Goodness Idinma Ughachukwu

Freelance Patient Care Coordinator & Medical Scribe

Upwork

Dec 2025 - Current (8 months)

• Supporting U.S.-based healthcare providers remotely with care coordination and medical scribing • Documenting patient encounters in real time, including history, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans • Coordinating follow-up care, referrals, and making sure patients don’t fall through the cracks • Managing care plans and keeping provider notes accurate and up to date in EMR systems • Handling prior authorizations, eligibility checks, and patient communication on behalf of providers

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Medical Officer

General Hospital, Isolo

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (9 months)

• Coordinated care for outpatient and inpatient cases with a focus on chronic disease management • Communicated with care teams to make sure patient information was shared accurately and on time • Prepared clinical summaries and kept care plans updated across patient visits • Documented all encounters in the EMR and flagged care gaps that needed follow-up

Freelance Patient Care Coordinator & Medical Scribe

Upwork

Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 1 month)

• Supported multiple U.S. providers part time with documentation, care coordination, and patient follow-up • Gained solid experience working across U.S. time zones and adapting to different provider workflows

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Medical Officer

St. Angela’s Hospital, Sapati

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

• Managed a caseload of chronic condition patients, updating care plans and tracking progress • Reviewed lab and imaging results and communicated findings to the right people quickly • Completed PHQ-9, GAD-7 and functional assessments as part of routine patient care • Identified red flags early and escalated urgent cases without delay • Utilized ChatGPT as an auxiliary tool to refine clinical documentation, ensuring notes were comprehensive, well-structured, and accurate for patient records • Managed complex patient scheduling and clinical timelines, optimizing the workflow to ensure timely follow-ups and efficient patient care coordination

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Medical Officer

FUNAAB Health Centre

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

• Delivered primary and chronic care, handling everything from assessment to documentation • Supported preventive care initiatives and kept patients up to date with screenings • Recorded all visits in the EMR with accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up notes

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Medical House Officer

Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)

• Rotated through Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology • Built strong habits in patient clerking, record-keeping, and multidisciplinary team communication

Goodness Idinma Ughachukwu

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