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Amy Whitmore

Maybrook,NY

Summary


Driven and resourceful administrative professional with over fifteen years of experience in the healthcare industry assisting with the work of high-achieving executives. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments, and supports professional needs with well-organized precision. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with a focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc
10.2014 - Current

· Oversaw the Information Technology (IT) Department

· Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries and presented urgent requests for a timely response. Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.

· Transcribed dictated information to provide clearly written communication.

  • Maintained all company licenses and contracts

· Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

· Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

· Organized and coordinated, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary.

· Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.

· Prepared documents, reports, and presentations, and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

· Transcribed meeting minutes to support business development and senior management teams.

· Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

· Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.

· Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.

· Handled logistics, catering, agendas, and travel arrangements for meetings and event planning for the board of directors.

· Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

· Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

· Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.

Medical Office Support Staff

Hudson Valley Thoracic and Vascular Associates
01.2011 - 10.2013

· Originally hired to continue the practices change to an EMR-based system, obtain insurance authorizations, and run the medical records department, but; after the loss of a staff member, I took on additional roles of the front desk secretary.

· Answered phones, booked appointments, prepared each physician's daily completed schedules, and greeted the patients upon entering the office.

· Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.

· Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.

· Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.

· Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.

· Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.

· Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.

· Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.

· Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.

· Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.

· Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.

· Assisted in the preparation of medical records to be released to other medical facilities requesting patient history and information.

· Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.

· Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.

· Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.

Unit Clerk- Emergency Room

St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011

· Answered unit calls and sent messages to healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.

· Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting the confidentiality of records.

· Arranged discharges and patient transportation.

· Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.

· Answered multi-line telephone systems, provided information, and directed calls.

· Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information.

· Coordinated diagnostic tests, collection of samples, and transportation to scanning rooms.

· Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying, and faxing documents.

· Organized and maintained a patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.

· Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Secretary

Cornerstone Chiropractic
01.2003 - 11.2007
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.


Education

No Degree - Nursing And Healthcare Administration

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
2012

High School Diploma -

Valley Central High School
Montgomery, NY
06.2004

Skills

    EMR systems

    Multi-line phone systems

    Insurance verification

    Medical Scheduling

    Calendar & Schedule Management

    Telephone & Front Desk Reception

    Strong Customer Service

    Filing & Records

    Report Writing

    Data Verification

    Insurance Pre-certifications

    Electronic Medical Records

    Complaint Handling

    Microsoft Office proficient

    Database Maintenance

    Business Correspondence

    Office Staff Leadership

    Interoffice Communications

    File Systems Management

    Confidentiality Understanding

    Complex Problem-Solving

    Preparing Contracts

    Meeting Minutes

    Vendor Relations Skills

    Managing Purchasing Activities

    HIPAA Guideline Compliance

    Administrative Procedures

    Resource Coordination and Allocation

    Issue Response and Resolution

Affiliations

  • Den Leader for the Maybrook Troop 236 Boy Scout and Cub Scout troop and mother of two Eagle Scouts.
  • Active community member involved in various community and children's sports activities.
  • Member of various booster clubs

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc
10.2014 - Current

Medical Office Support Staff

Hudson Valley Thoracic and Vascular Associates
01.2011 - 10.2013

Unit Clerk- Emergency Room

St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011

Secretary

Cornerstone Chiropractic
01.2003 - 11.2007

No Degree - Nursing And Healthcare Administration

Orange County Community College

High School Diploma -

Valley Central High School
Amy Whitmore