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AFSANA SHAIKH

621/K5, Yash CHS LTD, MMRDA COLONY, MUMBAI

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Cognizant in optimizing workflow efficiency and accuracy in medical documentation. Expertise in HIPAA compliance and medical terminology, complemented by strong problem-solving skills and leadership capabilities. Proven track record in enhancing process quality and delivering impactful healthcare solutions. Aiming to leverage these skills to further advance operational excellence within the healthcare sector.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Process Executive

Cognizant
Bengaluru
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Assisted physicians with documentation of patient visits by entering detailed information into the electronic health record.
  • Provided real-time support to physicians during patient encounters and ensured accuracy of medical documentation.
  • Reviewed and corrected errors in EHRs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
  • Transcribed dictated notes from physicians into EHRs accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensured that the final documents adhered to established style guidelines and standards.
  • Performed quality control checks on all proofs prior to release.

Quality Documentation Specialist

Nuance Communications
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into the Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients and documented them into the EMR system.
  • Performed data entry of patient information, including demographics, vital signs, lab results, and other pertinent information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Used EHR system to manage patient records, always maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards.

Medical Content Writer

Neural IT
Airoli, Navi Mumbai
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Interpreted study results and wrote clear summaries of complex information.
  • Documented all information related to patient care in medical records accurately.
  • Drafting legal documents in accordance with state rules of civil procedure, and compiling content for websites, such as news articles and blog posts.
  • Worked with advocates and reported to the advocate.
  • All relevant records are chronologically arranged, bifurcated, and synchronized.

Medical Transcriber

Health Prime Services Pvt Ltd.
Andheri, Mumbai
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Conducted quality control checks of transcribed documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Reviewed and transcribed medical reports, including laboratory results and radiology images.
  • Developed accurate, timely and comprehensive written documentation for patient care activities.
  • Transcribed dictated notes from physicians into structured format using established guidelines.
  • Performed research on unfamiliar terms or abbreviations encountered while transcribing documents.
  • Attended continuing education courses focusing on advances in medicine, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology., as required by employer or regulatory agency policies, procedures.

Quality Control Analyst

Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Kanjurmarg East, Mumbai
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Performed pH, conductivity and water hardness tests on samples using standard laboratory techniques.
  • Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers and titrators.
  • Documented all testing procedures, results and observations accurately in lab notebooks.
  • Participated in the development of new methods for analyzing samples.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Management

Welingkar Institute
Mumbai, India
04-2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Vikas College of Arts, Commerce, And Science
Mumbai, India
04-2017

Skills

  • Documentation skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient history expertise
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Problem-solving
  • Data entry experience
  • Medical transcription
  • Leadership capability
  • Medicinal knowledge
  • Graphic design
  • Editing

Affiliations

  • Interested in new learning.
  • Cooking new recipes.
  • Graphic designing.
  • Travelling.
  • Social media managing.
  • Candle making.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • Medical Coding for U.S. Healthcare Industry (Instructor : Yunikee) - Udemy (27/09/2024)
  • Certificate Course in Pharmacovigilance (Instructor : SG Pharma Trainings) - Udemy (05/12/2024).
  • The Project Management Course (Instructor : 365 Careers) - Udemy (05/12/2024)
  • Medical Writing Skills for Beginners (Instructor : Virginia Chachati, MPharm) - Udemy (06/12/2024)

Timeline

Senior Process Executive

Cognizant
07.2023 - 01.2025

Quality Documentation Specialist

Nuance Communications
08.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Content Writer

Neural IT
11.2021 - 08.2022

Medical Transcriber

Health Prime Services Pvt Ltd.
01.2018 - 11.2021

Quality Control Analyst

Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 10.2017

MBA - Healthcare Management

Welingkar Institute

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Vikas College of Arts, Commerce, And Science

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