Patricia Z. McKinnon
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional with a proven track record in meticulous record-keeping and data management. Adept at optimizing filing systems and improving data accuracy to enhance overall efficiency. Recognized for strong collaborative efforts and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and successful outcomes. Ready to leverage valuable experience to excel in roles that demand precision and a keen eye for detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar Clerk
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
10.2020 - Current
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date files related to grade reporting, official transcripts, transcript evaluation, and other necessary pupil information.
- Computerized enrollment of students. Establish zone location and appropriateness of student’s previous school records for district enrollment.
- Prepare and maintain guardianship papers for students not residing with parents in the school district. Change address, telephone number, and parent information when needed.
- Diploma list: Verify correct name spelling with each senior.
Type and send official diploma list to company preparing diplomas. - Check diplomas for accuracy upon arrival.
- Disperse diplomas to students who do not graduate as appropriate requirements are completed
- Senior caps and gowns: Help those students who do not order when company is at school taking orders
- Withdraw students (on paper and in the computer). Send transcript, test, and health records on request of entering school.
- Send transcripts for students and former students as requested for college entrance or job application.
- Make and prepare new student folders including reviewing documents for all incoming freshmen.
- Prepare enrollment verification forms for the Department of Public Safety and Education Verification agencies.
- Work closely with the counselors, keeping them informed about students’ records and situations.
Medical Assistant/Back Office Clerk
SOUTHWEST ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts
- Prepared necessary documents daily to assist with clinic prep per physician protocol
- Maintained accurate patient records
- Obtained faxes and attach to the EMR
- Interpreted eligibility/verification regarding patient benefits
- Communicated with verifications for coordinating authorization of scheduled tests or injections
- Accurately collected and recorded patient monies; controlling credit extended to patients
- Ensured daily charges are posted accordingly in the practice management system and financial batch is balanced and completed per protocol
- Fulfilled release of Medical Information request according to SWOG policies
- Scheduled, canceled, and rescheduled appointments as necessary
- Translated for Spanish speaking patients
- Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
- Processed referrals
- Managed approximately 60 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from patients, insurance companies, surgery center, and other medical offices
Apheresis Tech II
GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Carried out vital signs testing and blood typing
- Performed equipment maintenance on Trima Accel
- Mentored new Apheresis Techs on the usage of the Trima Accel
- Reviewed donor charts for accuracy in accordance to SOPs and FDA guidelines
- Identified and addressed non-routine situations arising during phlebotomy and apheresis procedures
- Educated donors about the 'Commit for Life' and 'Be the Match' bone marrow program
- Performed therapeutic phlebotomies for patients with blood disorders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Skills
- Organizational growth
- Multitasking proficiency
- Computer literacy
- Filing systems
- Detail orientation
- Document preparation
- Maintaining documents and records
- Verification and eligibility
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Effective communication
Professionalaccomplishments
Chairperson for Employee Blood Drive Committee and Katy Community Council
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registrar Clerk
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
10.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant/Back Office Clerk
SOUTHWEST ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
01.2013 - 10.2020
Apheresis Tech II
GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Grand Canyon University
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