Debra Lewis
Houma,LA
Summary
Dedicated Unit Secretary skilled in patient records management healthcare operations illustrated over 22 years of industry experience. Eager to offer effective communication and a proactive attitude to facilitate seamless patient care and bring value to the UMC team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary
Chabert Medical Center
Houma, LA
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Greeted visitors in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled diagnostic tests and procedures for patients according to established protocols.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
Unit Secretary
Terrebone General Medical Center
Houma, LA
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Greeted visitors in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Scheduled diagnostic tests and procedures for patients according to established protocols.
Unit Secretary
Terrebone General Medical Center
Houma, LA
08.1993 - 02.2015
- Greeted visitors in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Responded to requests from internal staff regarding patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled diagnostic tests and procedures for patients according to established protocols.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Attended regular meetings with department heads to discuss any changes in procedures or policies affecting unit operations.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
- Did payroll and other duties other than working at the desk.
- Monitor Tech
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA05.1978
Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Incoming Call Reception
- Patient Chart Maintenance
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Training and Coaching
- Customer Service
- Clinical Support
Timeline
Unit Secretary
Chabert Medical Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
Unit Secretary
Terrebone General Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2017
Unit Secretary
Terrebone General Medical Center
08.1993 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Nursing
Delgado Community College
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