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Dawn Decino

Wilmington,DE

Summary

Driven professional with keen eye for detail and history of effective administrative support. Known for ensuring smooth office operations through meticulous organization and thorough communication. Proven ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to changing needs, with strong skills in recordkeeping and time management. Bringing superior prioritization, planning, multitasking and critical thinking skills to become the backbone of the office environment. Enthusiastic team player with exceptional clerical experience.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant/Access Coordinator

Christiana Care
11.2021 - Current

CENTER FOR SURGICAL OPTIMIZATION


  • Oversee all front desk operations.
  • Train all new staff for scheduling in; RevCycle, Soarian, Surginet, PowerChart, Twistle, Artera, Outlook, Microsoft Office, TEAMS and Tracker Board.
  • Create and update all CSO Scheduling processes.
  • Coordinate daily functions in CSO Newark office.
  • Schedule appointments with awareness of patient preferences, provider availability, practice locations, and insurance needs.
  • Allocate patient's insurance in Soarian.
  • Send Twistle to surgical patients per protocol.
  • Interact with all patients and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Verify referral and insurance information as needed.
  • Prepare patients for video visits with providers when needed.
  • Perform end of day reconciliation reports for unattended worklists and MSPQ.
  • Supportive resource for all three CSO locations.
  • Answer all phone calls and distribute as appropriate.
  • Retrieve all voicemails and relay messages accurately.
  • Prepare patient charts for next day schedule.
  • Communicate with providers and staff through EMR and email in a timely manner.
  • Communicate with various surgeon's, specialist's, internal and external departments regarding mutual patients' medical history and optimization.
  • Order all medical and office supplies.
  • Work with PAR team to organize and label all medical supplies accurately.
  • Submit maintenance and IT requests.
  • Maintain Downtime binder and Office Fire & Safety Manual.
  • Conduct annual practice fire drill.
  • Prepare medical records with patient ID labels to be sent to HIMS.
  • Offer administrative support daily.
  • Proficient in RevCycle, Soarian, Surginet, PowerChart, Twistle, Artera, Outlook, Microsoft Office and TEAMS.
  • Member of CSO Counsel








Management Analyst I

State of Delaware
09.2017 - 11.2021

Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services


  • Develop reports for supervisors, managers, and directors to support data-driven decision making
  • Provide data for submission through the federal Uniform Reporting System annually
  • Collaborate with vendor to support development of functionality within the FOCUS case management data system
  • Liaise between staff and vendor to address FOCUS functionality defects
  • Ensure FOCUS functionality and workflow meet internal operational needs to promote positive youth and family outcomes and compliance with department, state, and federal rules and regulations
  • Maintain FOCUS user access profiles for all employees and contractors, including permission access levels
  • Develop and document written procedures for the Information Management Unit
  • Collaborate with program managers and leadership to identify and support reporting needs
  • Develop and revise forms needed to request system modifications to ensure accurate information is captured
  • Provide technical assistance to staff at all levels throughout the organization
  • Project Manager and facilitator for the Work Environment Committee
  • 6 years 6 months

Administrative Specialist III

State of Delaware
10.2015 - 09.2017

CLINICAL SERVICES-DIRECTOR'S OFFICE-Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services


  • Managed operations of the Deputy Director’s Office
  • Served as time-keeper, eSTAR system liaison, and human resources liaison for 50+ employees, ensuring accurate time-keeping in compliance with the State Merit Rules
  • Served as Assistant Editor for the Bounce Back Bulletin, division blog for internal and external stakeholders
  • Supported internal communication, including coordinating, editing and distributing the weekly division report to the Cabinet Secretary and agency staff
  • Created and revised presentations, charts, tracking logs, documents, and reports for division leadership
  • Provided technical assistance and support to hiring managers
  • Compiled fiscal and program information to ensure division leadership was prepared to present the agency’s budget request to the General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee hearing
  • Developed written and verbal communication to families, providers and stakeholders
  • Provided administrative and project management oversight throughout system reorganization
  • Updated/edited division policies and procedures to address changing agency needs
  • Record, transcribe and distribute minutes for various meetings
  • Worked in partnership with a team of administrative specialists on special projects and events
  • Coordinated meetings, trainings, conferences, and travel
  • Established and maintain a filing system for Deputy Director’s Office
  • Managed office supply inventory
  • Tracked fleet utilization, staffing and leave information, staff licensure for Medicaid billing, program admissions, length of stay, expenses, and performance expectations
  • Collaborated with Human Resources to update hiring procedures and develop training
  • 1 year 11 months

Administrative Specialist III

State of Delaware
10.2013 - 10.2015

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE-Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services


  • Managed operations of the Intake and Clinical Services Director’s Office
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts for Intake and Clinical Services
  • Supported supervisor and staff compliance with key performance expectations
  • Developed correspondence, presentations, and other documents for the Director of Intake and Clinical Services
  • Provided administrative hiring process support to hiring managers
  • Supported positive youth and family, provider, and stakeholder verbal and written communication
  • Recorded, transcribed and distributed minutes for various meetings
  • Collected, compiled and distributed documents and data relating to program statistics and caseloads
  • Established and maintained filing system for Clinical Services data and documentation
  • Coordinated meetings, trainings, conferences, budget hearings, and travel
  • Provided reliable administrative assistance for other offices in support of division goals
  • Ordered and inventoried office supplies
  • 2 years

Patient Coordinator

Gastroenterologist Specialists of Delaware
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Managed all Electronic Medical Record system data and reports
  • Maintained patient records via Electronic Medical Record in accordance with HIPAA
  • Scheduled patient office visits and procedures for two doctors at five locations
  • Liaised on behalf of the office with current and prospective patients, families, staff, and medical partners
  • Streamlined forms, correspondence, charts, tables, and logs used by office staff daily
  • Managed all office supplies, equipment, and patient medication sample inventories
  • Trained all new staff
  • Served as Patient Archive Records Officer
  • Assisted with CPT Codes and Patient Referrals
  • 3 years

Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons
09.2007 - 10.2010
  • Maintained employee files in accordance with state, federal, district, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Bright Horizons regulations
  • Managed the director’s correspondence to staff and families
  • Coordinated workshops, meetings, seminars, interviews, intake, tours, celebrations, family events, etc.
  • 3 years 1 month

Assistant Teacher

MBNA/Bright Horizons
01.1997 - 09.2007
  • Worked in collaboration with the teacher to positively impact the lives of children by providing a safe and nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
  • Responsible for reporting on attendance, classroom ratios, injuries, contagious illnesses and hospitalizations
  • 10 years 8 months

Senior Media Specialist

Best Buy, Inc
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Media Department Manager
  • Included supervision and training of approximately 20 media specialists
  • Provided excellent customer service, including sourcing products from other locations for customers
  • Coordinated and performed annual product inventory
  • Responsible for daily store reports to upper management
  • 2 years

Education

Basic Life Support

American Heart Association
Newark, DE
04-2024

Microsoft Suite Training

Delaware Technical and Community College
01.2013

Executive Secretary

Goldey Beacom College
Pike Creek, DE
06-1989

Diploma - Business Administration

Wilmington High School
Wilmington, DE
06-1987

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Detail oriented
  • Project management
  • Quick learner
  • Proficient in various software apps
  • Human Resources skills
  • Self motivated, independent worker
  • System Improvement Specialist
  • Team Player
  • Conflict resolution
  • Supply & Inventory Management
  • Strong organizational skills

Work Availability

monday
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekPaid time off

Timeline

Office Assistant/Access Coordinator

Christiana Care
11.2021 - Current

Management Analyst I

State of Delaware
09.2017 - 11.2021

Administrative Specialist III

State of Delaware
10.2015 - 09.2017

Administrative Specialist III

State of Delaware
10.2013 - 10.2015

Patient Coordinator

Gastroenterologist Specialists of Delaware
10.2010 - 10.2013

Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons
09.2007 - 10.2010

Assistant Teacher

MBNA/Bright Horizons
01.1997 - 09.2007

Senior Media Specialist

Best Buy, Inc
01.1995 - 01.1997

Microsoft Suite Training

Delaware Technical and Community College

Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

Executive Secretary

Goldey Beacom College

Diploma - Business Administration

Wilmington High School