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Janice Sears

Wetumpka,AL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Punctual, responsible and productive professional when working with little to no supervision needed.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Clerk

Wexford Health Services
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying, scanning, emailing and faxing documents.
  • Interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Retrieved and filed medical records for doctors and medical staff.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective to doctors' instructions and calendars.
  • Scheduled over 300 patients between 3 doctors.
  • Answered and managed over 100 calls per day.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Maintained referral logs for patients.

Assistant Manager

Advanced America Cash Advance
09.2013 - 12.2018
  • Performed and supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Performed regular verification of customer information to verify employment, supplemental income records, phone numbers and addresses.
  • Performed daily reminder, past due and collection calls.
  • Managed and answered over 100 calls per day.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Maintained and managed over 500 customer accounts.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Opened and closed location to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Continual training on existing company rules & regulations along with implementation of new ones.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Elmore County Board Of Education
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Responsible for over 100 students per week.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.

Stay-at Home-Mom

N/A
03.2003 - 08.2011
  • Maintained everyday household duties.
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to husband and 3 children.

Administrative Secretary/Secretarial Coor./Patient Service Representative

Health Services Inc. (HSI) (LHHC)
08.1988 - 02.2003

Patient Service Representative Duties:

  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
  • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
  • Facilitated and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Scheduled return appointments for 8 doctors.

Secretarial Coordinator Duties:

  • Supervised, coordinated and provided secretarial duties as needed by senior staff.
  • Supervised secretaries in other dept's, ensuring needs of dept. are being met in timely manner.
  • Supervised PBX Operator and coordinated coverage as needed.
  • Maintained phone systems throughout building, coordinating repairs and replacement of parts.
  • Collaborated with dept. heads on performance evaluations of other dept. secretaries.
  • Performed all other duties as assigned.

Administrative Secretary Duties:

  • Acted as first point of contact, set appointments with outside visitors and staff for Executive Director.
  • Took delivery of packages and documents, applying appropriate internal policies relating to chain of possession.
  • Maintained daily incoming & outgoing mail.
  • Oversaw office equipment maintenance to support continuous and uninterrupted operations.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Exec. Dir.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for monthly Board of Director's (BOD) meetings for 14 members.
  • Attended monthly BOD meetings.
  • Typed and distributed Minutes of monthly BOD meetings.
  • Assisted with gathering information and typing Federal Government Grants.
  • Maintained over 80 files.
  • Performed all other duties as assigned by Exec. Dir.

Education

Course Certificate of Completion - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Coastal Training Institute
Montgomery, AL
06.1988

High School Diploma -

Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomery, AL
02.1983

Skills

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Type 40-45 wpm
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Collections
  • Data Entry Software
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Customer Service and Customer Care
  • Business Operations Understanding

Timeline

Mental Health Clerk

Wexford Health Services
06.2019 - 02.2021

Assistant Manager

Advanced America Cash Advance
09.2013 - 12.2018

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Elmore County Board Of Education
09.2011 - 05.2013

Stay-at Home-Mom

N/A
03.2003 - 08.2011

Administrative Secretary/Secretarial Coor./Patient Service Representative

Health Services Inc. (HSI) (LHHC)
08.1988 - 02.2003

Course Certificate of Completion - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Coastal Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Sidney Lanier High School
Janice Sears