JAMIE O'CONNELL
Sparks,NV
Summary
Humbled by 15+ years of experience, demonstrating a proven track record in financial management, administrative efficiency, and team leadership across healthcare and education sectors. Skilled in leveraging strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in a range of software tools to drive operational excellence and enhance team productivity. Adept at implementing the upmost integrity, confidentiality and commitment through all work and communications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Specialist
ReveLution
Reno, Nevada
01.2021 - Current
- Financial strategies with gross profit margins
- Financial analysis of bank reports and budgets.
- Collaborating with several teams to streamline workflow and enhance patient-staff communication
- Implemented innovative billing and coding protocols, ensuring accurate cost allocation
- Managed financial accountability, optimizing patient visits, payments, and insurance processes
- Reeducation on physician credentialing, enhancing compliance with specialist guidelines
- Conducted regular Q&A sessions, fostering a supportive environment for protocol changes
- Enhanced billing accuracy by applying correct cost codes, improving financial accountability
- Mentored staff on latest billing practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Administrative Assistant
Excel Christian School
Sparks, NV
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Arranging schedules, meetings and social outings for large groups.
- Project management for staff and students.
- Managed secure collection and evaluation of vital documents with upmost confidentiality.
- Provided knowledgeable service, addressing inquiries and requests
- Accurately processed registration for 200+ students, ensuring efficiency while maintaining privacy.
- Maintained confidentiality, controlling release of sensitive information
- Streamlined registration process, enhancing overall client satisfaction
Administrative Assistant
Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment LLC
Sparks, NV
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations
- Implemented effective filing systems and customer database protocols, enhancing organizational productivity
- Maintained financial compliance by meticulously analyzing invoices and expense reports
- Resolved collection issues by examining customer payments and coordinating contact with collections
- Handled accounts payable and receivable for three facilities, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations
Purchasing Manager
Career College Of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Strategically managed procurement of educational resources, optimizing allocation
- Pioneered efficient inventory systems, boosting reporting precision by 30%
- Negotiated cost-effective contracts with vendors, ensuring budget adherence
- Efficiently resolved purchasing claims, ensuring uninterrupted operations
- Enhanced vendor performance through improved scorecards, guaranteeing quality and timely deliveries
Patient Access Representative
Renown Medical Center
Reno, NV
12.2007 - 06.2009
- Enhanced operational efficiency by managing extensive medical supply inventory
- Boosted revenue recovery by effectively securing patient account payments
- Maintained data integrity by updating patient accounts daily
- Ensured proper billing by verifying information and securing authorizations from insurance providers
- Exhibited exceptional multitasking skills by handling high-volume calls in a fast-paced medical office
- Innovated patient data management practices to streamline office workflow
- Uphold high accuracy through meticulous record-keeping of patient and inventory data
- Facilitated care access by providing empathetic patient support and resolving concerns
- Completed and filed physician credentialing documentation in a timely manner, adhering to state guidelines
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Legal
Western Governors University
Reno, NVBachelor Of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine
Western Governors University
Reno, NVNotary
Online Course
Associate's Degree - Health Science
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2019
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2019
Associate's Degree - Education
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2019
Paramedic Certification -
REM
Auburn, CA04.2009
High School Diploma -
Sparks High School
Sparks06.2007
Skills
- Legal Terminology
- Scheduling / Time Management
- Inventory Systems
- Coordination / Team Management
- Excellent Proficiency in Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Office 365
- Administrative
- Financial Declarations
- Reporting
- Billing
- Scanning
- Charts
- Spreadsheets
- Customer Service
- Supply inventory
- Databases
- Phone
- Fax
- Filing
- Organization
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Resource Allocation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Schedule Management
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
Hobbies and Interests
- Renovating and rebuilding
- Creating new hobbies with family such as woodworking and baseball
Timeline
Financial Specialist
ReveLution
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Excel Christian School
07.2019 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment LLC
06.2017 - 06.2019
Purchasing Manager
Career College Of Northern Nevada
05.2013 - 01.2017
Patient Access Representative
Renown Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2009
Associate's Degree - Health Science
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate's Degree - Education
Truckee Meadows Community College
Paramedic Certification -
REM
High School Diploma -
Sparks High School
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Legal
Western Governors University
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine
Western Governors University
Notary
Online Course