Attentive Administrative Assistant provides skilled support to facilitate operational efficiency and meet challenging requirements. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and proactive in handling simultaneous tasks with little oversight. Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Assistant II
Stony Brook Cancer Center
Stony Brook, NY
03.2023 - Current
Build and maintain professional relationships with students and faculty members
Update reports, manage accounts, and generate reports for Department database
Schedule and notify members of meeting dates, maintain calendar of conference rooms available
Maintain and manage internal post boards
Manage senior staff members’ calendars
Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff members
Create, prepare, and distribute agendas for meetings and conferences
Oversee office inventory by ordering, accepting delivery and inventorying shipment upon receiving
First physical point of contact for the Cancer Center Administration Suite
Greeted visitors, staff members, students and major donors, employees politely and professionally to provide an excellent reception experience
Manage administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
Support office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks
Conduct research to assist with routine tasks and special projects
Sort, open, and route incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements
Developed post-event reports to process data and determine effectiveness of each event
Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations, and registration processes
Prepare documents and other communications for distribution
Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data related to projects
Managed calendar of events to ensure deadlines were met.
Office Manager
Meeting House Lane Medical Practice
Hampton Bays, NY
07.2022 - 03.2023
Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations
Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers
Prints and distributes daily schedules
Prioritized daily workload to ensure all charts are completed in a timely manner
Possess an advanced understanding of medical terminology and familiarity with various medical procedures and practices
Troubleshoot problems with patient information’s inaccuracies, scheduling of appointment type and appropriate time frame while communicating unresolved issues to management
Communicate with administrative staff from physician facilities or any relevant sources for any missing paperwork, coordination of care, etc
Assists MDs, PAs and NPs in obtaining and scheduling consultations with other hospital services
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency
Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports
Established team priorities-maintained schedules and monitored performance
Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail, and coordinated courier services
Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Front End Lead Supervisor – Physician Secretary
Stony Brook Primary Care
East Setauket, NY
06.2018 - 06.2022
Knowledge of Power Chart, Cerner, Athena IDX, and Phreesia systems
Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling
Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel
Answered phone calls and messages for 26-physician internal medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents
Registered and verified patient records and insurance before triage with most up-to-date information
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues
Improved patient satisfaction by 50%
Monitored cash drawers in 5 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace
Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, helped, and answered questions to build rapport and retention
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable
Developed close working relationships with front office and back-office staff
Updated electronic scheduling system with appointments, cancellations, or rescheduling requests
Verified insurance coverage prior to appointments being scheduled or services rendered
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information
Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments
Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls, and directing messages to team members
Handled correspondence, managed files, and performed other clerical duties for office staff
Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff
Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and medical assistants
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and workflows
Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services
Trained new staff on office procedures, insurance processes and medical terminology.
Circulation Clerk
Longwood Public Library
Middle Island, NY
09.2017 - 01.2022
Issues and renews library cards
Performed a full range of circulation desk procedures using an automated system
Prepared library for opening and closing
Shelves library materials
Updating library databases
Create displays for checkout material
Process internal and external inter – library loan requests for fiction and non-fiction titles
Troubleshoots basic technical issues.
Medical Secretary
St. Charles Orthopedics
East Setauket, NY
12.2016 - 06.2018
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Physical Therapy Aide
St. Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
12.2012 - 06.2016
Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments
Enforced safety procedures with all patients
Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low
Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs
Worked with patients from age 18 months to 90 years old
Recorded patient status in progress notes
Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and treatments using EPIC
Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules
Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Conflict Resolution
Medical Practice Operations
Team Leadership
Reception Management
EMR Software
Attention to Detail
Business Administration
Physician Group Management
Administrative Support
Effective Multitasking
Self-Starter
Accomplishments
Improved press ganey scores from 30% to 80% in a six month time span
Developed and implemented a COVID related check - in process to help the medical office run smoothly
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Assistant II
Stony Brook Cancer Center
03.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Meeting House Lane Medical Practice
07.2022 - 03.2023
Front End Lead Supervisor – Physician Secretary
Stony Brook Primary Care
06.2018 - 06.2022
Circulation Clerk
Longwood Public Library
09.2017 - 01.2022
Medical Secretary
St. Charles Orthopedics
12.2016 - 06.2018
Physical Therapy Aide
St. Charles Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
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