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Linda Hood

El Dorado

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and clinic operations. Proven ability to coordinate patient flow, enhance service delivery, and improve customer satisfaction. Committed to supporting healthcare teams and ensuring efficient clinic environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Ward Clerk

Centurion
El Dorado
06.2025 - Current

Coordinated patient flow to enhance service delivery and minimize wait times.

  • Managed patient check-in processes to ensure smooth clinic operations.
  • Greeted patients, assessed visit purposes, and directed them to appropriate staff.
  • Responded to phone inquiries, delivering timely information and support to patients.
  • Developed daily APRN schedules and organized specialty clinics to improve patient access and streamline operations.
  • Maintained an escalation log to track

Direct Support Professional

Flinthills Services
El Dorado
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assist mentally disabled adults with daily living skills
  • Documented client care records to ensure accurate tracking of individual needs and progress.
  • Organized and supervised client outings to enhance social skills and community integration.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients based on dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene and toilet needs.
  • Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote client engagement and improve quality of life.

Customer Service Representative

Mid Continent Communications
Lawrence
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted customers with warmth and professionalism to enhance their experience
  • Answer general questions
  • Set up client appointments
  • Processed customer payments at the point of sale
  • Perform customer service surveys
  • Diagnosed and resolved equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime
  • Entered data accurately into the company database

CCR Technical Support Rep

Cox Communications Inc.
Wichita
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Answered customer calls, delivering accurate and satisfactory responses to queries and concerns
  • Guided callers through troubleshooting and navigation of company site and products
  • De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied customers
  • Reviewed customer accounts, updating clients on billing, shipping, warranties, and other account details
  • Entered customer information accurately into the computer system to maintain up-to-date records.
  • Collaborate with other call center professionals to improve customer service

Stocker Associate

Walmart
El Dorado
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Received and stocked merchandise in Walmart facility, organized backroom to improve accessibility and efficiency in inventory management.
  • Binned and picked merchandise using inventory management system, completed bin audits, resolved inventory exceptions, and corrected shelf capacities to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Responsible of maintaining the presentation and/or display of merchandise by stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged and/or expired goods, and setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays.
  • Labeled and priced merchandise accurately, secured fragile and high-shrink items to minimize loss and maintain product integrity.
  • Provided customer service by acknowledging customers, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues, and ensuring a safe shopping environment.

Medical Assistant

El Dorado Clinic
El Dorado
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information in data system on patients' charts.
  • Assisted in examinations and treatments of patients, ensuring compliance with physician directives.
  • Drew and collected blood samples from patients and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, contributing to efficient workflow.
  • Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors.

Medical Assistant

El Dorado Pediatrics Clinic
El Dorado
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Collected and recorded patient medical histories accurately.
  • Roomed patients, ensuring comfort and readiness for immunization injections.
  • Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.

Para Educator

USD 490/ Special Education
El Dorado
09.2008 - 04.2013
  • Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and learning tasks.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans for students.
  • Assisted teacher in implementing curriculum and supporting students in daily tasks and activities.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behavior and promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Coordinated planning and scheduling of class activities and educational programs to enhance student engagement.

Education

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Medical Assistant

Vatterott College-Wichita
Wichita, KS
05-2014

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient care
  • Triage
  • Vital signs
  • Blood draw
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen collection
  • Quality control
  • Medical records
  • Injection administration
  • EMR systems
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • Laboratory experience
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Stocking
  • Office administration
  • Medical coding specialist
  • Patient care

Timeline

Ward Clerk

Centurion
06.2025 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Flinthills Services
11.2024 - 06.2025

Customer Service Representative

Mid Continent Communications
02.2023 - 11.2024

CCR Technical Support Rep

Cox Communications Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2023

Stocker Associate

Walmart
10.2019 - 10.2021

Medical Assistant

El Dorado Clinic
10.2016 - 10.2017

Medical Assistant

El Dorado Pediatrics Clinic
11.2015 - 10.2016

Para Educator

USD 490/ Special Education
09.2008 - 04.2013

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Medical Assistant

Vatterott College-Wichita
Linda Hood