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Karen Trudel

Stony Plain,AB

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with over twenty years' experience working in administration, with a specialty in clinical healthcare documentation, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a health information management position!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Bryanne Manveiler Psychology
Calgary, AB
01.2022 - Current
  • Managing client appointments in Owl Practice Suite and customer inquiries through email and telephone communication.
  • Organizing virtual meetings, including setting up video conference calls, and agendas.
  • Processing invoices, bill payments, and receipts to track finances, resulting in accurate financial records.
  • Preparing and editing documents, including reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • Conducting online research for projects, compiling relevant data, and summarizing findings.
  • Transcribing audio recordings into written format according to specified guidelines.
  • Adhering to HIPAA standards.

Virtual Medical Scribe

IKS Health
Concord, ON
09.2020 - 03.2024
  • Used EHR system, EPIC to manage patient records, always maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards.
  • Prepared charts for upcoming appointments by retrieving relevant medical history from previous visits.
  • Monitored and updated patients' electronic health records (EHR) to reflect current diagnoses and treatments.
  • Accurately documented patient information including histories, vital signs, lab results, physical examinations, medications and diagnoses in electronic medical records.
  • Assisted physicians during patient visits by taking detailed notes on interactions and treatment plans.
  • Identified mistakes in patient documentation and checked with doctors to obtain correct information in order to maintain quality assurance.
  • Verified accuracy of dictated reports prior to release for physician review.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of terminology for multiple medical specialties, consistently seeking ongoing training to expand and maintain knowledge base.

Medical Transcriptionist

AQuity Solutions
Concord, ON
10.2015 - 08.2020
  • Transcribed physician-dictated medical reports into the electronic health record system, maintaining high accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ensured proper formatting of transcribed documents according to hospital standards.
  • Reviewed diagnostic and procedural terminology for accuracy and identified errors in reports which could compromise patient care.
  • Conducted quality control checks on completed reports and corrected errors as needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
  • Demonstrated fast and accurate typing abilities.
  • Efficient in transcription software and equipment to work from home.

Education

Health Information Management Certficate -

CHA Learning
03.2025

Medical Transcription/Clinical Healthcare Document Improvement Specialist -

Canscribe Career College
Kelowna, BC
09.2012

Bachelor of Arts And Bachelor of Management -

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
08-2003

Skills

  • EPIC/Connect Care EHR
  • Health information management
  • ICD-10-CA and CCI proficiency
  • HIPAA compliance training
  • Clinical documentation proficiency
  • Quality records management
  • Typing Proficiency: 70 WPM
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
  • Clinical transcription expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Exceptional work ethic and professionalism

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Bryanne Manveiler Psychology
01.2022 - Current

Virtual Medical Scribe

IKS Health
09.2020 - 03.2024

Medical Transcriptionist

AQuity Solutions
10.2015 - 08.2020

Health Information Management Certficate -

CHA Learning

Medical Transcription/Clinical Healthcare Document Improvement Specialist -

Canscribe Career College

Bachelor of Arts And Bachelor of Management -

University of Lethbridge
Karen Trudel