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Jessica Hamrick

Johnson City,TN

Summary

I have devoted the last 12 years of my career to the Veterans Health Administration. I have always loved helping people, and I have found a special place at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center helping some of our Nation’s greatest heroes. I started my career working for them as a CNA in the Special Care Units, then I became a medical technician in Sterile Processing Services. I am currently a PSA in the Enrollment and Eligibility department, and I am looking to further my career helping Veterans in any capacity that I can by continuing to elevate into higher positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Support Assistant

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Three years working in the Enrollment and Eligibility conducting eligibility interviews in person or by telephone with veterans, families, representatives, advocates, social workers etc
  • Explaining the full range of VA benefits and all related programs, including disability, service connections, National Cemetery, pension programs, education, vocational rehabilitation, VA health care, home loan program, life insurance, general Social Security Administration benefit programs, federal and state laws relating to domestic relations, and federal, state, and local homeless assistance programs and other related entitlements then enrolling the veterans in said benefits
  • Reviewing and approving hardships, registering MTF’s, calculating LTC’s, making VHIC ID’s, working in DPRIS, VIS and VBMS daily, working in the PATS system, doing various office and clerical work, etc.

Medical Supply Technician

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2021
  • Six years working is Sterile Processing Services sterilizing all the hospitals surgical and clinical needs, decontaminating all bioburden from reusable medical equipment and processing Endoscopes for immediate re-use, etc
  • Reprocessing all the facilities RME, using proper aseptic techniques and following all SOP’s.

Nurse Assistant

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Aided the nursing staff of the Special Care Units in providing medical care to veterans.

Education

B.S. degree courses for the Social Work Program -

ETSU
Johnson City, TN
07.2023

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Course Completed January 2012-May 2012 Phlebotomy Technician Course Completed May 2014 – August 2014 -

Boston Reed College through ETSU
Johnson City, TN
01.2015

College courses taken for B.S. Pre-Medicine degree. -

University of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
01.1998

Skills

Computer proficient in the Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Excel, VIS, DPRIS, and VBMS, and Veterans Enrollment System

Ability to type 40 words per minute

Excellent in using medical terminology in both spoken and written communication

Quick learner and excellent at problem solving

Proficient at streamlining processes

Ability to work under pressure and successfully complete tasks even in stressful environments

Great interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently

Provide excellent customer service and treat everyone with integrity and professionalism

Strong leadership skills and professional relationship building skills

Effective in communicating orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds

Effective in organizing work while adhering to established timeframes and reassessing priorities as needed

Professionally operate basic office and educational equipment

Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt Trained

Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze, evaluate and resolve problems

Actively listens to customers and pays close attention to the details of the customer’s needs and concerns

Remain flexible and enthusiastic while helping an applicant navigate the VA healthcare system

Knowledge of quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement

Ability to function effectively between competing priorities

Promptly answer phone calls and make every effort to provide callers with a one-call resolution

Provide administrative guidance and support to a constantly changing professional staff, directs and accomplishes a wide range of procedures and serves as a liaison with other staff and the public as it relates to establishing entitlement to care

Provide advice, problem resolution and administrative support for eligibility issues related to VHA

Awards

  • On the Spot Award, Mountain Home Executive Leadership Team, 2022
  • VA Gratitude Award, Terry Jackson, 2023

References

  • Elizabeth Hilbert, Lead MSA Eligibility & Enrollment, 423-431-8150
  • Jamie Mann, MSA Lead/Trainer, 423-213-4261
  • Terry Jackson, Supervisory Management Analyst of the EED, 404-828-5257
  • Sharon Hodges, Program Analyst of the ESO for HEC, 404-202-7545
  • Robert Clark, Veterans Service Officer, 423-616-2091
  • Roger Good, Veterans Service Officer, 423-616-2093
  • Annie Barringer, Former co-worker and Friend, 423-943-1483
  • Stacey Swenson, Former Nurse Manager in ICU, 423-741-9650
  • Regina Jennings, Former Nurse Manager in SPS, 423-767-8249

Timeline

Program Support Assistant

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
02.2021 - Current

Medical Supply Technician

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2021

Nurse Assistant

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2015

B.S. degree courses for the Social Work Program -

ETSU

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Course Completed January 2012-May 2012 Phlebotomy Technician Course Completed May 2014 – August 2014 -

Boston Reed College through ETSU

College courses taken for B.S. Pre-Medicine degree. -

University of Chattanooga
Jessica Hamrick