Uma S
Germantown, Maryland
Summary
Self-motivated, dynamic, passionate medical proofreader - editor with over 15+ years of experience at reviewing documents to evaluate grammar, spelling, and content. Sound knowledge about different medical terminologies and ability to prepare patient documentation from admission history, SOAP notes, surgical procedure, and physical to discharge summary. Methodical and industrious with a good grasp of formatting, content structure and, style preferences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in multitasking and project management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Proofreader - Editor
Bhilwara Infosoft Private Limited
Bengaluru Urban
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Reviewed and corrected medical documents for clarity and accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
- Mentored junior proofreaders, sharing best practices and enhancing team efficiency in quality assurance processes.
- Utilized specialized proofreading software to streamline editing tasks, improving overall productivity and turnaround times.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on medical reports, identifying errors that could impact patient safety and care.
- Developed and implemented proofreading guidelines that improved consistency and accuracy across all medical documentation.
- Reviewed and edited documents to fix grammatical and spelling issues.
- Reviewed, proofread and corrected content for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and formatting.
- Performed quality control checks on all proofs prior to release.
Medical Proofreader - Editor
Mediscribe Private Limited
Bengaluru Urban
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Proofread and edited transcribed medical documents to ensure clarity, compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained 99% quality rating while adapting to varying workload through flexible scheduling.
- Increased productivity by implementing efficient editing and proofreading.
- Developed and implemented proofreading guidelines that improved consistency and accuracy across all medical documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of changes made during proofreading process.
Medical Transcriptist - Proofreader - Editor
R-Tech Infosoft Private Limited
Bengaluru Urban
03.2001 - 09.2012
- Transcription of physicians dictation of all departments into accurate and well-organized reports.
- Met a 48-hour deadline of turnaround time for all reports.
- Promoted as medical proofreader - editor after 1 year experience.
- Edited and proofread medical documents with focus on grammatical, medical terminology, accuracy and clarity.
- Increased productivity by implementing efficient editing and proofreading.
- Prioritised work according to importance of report and physicians need.
- Maintained current list of reports transcribed on a daily basis.
- Fact-checked pharmaceutical training material for accuracy and adhered to client standards.
- Utilized advanced transcription software to accurately convert voice recordings into written reports, maintaining high levels of precision.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on proofreading techniques, fostering a culture of excellence and attention to detail.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that streamlined editing workflows, significantly reducing error rates in final documents.
Education
Medical Transcriptionist - Medical Transcription Training
Scribe Solutions Private Limited
09.1999 - 08.2000
Diploma Holder - Department of Technical Education - Technical Education
Giridhar Ramnarayan Institute of Commercial Practice
Bengaluru Urban 06.1996 - 04.1999
Commerce Examination Certificate - English Typing Senior
The Associated Institute of Commerce
05.1996 - 06.1998
Skills
- Medical document proofreading
- Quality assurance processes
- Compliance standards
- Editing accuracy
- Grammatical correction
- Mentorship and training
- Proofreading guidelines
- Productivity improvement
- Medical terminology
- Error identification
- Team collaboration
- Client standards adherence
- Report prioritization
- Turnaround time management
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Medical Proofreader - Editor
Bhilwara Infosoft Private Limited
03.2014 - 09.2017
Medical Proofreader - Editor
Mediscribe Private Limited
02.2013 - 03.2014
Medical Transcriptist - Proofreader - Editor
R-Tech Infosoft Private Limited
03.2001 - 09.2012
Medical Transcriptionist - Medical Transcription Training
Scribe Solutions Private Limited
09.1999 - 08.2000
Diploma Holder - Department of Technical Education - Technical Education
Giridhar Ramnarayan Institute of Commercial Practice
06.1996 - 04.1999
Commerce Examination Certificate - English Typing Senior
The Associated Institute of Commerce
05.1996 - 06.1998