as medical education and screening opportunities for prospective clients.
•Developed and executed business plans resulting in increased patient enrollment.
•Initiated client follow up programs, increasing annual revenue and decreasing client complaints.
Dietetic Technician 2/96 - 3/99
Sharon Saka Associates - Suffern, NY
•Interpreted routine diet orders and modified diets according to patterns, needs and preferences, performed nutritional assessments.
•Worked with dieticians on patient assessments, follow-ups, diet calculations and discharge planning.
•Effectively communicated with physicians, nurses, and all medical professionals in the clinical and private office settings.
•Provided healthcare education to patients and families; quickly established interpersonal rapport in the medical environment - compassionately understanding patient concerns.
•Applied comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical research, and medical/surgical interventions in managing dietetic care.