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Paula Burrows

St. Paul Internal Medicine
Big Lake
15
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Medical Transcriptionist with a proven track record of maintaining 98% accuracy in document transcription. Skilled in HIPAA compliance, medical terminology, and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance documentation quality.

Work History

Medical Transcriptionist

6 Years 11 Months
St. Paul Internal Medicine | 08.2018 - 07.2025
  • Transcribed medical dictations with high accuracy within tight deadlines.
  • Reviewed and edited documentation for clarity and consistency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify terminology and improve documentation quality.
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure timely and accurate medical documentation, improving overall patient care.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
  • Expedited urgent document requests, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information to healthcare providers.

Medical Transcriptionist

1 Year 11 Months
CentraCare, St. Cloud Hospital | 06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive information efficiently.
  • Transcribed all types of hospital reports, including discharge and admission history and physicals, hospitalist visits, operative reports, x-rays reports, etc.
  • Maintained 98% accuracy rate for spelling and content.

Medical Transcriptionist

5 Years 8 Months
CentraCare, Monticello | 08.2010 - 04.2016
  • Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records, including admission history and physicals, discharge summaries, operative reports, radiology reports, cancer center reports, etc.
  • Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
  • Referred to variety of medical sources to prevent mistakes in medical terms.
  • Maintained 98% accuracy rate for spelling and content.

Education

Medical Assistant/Clerical - Medical Assistant And Medical Terminology

North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 08-1973

Skills

Fast typing speed
Strong work ethic
Strong listening skills
HIPAA compliance
Document accuracy
Close attention to detail
Medical terminology
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
Medical procedures

Interests

I currently own an electric bike store with my husband.

Timeline

Medical Transcriptionist

St. Paul Internal Medicine
08.2018 - 07.2025Read More

Medical Transcriptionist

CentraCare, St. Cloud Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2018Read More

Medical Transcriptionist

CentraCare, Monticello
08.2010 - 04.2016Read More

North Iowa Area Community College

Medical Assistant/Clerical from Medical Assistant And Medical Terminology
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Paula Burrows