Hi, I’m
ELSA MERINE SKARIA
Medical Transcriptionist
Kochi,KOCHI
Summary
Seeking a profession which would comply with my skills.
One year of experience working as a kindergarten teacher. Around six years of experience working as a medical transcriptionist. Certified Medical Coder from AAPC. B.E. Biotechnology (course completed).
Overview
1
Certificate
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cigma Medical Coding Academy
Medical Coder Intern
02.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Led coding accuracy initiatives, enhancing compliance with CMS regulations and payer requirements.
- Mentored junior coders, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to coding best practices.
- Streamlined coding workflows, improving efficiency in claims processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of coded records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
EuroKids Pre-School
Kindergarten Teacher
06.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for handling children of age group 3-5 years.
- Prepare lesson plans and methods of assessment.
- Teaching them basics like alphabets, phonetics, shape, color, counting etc.
- Highly skilled in using the various tools to make the teaching interesting and effective i.e. books, music, and games and yoga.
- Teaching the children the fundamental skill of math and language through the various methods of teaching i.e. storytelling, educational games etc.
- Supervised students during field trips, recess and after school activities.
- Liaising with the parents in order to convey them the progress of their child.
- Laid due to Covid
PH Diagnostics
Medical Transcriptionist
11.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Provided support with transcribing all modalities of radiology ultrasound, MRI, CT scan and X-ray.
- Responsible for transcribing dictation to ensure quick turnaround time of reports to referring physicians and patients.
- Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form.
- Transcribed pregnancy reports by entering fetal measurements of various scans like early pregnancy scan, NT scan, anomaly scan and growth scans.
Aster Clinic
Medical transcriptionist
03.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Provided support with transcribing all modalities of radiology ultrasound.
- Transcribed for different divisions in a clinic setting including Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Urology, Cardiology, Pediatrics etc.
- Transcribed pregnancy reports by entering fetal measurements of various scans like early pregnancy scan, NT scan, anomaly scan and growth scans.
- Assisted radiologist in drafting x-rays using softwares like Imageent and PACS.
- Worked closely with front office staff and medical records staff to ensure accuracy of confidential patient records.
Aster DM Healthcare
Medical Transcriptionist
03.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Transcribed medical dictations with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reviewed and edited transcripts for grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology consistency.
- Ensured timely completion of transcription tasks to support clinical workflows.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify ambiguous dictations and improve documentation quality.
Wave Online Infoway Pvt. Ltd
Medical Transcriptionist
07.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Transcribed dictated medical reports (consultation reports, progress reports, operative reports, discharge summary etc.) as dictated by the physician.
- Return dictated reports in electronic form for physicians' review, signature and for inclusion in patients' medical record.
- Distinguish between homonyms, and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Education
Toc H Public School
Bachelor of Arts from Literature
04.2001
University Overview
- Final Grade: [Number]% B
Skills
Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner
Patience and flexibility
Certification
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder Intern
Cigma Medical Coding Academy
02.2022 - 09.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
EuroKids Pre-School
06.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Transcriptionist
PH Diagnostics
11.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Transcriptionist
Aster DM Healthcare
03.2017 - 08.2017
Medical transcriptionist
Aster Clinic
03.2017 - 09.2017
Medical Transcriptionist
Wave Online Infoway Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 01.2016
Toc H Public School
Bachelor of Arts from Literature
04.2001