Katherine VanBuskirk
Spring Valley,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeking a challenging career in the medical field, equipped with a strong foundation in patient care and healthcare operations. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering high-quality service and support to diverse patient populations. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, with a passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions. Eager to leverage skills and experience to contribute effectively within a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Interim Home HealthCare & Hospice
08.2019 - Current
- Aid in daily office duties, answering phones, receiving faxes.
- Communication with staff and scheduling patients.
- Referrals for Home Care and Hospice.
- Entering patient data and working closely with the clinical team and Medical Director.
- Ordering of Medical supplies and DME
- Hospice Intake Coordinator (2025- current)
Patient Service Representative Family Medicine & SE Messaging Center
Olmsted Medicare Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Greeting and welcoming patients to Olmsted Medical Center
- Focusing on patient’s needs for scheduling appointments.
- Verifying patient information and account history.
- Answers patient questions, including billing, assist in directing patients.
- Schedules and verifies patient appointments.
- Performs internal and external patient referrals.
- Answering phones, triaging phone calls, working closely with RNs in call center.
Team Coordinator
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Aid in daily office duties such as data entry: including payroll, visit notes, and physician orders; answering telephones, maintain patient medical records, and track and order medical supplies
- Maintain a working knowledge of billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Promote and maintain positive communication between team members
- Follow care plan assignments initiated by agency Case Managers
- Home Health Aide (2005-2006)
Team Coordinator
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Aid in daily office duties such as data entry: including payroll, visit notes, and physician orders; answering telephones, maintain patient medical records, and track and order medical supplies
- Maintain a working knowledge of billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Promote and maintain positive communication between team members
- Follow care plan assignments initiated by agency Case Managers
- Home Health Aide (2005-2006)
Bookkeeper
CJC Enterprise, Inc. North Star Bar
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Balance the company’s credit and debit sales books monthly
Chiropractic Office Assistant/Limited Operator of Radiography
The Connection: A Chiropractic Place
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Utilization of computer system for daily tasks such as data entry, formulation of patient insurance and collection claims, and making patient appointments
- Log daily office sales by counting the till and recording sales
- Assist with daily office work such as filing documents, tracking and ordering office supplies
- Aid Chiropractors in taking x-rays of patients
Office Assistant
Huelskamp Family Chiropractic Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Balance the company’s credit and debit sales books monthly
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chosen Valley Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2000-2005; Trained Medication Aide (TMA) 2002-2005
Subway artist, shift and weekend manager
Subway
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Subway artist, shift and weekend manager
Education
Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
American Academy of Professional Coders
07.2025
Certified - Minnesota Limited Practice in Radiography
American Chiropractic: Radiologic Technologists
05.2014
Associate of Arts - Business
American InterContinental University
05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Chosen Valley High School
Chatfield, MN05.2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative support
- File organization
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Interim Home HealthCare & Hospice
08.2019 - Current
Patient Service Representative Family Medicine & SE Messaging Center
Olmsted Medicare Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Team Coordinator
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2018
Team Coordinator
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2018
Chiropractic Office Assistant/Limited Operator of Radiography
The Connection: A Chiropractic Place
01.2012 - 01.2014
Office Assistant
Huelskamp Family Chiropractic Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bookkeeper
CJC Enterprise, Inc. North Star Bar
01.2002 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chosen Valley Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2005
Subway artist, shift and weekend manager
Subway
01.1998 - 01.2001
Certified - Minnesota Limited Practice in Radiography
American Chiropractic: Radiologic Technologists
Associate of Arts - Business
American InterContinental University
High School Diploma - undefined
Chosen Valley High School
Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
American Academy of Professional Coders