Kim Chalmers
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Experienced Medical Transcriptionist with 30+ years of industry knowledge and a strong command of medical terminology. Skillfully transcribed clinical information to ensure accurate and detailed patient records, providing vital support to physicians. Demonstrated exceptional judgment and reasoning abilities throughout career. Possessing excellent comprehension and writing skills, honed expertise in a fast-paced medical environment, prioritizing accuracy, attention to detail, and maintaining strict confidentiality. Transitioning into a new field with strong adaptability and a keenness to learn new processes. Committed to utilizing transcription proficiency to make valuable contributions in a new role. Successfully adapted to changes introduced by province-wide implementation of Connect Care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Clerk
Superstore
01.2014 - Current
- Stocking meat department fridges and freezers, wrapping fresh cut meat, assisting customers with finding products as well as making recommendations regarding products
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Maintained sanitation standards within the department by adhering to strict cleaning procedures and guidelines.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
- Contributed to positive store reputation through friendly customer interactions and attention to detail in all aspects of meat department operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable and efficient service in the meat department.
Medical Transcriptionist
Alberta Precision Laboratories
06.1997 - Current
- Transcription of histopathology surgical, consult, and autopsy reports from verbal dictation and/or handwritten notes, in addition to proofreading and editing of said reports
- Timekeeper in EPeople for other laboratory departments
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Improved turnaround time for report generation by efficiently managing transcription tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Maintained high level of accuracy in transcriptions, ensuring that patient care decisions were based on reliable information.
- Contributed to healthcare quality improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to transcription processes and technologies.
Education
Medical Transcriptionist - Medical Transcription
SAIT
Calgary, AB08.1995
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Medical Laboratory Science
SAIT
Calgary, AB05.1989
Skills
- Strong knowledge and comprehension of medical terminology, particularly in the fields of pathology and laboratory medicine
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong typing skills, excellent telephone manner, and familiarity with various methods of communication
- Focused attention to accuracy and detail regarding report generation and proofreading medical reports
- Ability to focus on customer service, whether it is a patient in a health care situation or a customer in retail situation
- Patient-focused care
- Close attention to detail
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Excellent verbal communication
- Medical terminology expert
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Designed and worked on Province-wide Autopsy consent form while at Foothills Hospital.
Developed and implemented a procedure at the Diagnostic Scientific Centre to assign pathologists to cases, whereas previously, all reports were in a general pool. My method decreased turn around times and made pathologists accountable for the cases they were to issue reports on.
Timeline
Meat Clerk
Superstore
01.2014 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist
Alberta Precision Laboratories
06.1997 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist - Medical Transcription
SAIT
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Medical Laboratory Science
SAIT
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