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Patricia Hewett

Office Coordinator
Southport,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic Personal Care Coordinator with Upstream Rehabilitation, recognized for enhancing client wellbeing through proactive health assessments and crisis management. Expert in HIPAA compliance and medical record-keeping, while demonstrating exceptional compassion and empathy. Streamlined communication and organizational systems, significantly boosting client retention and satisfaction.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Coordinator: Office Coordinator

Upstream Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current
  • Identified potential health risks through regular assessments, implementing preventive measures for improved wellbeing.
  • Established strong community connections to identify helpful resources for clients and their families.
  • Managed crises efficiently by assessing situations quickly and coordinating necessary intervention or support measures.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or participating in community-based programs.
  • Streamlined communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring timely updates on client progress.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.
  • Served as a point of contact for clients visiting the office, providing exceptional customer service that led to increased client retention rates.
  • Managed scheduling for multiple employees, ensuring optimal coverage during peak business hours.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Education

Medical Office Administration - Medical Informatics

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Medical Informatics

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
05-2023

Skills

  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Client documentation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Active listening
  • Medical office administration
  • EMR / EHR

Timeline

Personal Care Coordinator: Office Coordinator

Upstream Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current

Medical Office Administration - Medical Informatics

Southeastern Community College

Associate of Arts - Medical Informatics

Southeastern Community College
Patricia HewettOffice Coordinator