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Barbara Cacciatore Cacciatore

Peoria,AZ - Arizona

Summary

Effective Unit Secretary with superior expertise in patient privacy protocols and nursing unit operations. Well-versed in incoming call management and patient database updates demonstrated over Number years of related experience.

Meticulous and hardworking Unit Secretary with strong foundation in team training and development for administrative roles. Knowledge of medical billing, appointment scheduling and medication inventory management in providing quality patient care.

Efficient administrative professional offering Number years of commendable performance in Unit Secretary roles. Aiming to utilize strong knowledge of nursing unit operations and a skill for building patient rapport to contribute value to a dynamic healthcare team.

Highly organized Job Title knowledgeable about healthcare processes and administrative requirements. Qualified to handle insurance documentation, update charts and manage business correspondence. Pursued opportunity to learn Language to enhance support of Type populations.

Committed Job Title accustomed to scheduling lab work and follow-up appointments, as well as processing paperwork for patient discharges and admissions. Quick-learning and proactive with a proven history of going above and beyond to foster excellent patient care. Adept at fostering efficiency in nursing station operations and communicating effectively to minimize errors.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Secretary

Dell Webb Hosp
Peoria, AZ
01.2006 - 05.2008
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
  • Facilitated lab orders and medication administration.
  • Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries.
  • Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
  • Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Collaborated with assistants and Type doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.

Unit Secretary

Goodsam Banner Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.1981 - 12.1996
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
  • Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries.
  • Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.

Education

Bachlers Degree

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2005

Skills

  • Cleaning and Sterilizing
  • Medical Charting
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Preparing Treatment Rooms
  • Advising Patents
  • Invoice Preparation
  • CPR Certified
  • Supply Ordering
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation Review
  • Order Purchasing
  • Collecting Patient Specimens and Tests

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Dell Webb Hosp
01.2006 - 05.2008

Unit Secretary

Goodsam Banner Medical Center
06.1981 - 12.1996

Bachlers Degree

Grand Canyon University
Barbara Cacciatore Cacciatore