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Responsible for editing medical documents such as history and physicals, consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries, radiology reports, sleep studies and cardiac studies for major hospitals using voice recognition software.

Trained company-developed voice recognition software.

Assisted in merger-acquisition transition when e-DOCS.net purchased my company, Transcription Plus.

Consulted with company executives on setting pricing for medical transcription services, as well as sales and marketing techniques. Consulted with voice recognition software developers to assist in incorporating software solutions for physicians and editors.

Acted as liaison between clients and new company management during transition.

Assessed telecommunications/computer hardware/software needs and worked with IT and telecommunications personnel to implement installation.

Hired and supervised medical transcriptionists and clerical staff.

Worked closely with CFO and accounting personnel to transition bookkeeping/acounting processes.

Performed daily bookkeeping, including A/R and general ledger.

Maintained transcriptionist work flow assignments.

Founded medical transcription company in 1990, beginning with only a computer and printer, growing it into a thriving business with 16 employees and 200 clients, and then selling the company in 1999.

Performed all acounting duties using QuickBooks, A/P, A/R, general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, daily income/expense journal, inventory, profit/loss statements, budget and tax documents and reporting. At the time of the sale of the company, prepared all due diligence documentation and assisted with audit by acquiring company.

Developed and implemented marketing strategy, made cold calls and follow-ups.

Met with clients to assess their needs, negotiate contracts and implement service. Maintained good ongoing relationships with clients.

Recruited office manager, medical transcriptionists, delivery personnel and office staff.

Negotiated contracts with vendors and purchased equipment and supplies.

Supervised employees, scheduled and maintained good workflow, and performed quality assurance on transcribed documents.

Office Manager for Radiology Department of major Houston hospital. Assured smooth flow in day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, demanding and challenging position.

Prepared and maintained $18 million yearly budget.

Oversaw daily 24-hour operations of front office, file room and medical transcriptionists for a 65-employee department. Direct supervisor of 16 employees.

Performed employee evaluations.

Resolved any problems and complaints which arose with physicians, employees or patients.

Assured correct entry and submission of all radiology patient charges.

Ordered supplies.

Assisted in implementing and carrying out quarterly disaster drills and disaster training.

Negotiated pricing with vendors.

Purchased file room supplies.

Attended weekly, monthly and quarterly management meetings.

Took minutes at weekly managers' meetings, prepared and distributed them.

Oversaw yearly projects, such as archiving x-rays, binding medical journals for radiology library, etc.

Assisted radiology director and 13 radiologists as needed.