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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
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