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Kristina Silchenkova

Harpers Ferry,WV

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Surgical Centers
04.2023 - Current
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Assisting our team of board-certified specialists in care and surgical procedures
  • Performing all laboratory in-hospital procedures and to prepare specimens for outside laboratories
  • Taking patient histories, monitoring vitals, and checking weights on patients
  • Cleaning, stocking, transferring and discharging patients
  • Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments.
  • Have an understanding the differences between surgical instruments.
  • Preparing patients for surgeries, shaving, cleaning surgical area and positioning patients for surgery.

Client Service Representative

Veterinary Surgical Centers
10.2022 - Current
  • Handled sensitive client information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
  • Delivered outstanding customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor during high-pressure situations.
  • Managed incoming calls, providing prompt and accurate information to clients about products and services.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Receives and relays client correspondence and updates client financial records
  • Receives and relays client correspondence and updates client financial records
  • Answers client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures
  • Educates clients on over-the-counter products such as flea and tick preventions
  • Admits patients and handles medical records entries accurately
  • Prepares client invoices for services performed
  • Handles payment transactions
  • Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly
  • Reading though medical records to ensure we have abutting records, reach out to other clinic to obtain additional records, imaging, diagnostics as needed.
  • Coordinating with other departments for additional imaging/diagnostics prior to or same day procedures.
  • Coordinating emergent procedures with surgeons and clients.
  • Understanding differences between emergency and routine procedures


Treatment Admin

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for communications and collaboration between the front desk reception and surgery center
  • Organization and prioritization are the core elements to ensure smooth transactions for scheduled surgeries
  • Schedule appointments and surgeries time appropriately and provide clients with pre-appointment recommendations i.e
  • Fasting or medications
  • Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
  • Field questions and inquires about services, triage, and products
  • Fill prescriptions and administer medication/shots
  • Know common drugs, side effects, reactions, protocols and be able to explain them to clients
  • Ensure hospital policies and procedures are followed when handling client concerns and complaints
  • Audit patient charts/ Process invoice transactions.

Receptionist

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Client's first contact when calling or visiting the practice and as such represents the professional image of the practice to callers and visitors
  • Answers telephones, greets clients and prepares patient files, receives and relays correspondence and updates client financial data
  • Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients and other medical facilities
  • Manages medical records, charts, reports and correspondences
  • Committed to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional service by providing fast, efficient and caring interface with clients
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Compassion for pets and people - as well as awareness and understanding of others' reactions.
  • New employee training

• Provided policy and service information

Sales Associate Key Holder

Pet Value
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of pet care products and procedures
  • Skilled in handling and maintaining good rapport with customers
  • Ability to operate basic computer applications
  • Strong management and organizational skills with the ability to meet sales targets
  • Possess excellent sales, communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a team with strong multitasking skills
  • Responsible for stocking shelves and helping customers in cleaning animal cages and maintaining the store
  • Handle the tasks of assisting customers by providing tips and methods of pet care
  • Perform responsibilities of welcoming and handling customer queries on pet care products
  • Ensure that the products are well stocked to meet customer requirements on time and efficiently.

Home Health Aide

Home Care Link
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Help clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing
  • Provide basic health-related services according to a client's needs, such as checking vital signs or administering prescribed medication at scheduled times
  • Do light housekeeping
  • Organize a client's schedule and plan appointments
  • Arrange transportation to doctors' offices or for other kinds of outings
  • Shop for groceries and prepare meals to a client's dietary specifications
  • Provide companionship

Education

GED -

Herndon High School
Herndon, VA
01.2013

High School Diploma -

107 School - Russia
Moscow Russia
01.2013

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Coordination
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Patient restraint
  • Medication Administration
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Client Education
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Reception duties
  • Procedure Support
  • Proper Animal Restraint
  • Prescription Filling
  • Veterinarian Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Terminology
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Medical Charting
  • Customer Billing
  • Emergency Response
  • Problem Identification
  • Process invoice transactions

Languages

Russian
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Elementary

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Surgical Centers
04.2023 - Current

Client Service Representative

Veterinary Surgical Centers
10.2022 - Current

Treatment Admin

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022

Receptionist

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
05.2017 - 12.2021

Sales Associate Key Holder

Pet Value
09.2016 - 05.2017

Home Health Aide

Home Care Link
08.2013 - 09.2014

GED -

Herndon High School

High School Diploma -

107 School - Russia
Kristina Silchenkova