Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Karen Guerra

Canton,OH

Summary

Experienced Back Office Executive with strong organizational and management skills. Complete projects on time and lead staff to sustain an efficient workplace.

Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Leader

Pacific Park Amusements
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • • Organizing shift schedules for team members
    • Monitoring attendance, tardiness and time off
    • Assigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills
    • Supervising employees and assisting with tasks as necessary
    • Conducting performance reviews and sharing feedback with both upper management and team members
    • Managing employees requests and transgressions
    • Adhering to company policies and health, safety and employment standards

Backroom Coordinator

TJX Marshalls
01.2022 - Current

• Role models exceptional customer service

• Creates a positive internal and external customer experience

• Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality

• Orchestrates truck delivery, prioritizing the processing of merchandise onto the sales floor

• Takes an active role in training and mentoring Associates on established merchandising and processing principals using appropriate company resources and tools

• Ensures merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded per company guidelines

• Communicates with the Coordinator on Duty to ensure efficient flow of goods to sales floor

• Ensures Associates complete tasks and daily activities in accordance with store plan; prioritizes as needed

• Monitors and measures productivity of team and coaches as necessary

• Organizes and rotates back stock for easy replenishment

• Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards

• Maintains all organizational, cleanliness and recovery standards for the backroom area according to established company procedures

• Ensures compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs

• Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides periodic progress updates

• Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback

• Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness

• Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures

• Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions

• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs

• Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a risk-free environment

Internship Student

Dr. Andres Godinez, AuD.
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
  • Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Prepared, administered and documented medications under direction of licensed medical provider.
  • Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Scheduled appointments and tests to coordinate patient care.
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
  • Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Andres Godinez, AuD.
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Assisting

National Career College
Panorama City, CA
09.2022

High School Diploma -

Panorama High School
Panorama City, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Calculate Prices
  • System Updates
  • Proper Staffing
  • Sales Floor Support
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Company Guidelines
  • Storeroom Organization
  • Customer Experience
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • First Aid
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Health Care System
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Sterilize Instruments
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Time Management
  • Specimen Collection
  • Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment

Certification

OSHA for Healthcare with Bloodborne Pathogens 2022 Training Course - OSHA for Healthcare 2022 - Certificate - HIPAA Compliance Certification Courses Online

  • First Aid/CPR Certified - American Heart Association

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Dr. Andres Godinez, AuD.
10.2022 - 06.2023

Internship Student

Dr. Andres Godinez, AuD.
08.2022 - 09.2022

Backroom Coordinator

TJX Marshalls
01.2022 - Current

Shift Leader

Pacific Park Amusements
01.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Medical Assisting

National Career College

High School Diploma -

Panorama High School
Karen Guerra