CAROLYN E. KILLINGS
Brockport,NY
Summary
Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers and Sr. Purchasing Associate to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Purchasing Associate
St Ann's Home For The Aged
Rochester, NY
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Administered project-based data entry assignments within departments and database for accurate record-keeping.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
CNA
St Ann's Home For The Aged
Rochester, New York
08.1996 - 04.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in on rehab unit 32-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Unit Secretary
St Ann's Home For The Aged
Rochester, NY
09.2000 - 11.2002
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day from different departments and different vendors.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Answered phone calls and messages for numerous physician medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
- Kept detailed records of office inventories and CSR inventories placed orders for more supplies made sure that dollar amounts were place on spreadsheets.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans for doctors and nurses.
Education
License - Medical Association of Billing
Medical Association of Billing
Po Box 1090 Mount Jackson Va 2284210.2018
Associate of Science - Assosicate Degree Medical Billing And Coding
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS07.2017
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
950 Norton Street06.1978
Skills
- Purchasing
- Price negotiation
- Vendor relationship management
- Customer Service
- Self-motivated professional
Timeline
Sr. Purchasing Associate
St Ann's Home For The Aged
04.2018 - 09.2020
Unit Secretary
St Ann's Home For The Aged
09.2000 - 11.2002
CNA
St Ann's Home For The Aged
08.1996 - 04.2018
License - Medical Association of Billing
Medical Association of Billing
Associate of Science - Assosicate Degree Medical Billing And Coding
Grantham University
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School