Dynamic Advanced Medical Support Assistant with a proven track record at the Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in patient support and problem resolution and thriving in collaborative team environments. Expert in Cerner applications, I enhanced operational efficiency, trained new hires, and consistently delivered outstanding service. Adept at managing complex scheduling, averaging 600+ appointments per month, while maintaining a strong patient-focused approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
North Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
GS 6/ Series 0679/ Full time/ 40 hours
Facilitated the scheduling, cancellation, and rescheduling of appointments for VA and DOD patients.
Clear and concise communication with internal and external customers; strong technology proficiency, with the ability to learn new administrative software; excellent customer service skills demonstrated through managing high-level stakeholder interactions; and a high degree of discretion in handling sensitive/HIPAA information appropriately.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Applied extensive knowledge of CERNER applications, including Revenue Cycle and PowerChart, to streamline processes.
Guided new hires in mastering Cerner system applications.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Adhere to all FHCC policies, protocols, and position-specific SOPs while maintaining up-to-date knowledge through continuing education, advanced training, and completion of all required TMS mandatory trainings.
Experienced departmental timekeeper skilled in maintaining Outlook calendars, managing office systems (including fax machines), tracking communications such as voicemails, and assisting with employee leave requests, timecard posting, and validation.
Pharmacy Associate
Walgreens
05.2022 - 09.2023
Proposed product solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of each customer
Phone calls from customers were immediately and courteously answered
Accurately executed cash register operations at periods of high customer volume
Demonstrated a consistent awareness of ongoing sales promotions and the introduction of new products
Drugs were prepared for dispensing through a series of tasks including counting, pouring, labeling, and confirming doses
The task involved the inputting of patient profiles, billing information, and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system
Detail-oriented focus
Drugs obtained from the shelves in accordance with the instructions of the physician and afterwards conveyed to the pharmacists for examination
Promptly notified the pharmacist on duty of any observed anomalies or problems in the drug ordering or filling procedures
Customer service expertise, including the ability to identify customer concerns and refer them to the appropriate staff to ensure a satisfactory resolution
Education
DIPLOMA -
Grant Community High School
01.2023
Skills
Customer Support
CERNER applications (Revenue Cycle and PowerChart)
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