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Helen Burns

Patient Service
Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Patient-focused Medical Unit Secretary with more than 13 years experience working in a busy medical center serving diverse populations. Patient-oriented Medical Receptionist with strong attention to detail, professional telephone etiquette and organization skills. Reliable and highly accurate focused on quality work. Works well under pressure. Secretary who continually maintains a
positive attitude while interacting with sick, demanding patients. Serves as the primary point of contact for both in-house and external phone inquiries. High motivated Fast Learner* Culturally-sensitive* Team player* Strong interpersonal skills* Valid N.C. driver's license* Superior oral and written communication skills* Reliable* Organized* Resourceful and reliable worker* Excellent verbal communication* Office support (phones, faxing, filing)* Adept multi-tasker* Close
attention to detail.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Patient Service Coordinator

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston Salem, North Carolina
05.2016 - Current

Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Complete forms in accordance with company procedures. Maintain scheduling and event calendars. Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors. Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies. Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information. Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet. Process Veterans Administration, Pediatric, and other outside hospital referrals.

Medical Unit Secretary

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2001 - 05.2016

Answered and quickly redirected up calls to necessary personnel.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct area or patient rooms. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs
of patients. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Answered patient calls for care and feeding. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient's clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.

Boarder

Sara Lee Hosiery, Hanesbrands
Winston Salem , NC
01.1994 - 08.2004

Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Responsible for achieving production requirements. Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Education

Master of Arts - Studies of Human Behavior

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2013 - 09.2016

Associate of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
08.2007 - 05.2012

Skills

    Active Listening Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking Monitoring Complex Problem Solving Time Management Psychology Learning Strategies Clerical

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Timeline

Patient Service Coordinator

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
05.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Studies of Human Behavior

Capella University
08.2013 - 09.2016

Associate of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Winston Salem State University
08.2007 - 05.2012

Medical Unit Secretary

Wake Forest Baptist Health
02.2001 - 05.2016

Boarder

Sara Lee Hosiery, Hanesbrands
01.1994 - 08.2004
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