Patricia OMeara
Watertown,MA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
11.2006 - Current
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- 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.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2002 - 11.2006
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
01.1999 - 10.2001
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Nurses Aide
Tender Loving Care Home Health Agency
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Secretary to the Vice President
National Medical Care
05.1994 - 07.1995
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Education
Administration
The Cresent Secretarial School
Limerick, Ireland1990
St. Brendans High School
Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland06.1984
Medical Assisting
Bryan Institute
Brighton06.2000
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Workflow Planning
- Business Administration
Timeline
Office Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2002 - 11.2006
Medical Assistant
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
01.1999 - 10.2001
Secretary to the Vice President
National Medical Care
05.1994 - 07.1995
Nurses Aide
Tender Loving Care Home Health Agency
Administration
The Cresent Secretarial School
St. Brendans High School
Medical Assisting
Bryan Institute
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