Self-motivated Legal Assistant with a background in Admissions at Long Term Care facilities. Facilitates case management for law firms and offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assitant/Office Manager
Cornelius & Talley, PC
Birmingham
03.2023 - Current
Managed case files and maintained organized legal documents for attorneys.
Prepared legal correspondence and ensured timely delivery to clients and courts.
Drafted contracts, petitions, and other legal documents for review.
Coordinated court filings and maintained compliance with deadlines and procedures.
Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates regularly.
Scheduled appointments, meetings, and court dates for legal team members efficiently.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling case materials securely.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
Balancing trust account
Ordering supplies
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receiveable
Director of Admissions
Diversicare Rehabilitation
Birmingham
11.2023 - 03.2024
Coordinated admissions processes for prospective residents at a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Assisted families with inquiries and provided information on services offered.
Developed relationships with local hospitals and referral sources for resident intake.
Maintained accurate records of admissions and resident information using database systems.
Organized tours of the facility for potential residents and their families.
Collaborated with the marketing team to promote community events and services.
Trained new staff on admission procedures and community policies effectively.
Ensured compliance with state regulations related to resident admissions and care standards.
Resolved any issues related to the admission process in a timely manner.
Insurance approval, certification, & pre authorization
Ordering any necessary medical equipment
Conducted clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for services
Assisted hospital discharges planners on transitioning the patient to our facility in a smooth, timely manner
Analyzed admission trends to inform strategic planning and outreach efforts.
Admissions Coordinator
Fair Haven Retirement Community
Irondale
05.2021 - 11.2023
Coordinated admissions processes for prospective residents at a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Assisted families with inquiries and provided information on services offered.
Developed relationships with local hospitals and referral sources for resident intake.
Maintained accurate records of admissions and resident information using database systems.
Organized tours of the facility for potential residents and their families.
Collaborated with the marketing team to promote community events and services.
Trained new staff on admission procedures and community policies effectively.
Ensured compliance with state regulations related to resident admissions and care standards.
Resolved any issues related to the admission process in a timely manner.
Insurance approval, certification, & pre authorization
Ordering any necessary medical equipment
Conducted clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for services
Assisted hospital discharges planners on transitioning the patient to our facility in a smooth, timely manner
Admissions Coordinator/Business Office
Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
Trussville
09.2018 - 05.2021
Coordinated admissions processes for new residents for short-term rehabilitation and long term care.
Managed communication with families and referral sources throughout the admissions journey.
Conducted thorough assessments to determine eligibility for rehabilitation services.
Maintained accurate records in the admissions database to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Developed relationships with local healthcare providers to streamline referral processes.
Facilitated orientation sessions for new residents and their families upon admission.
Communication with the patient's case manager & family.
Insurance approval, certification, & pre authorization.
Inputting patient information.
Accounts payable.
Creating & sending monthly statements.
Balancing patient trust account.
Worked up and submitted Institutional Medicaid Applications
Receptionist/Assistant Business Office Manager
Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
Trussville
06.2018 - 09.2018
Greeted patients and visitors warmly upon arrival at the health facility.
Managed phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments efficiently.
Scheduled appointments and maintained organized patient records for healthcare staff.
Updated electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Provided clerical support to administrative staff, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Responded to patient inquiries with empathy, ensuring a positive experience at the facility.
• Balanced patient census daily
Manager
Sanpeggios Pizza
Trussville
07.2016 - 09.2018
Managed daily operations and staff scheduling for fast-paced environment.
Trained and mentored employees on customer service standards and food safety practices.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Reviewed daily sales reports to ensure accuracy and identify areas of improvement.
Managed closing procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Oversaw nightly cash handling processes and reconciled discrepancies.
Receptionist
Berrien Nursing Center
Nashville
03.2015 - 07.2016
Greet patient family members & vendors as they come in the door, and assist them with any questions they may have.
Key in information daily to spreadsheets on Excel.
Accounts Receivable & Payable
File documents as needed daily.
Managed multi-line phone systems, directing calls efficiently to appropriate staff.
Maintained patient records and confidential information in compliance with regulations.
Handled incoming mail and packages, distributing them to relevant departments promptly.
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