Strong sense of responsibility and self motivation
Good written and oral communication skills
Great computer skills(Microsoft word, group cast, excel, Modern Medicine, SRS, Athena)
Organized and detail oriented
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Services Supervisor
ORTHOPAEDICS EAST, INC.
03.2023 - Current
Maintain work flow of 3 combined departments(Medical Records, Triage and appointments) and assist in department duties where needed, schedule appointments, handle medical record request, triage calls, open and distribute mail, address any questions and solve any problems within team.
Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments
Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction
Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings
Provided technical support to customers, troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions
Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service
Monitored customer service metrics and provided feedback to team members, upholding quality standards
Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues
Analyzed customer service data to identify trends, identify solutions and improve customer experience
Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours
Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service
Created and implemented maintenance plans for customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and reliability
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager
Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity
Kept high average of performance evaluations
Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities
Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations
Triage Clinical Assistant
ORTHOPAEDICS EAST, INC.
08.2002 - 03.2023
Provide patient care via telephone such as answering questions concerning wound care, prescriptions, process medical necessity forms for durable medical equipment
Provide medical assistant duties as needed such as sending already approved rx, assist with clinic questions and help solve matters with Medical Records, Appointment scheduling, front desk and surgery scheduling
Work in same day urgent appointments and nurse/cast visits
Re-Fax and correct orders if needed scheduling orders, work notes etc
Train new employees in triage for 20 years
Assist peers in other departments when called upon with problem solving when needed perform lead duties when supervisors were not available.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients
Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion
Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results
Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person
Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
Medical Assistant
ORTHOPAEDICS EAST, INC.
03.1999 - 08.2002
Patient care, assisted physicians in patient care, applied and removed dressings, applied and removed casts, removed sutures and stitches, obtained authorization for physical and occupational therapy and surgical procedures, scheduled surgical procedures and made physician referrals.
Medical Assistant
PITT ORTHOPEDIC SERVICE, INC.
10.1997 - 03.1999
Patient care, assisted physicians in patient care, applied and removed dressings, applied and removed casts, removed sutures and stitches, obtained authorization for physical and occupational therapy and surgical procedures, scheduled surgical procedures and made physician referrals.
Education
Applied Associate Degree - Medical Assisting -
PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Greenville, North Carolina
05.1996
High School Diploma -
D. H. CONLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Greenville, North Carolina
06.1991
Skills
Customer Service
Client Retention
Performance Evaluations
Policy Development
Leading Team Meetings
Professional Memberships
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (AAMA), 1998, Present