Medical Language Specialist Resume Example

Medical Language Specialist with 18 years of experience in editing/transcribing patient reports in the acute healthcare setting, as well as outpatient clinic notes of multispecialty providers, meeting deadlines and receiving outstanding quality assurance checks of at least 98% accuracy with timely processing of information, including prioritized reports needed STAT, for use by healthcare providers, management, insurance companies, and government and regulatory agencies.

Substantial knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, surgical and procedural terminology, laboratory and diagnostic testing terminology, and pharmacology.

Utmost respect for HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations and understanding of the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and security of PHI (protected health information). 

Experience with working in electronic health records Cerner PowerChart and Cerner Soarian. 

Knowledge of Windows applications with computer skills using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 

Experience in understanding diverse accents and dialects as well as varying dictation and grammatical styles. 

High standards of attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and organizational skills. 

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving productivity quotas and exceeding quality assurance expectations. 

Excellent aptitude for research and expertise in seeking answers through exploring the internet and/or electronic health record for needed information including names of providers and facilities, procedures, equipment, insurance information, and other relevant data. 

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

Good interpersonal skills including clear communication, attentive listening, and ability to keep a positive attitude and work well as part of a team.