Highly skilled and resourceful professional who brings creativity, talent and an energetic attitude to every situation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with, as well as support effective partnerships with corporate senior management, peers and direct reports. Exceeds standards of excellence in challenging and dynamic environments while maintaining a strong sense of commitment to workplace ideals and deadlines. Effective and confident in communicating with individuals and groups on all levels.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Specialist
University Of Virginia Health System-Procurment
10.2023 - Current
Management: Oversee item file mailbox, prioritizing requests and ensuring timely completion according to urgency.
Research: Utilize PeopleSoft, GHX (Nuvia and CCXpert), and product/vendor websites to conduct thorough research on complex item file additions, verifying uom, pricing, item IDs, and other relevant information.
Data Entry: Input new products into the item file via PeopleSoft to generate item IDs for ordering purposes.
Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to requesters, addressing and resolving issues with items promptly and efficiently.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with buyers to update items, minimizing order/pricing exceptions and ensuring smooth procurement processes.
Analysis: Analyze and manage Owens & Minor daily reports and PeopleSoft pricing reports to inform decision-making and streamline operations.
Discontinuation: Identify and execute discontinuation of items as necessary, maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the item file.
Requisition Creation: Generate departmental requisitions for Procurement Ops and other departments as required.
Procedure Development: Develop and implement item file procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy in procurement operations.
Approval: Act as an approver for the Health System Demand Payments process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Office Support: Provide general office support by handling work orders, key requests, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Administrative Specialist
University Of Virginia Health System
10.2014 - 10.2023
Investigate date-of-service issues
Correct or create HAR's and move charges as necessary
Retrieve and analyze reports
Performs customer service to internal and external clients in regards to laboratory billing
Perform billing of Colonnades SNF patients
Data base for reference lab CLIA certificates
Obtain, maintain and update CLIAs and associated database to insure compliance with CAP
Maintain database of UVA internal CLIAS
Responsible for updating Medical Laboratories website with current accreditation materials
Place orders, track and maintain spreadsheet with Capital purchases
Assign O drive access to Lab employees and others as requested
Own and update Laboratory email groups within Outlook.
Administrative Specialist
UVA-Medical Laboratories
11.2006 - 10.2014
Assistant to Lab Administrator: generate letters, set up meetings, power point presentations, special projects and coordinate calendar
Provide customer support to internal and external customers
Help coordinate relocations and renovations and follow action as required
Generate and follow up with work orders
Act as liaison with other departments
Lab event coordination: lab week, holiday party and monthly employee lunches
Conduct all general office duties (order supplies, payment of invoices and employee reimbursements)
Lab Compliance audits and edits
Work with internal databases in order to edit billing issues
CLIA/accreditation records maintained for Medical Laboratories, Point-of-Care Testing sites and referral labs
Track CLIA expirations and pay for renewal certificates
Assist with arrangements for inspections by The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists
Telephone Counselor for Medical Laboratories: submit and track TSRs, maintain complete internal phone records including FAC cards and long distance and pager reports and annual phone directory updates
Review/coordinate subpoenas and other requests for release of diagnostic materials and record in electronic medical record
Provide agendas and take minutes for the following meetings: Quality Assurance, Safety, Point-of-Care, and Lab Managers Meetings.
Mortgage Closer/Post Document Specialist
Options, LLC
08.2001 - 11.2006
Provide customer service to borrowers (contacting customer in regards to changes, questions and concerns regarding their loan status, terms and documentation)
Responsible for preparing preliminary instructions for attorney/settlement agent
Run reports/update closing board in order to track loan closings
Work closely with processing department to insure file is clear, salable and ready to close
Collect required documents from attorney/settlement agent; verify that said documents are accurate
Review files and complete loan flow sheet
Enter information into Mortgageware
Ensure program, loan amount and other loan information is correct and input properly
Prepare all closing documents including Deed of Trust and Note
Scan/overnight packages to proper settlement agent
Prepare wire request
Calculate wire amounts for closing funds
Submit wire request to appropriate accounting department
Verify with Peachtree that all monies for credit reports, appraisals and all other fees have been collected, if not ensure that balances are collected at the time of settlement
Work closely with management and other departments to verify that the company is in compliance with all guidelines.
Administrative Assistant
Fox Staffing/St
02.2001 - 08.2001
Accountable for all departmental administrative functions including answering phones and sorting mail
Composed, edited and revised office memorandums and correspondence, updated and changed correspondence lists, prepared and coordinated outgoing faxes and mail
Copied and filed reports, purchase orders and invoices, established and maintained filing systems
Calculated after care accounts and mail invoices, received after care checks, copied and deposited into the correct account
Processed vendor invoices for payment and assisted with accounts payable and receivable
Maintained office inventory and order supplies
Provided timely office services and support for the department
Followed up on deadlines and assisted with reports
Handled confidential and sensitive information and worked independently to complete appointed tasks and all other duties or projects as assigned by direct manager
Reported office equipment problems and schedule needed repairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA
High School Diploma -
Nelson County High School
Lovingston, VA
06.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
01.1992
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, EPIC/Beaker and various industry databases and websites
Pays close attention to detail with tasks and document management
Excellent organization skills while effectively multi-tasking various assignments
Maintains strong communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic and genuine customer service
Proven expertise in prioritization and scheduling large assignments, writing procedures, formal letters, and corporate memorandums
Flexibility to work in a team or individual environment process improvement and task documentation
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