LESLIE PATRICIA KRALLIS

11771 Texas Avenue #3

Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310)869-2663 (CELL); lka8eeb0@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS AS A MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER AND/OR WORK
AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN A MEDICAL RESEARCH SETTING.

WORK EXPERIENCE (LOS ANGELES, CA):

2007-2010 PART-TIME PER DIEM MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER, SAINT JOHN'S
HOSPITAL, SANTA MONICA
Transcribe surgical pathology reports (microscopic
examinations/final diagnoses) using MS Word interfaced with
Dictaphone/MediTech, and most recently WebMedx. Skilled at accessing
templates for special procedures.
2006-2007 FULL-TIME PER DIEM MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER, UCLA
DERMATOPATHOLOGY OUTREACH
PROGRAM, LOS ANGELES
Transcribe dermatopathology surgical pathology reports in their
entirety in a demanding work environment with emphasis on turnaround
time.
1996-2006 CAREER MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER, UCLA HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF
PATHOLOGY, LOS ANGELES
Transcribe from written copy and dictation, using Winscribe (also
Softscript) Dictating System interfaced with PowerPath/MS Word,
surgical pathology reports (gross descriptions, microscopic
examination, and final diagnoses) with emphasis on
proofreading/editing in preparation for electronic sign-out. Consult
with pathologists/residents on methods of troubleshooting
discrepancies and obtaining optimal use of software. Sufficient
knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology to use logic
in pathology reports that are unclear. Flexibility and willingness to
learn new software systems.
1987-1996 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II, UCLA SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE/SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL
MEDICINE/CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION & DISEASE PREVENTION
Under NIH AIDS Education composition of letters and correspondence
related to Division Chief's/principal investigator's involvement in
other medical activities; preparation (extensive
typing/editing/formatting) of new and renewal grant submissions and
assisting project participants (Medicine/Nursing/Public Health) on
grant requirements and follow-up on grant guidelines; typing, editing
and formatting medical manuscripts using appropriate journal style, as
well as course curricula for medical students; responsible for
maintenance and follow-up of paperwork on various IRB submissions
(HSPC research protocols/ consent forms); coordinate meetings and
search committee activities for Preventive Medicine Residency Program
under Center; complete university-related forms; library searches,
phones and appointment scheduling.
1984-1987 VARIOUS TEMPORARY POSITIONS, UCLA CAMPUS, MEDICAL CENTER
AND HOSPITAL
School of Engineering, School of Psychology, Nuclear Medicine,
Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Radiology,
Chancellor's Office, Letters submitted billing for three clinics;
assisted neurologist in exam room; phones.
1977 SECRETARY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DIVISION OF
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY/DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Entry level position (before advent of word processing), typed and
edited research papers and testing materials
(cognitive/psychological) for and provided secretarial assistance to
eight neuropsychologists; patient appointment scheduling; reported to
Division Chief regarding day's activities.
EDUCATION:
1974-1976 Burdett Business School, Boston, MA (Medical
Administrative Program)
1971-1974 Hingham High School, Hingham, MA (Business Preparatory
Program)
WORK RELATED SKILLS:
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, medical software systems (MediTech,
Softscript, Winscribe, WebMedx); preparation/editing of NIH-related
research grants, and medical manuscripts using journal style; widely
versed in medical terminologies, specifically Pathology; broad
administrative experience in academic, office and laboratory
settings. Proficient in spelling and grammatical structure; detail
oriented. Accustomed to working under deadlines.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Medical Research, Forensic Science, Journalism,
Cultural Studies (Wish to pursue Geriatric Studies)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST