Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Timeline
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Deborah (Debi)  Hoffman Hovila

Deborah (Debi) Hoffman Hovila

Summary

Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient and customer care and reliable customer service support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages needs with grace.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homemaker

Self
DELAFIELD, United States
09.2015 - Current

Managed home and children as well as numerous volunteer opportunities at local church and agency.

Director of Women's Groups

Elmbrook Church
Brookfield, WI
10.2006 - 09.2015
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Managed team of 60 volunteers, overseeing recruiting, training, and professional growth of volunteer team.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Homemaker

Self
Delafield, WI
10.2000 - 10.2006

Care for home and 3 babies.

Additional volunteer activities in my local church.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Customer Service Rep

Medical Sciences Laboratory
Wauwatosa, WI
05.1998 - 10.2000
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
  • Assessed customer issues and identified resources and tools to provide solid solutions.
  • Answered and directed phone calls, filed documents, performed data entry and handled billing.
  • Identified and initiated problem resolution by updating and delegating actions to teammates.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Effective liaison between customers and internal departments.

Clinical Laboratory Generalist/ Supervisor

Family Health Plan-
Milwaukee, WI
01.1992 - 05.1998
  • Work 5 years as a generalist then 2 years as a supervisor.
  • Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations.
  • Liaised with laboratory leadership to keep expenses within departmental budget.
  • Adhered to proper resource allocation and coordination to drive maximum personnel productivity and control departmental supply expenses.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Managed a small staff of approx 10 employees
  • Worked with physicians and other clinic personnel to provide complete medical patient care.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist

West Allis Memorial Hospital
West Allis, WI
05.1989 - 01.1992
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Performed generalist Laboratory tests as well as phlebotomy.
  • 1 year 2nd shift, 1 year 3rd shift.
  • Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technologist

UW- Milwaukee
Milwaukee
05.1989

Skills

  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Proactive Self-Starter

Certification

  • MT - Medical Technologist

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Certification obtained in 1989

Timeline

Homemaker

Self
09.2015 - Current

Director of Women's Groups

Elmbrook Church
10.2006 - 09.2015

Homemaker

Self
10.2000 - 10.2006

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Customer Service Rep

Medical Sciences Laboratory
05.1998 - 10.2000

Clinical Laboratory Generalist/ Supervisor

Family Health Plan-
01.1992 - 05.1998

Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist

West Allis Memorial Hospital
05.1989 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technologist

UW- Milwaukee
Deborah (Debi) Hoffman Hovila