Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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JENERRA SYLVESTER

BROOKLYN,New York

Summary

To contribute skills, experience and professionalism to the medical field and make a positive difference in the work environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist/Patient Business Associate

Interfaith Medical Center
BROOKLYN, New York
02.2019 - Current
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
  • Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Answered and quickly redirected large volume of calls on central system.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.

Patient Medicaid Associate

Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
  • Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.

Patient Care Technician

Interfaith Medical Center
Atlantic, Brooklyn, NY
06.2008 - 01.2019

Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.

CNA

Interfaith Medical Center
BROOKLYN, NY
12.2007 - 06.2008
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Check Casher, •Assistant Manager

ABRS Check Cashing
Brooklyn, N.Y.
05.2006 - 12.2007
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • On board new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
  • Greeted large number of patients per day.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Cashier

Food Town
Brooklyn, N.Y.
09.2003 - 04.2004
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained cash drawer per shift.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Cashier

Key Food Grocery Store
BROOKLYN, Newyork
10.2002 - 03.2003
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained cash drawer.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.

Education

Bachelors - Healthcare Administration

Touro University Worldwide
Los Angeles
06.2024

High school equivalency Diploma - Bulkan

Center
2007

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Receptionist/Patient Business Associate

Interfaith Medical Center
02.2019 - Current

Patient Medicaid Associate

Interfaith Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2019

Patient Care Technician

Interfaith Medical Center
06.2008 - 01.2019

CNA

Interfaith Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2008

Check Casher, •Assistant Manager

ABRS Check Cashing
05.2006 - 12.2007

Cashier

Food Town
09.2003 - 04.2004

Cashier

Key Food Grocery Store
10.2002 - 03.2003

Bachelors - Healthcare Administration

Touro University Worldwide

High school equivalency Diploma - Bulkan

Center
JENERRA SYLVESTER