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Phyllis Hankins

Phyllis Hankins

Glendale,AZ

Summary

"Dedicated and skilled Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant graduate seeking to re-enter the workforce after a caregiving break. Excited to leverage my strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and customer support experience within a dynamic office environment."

Work History

Full-Time Caregiver

Personal Break
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Took time from career to care for elderly mother who had a heart attack and suffered from Dementia and other health issues.
  • Gave full time care daily that included assisting with daily activities and personal care, dressing, bathing, and mobility to get around.
  • Managed over 20 different medications and supplements and maintained a medication schedule daily.
  • Provided transportation and accompanied to all medical appointments.
  • Implemented home monitoring devices and wearable fall dectection devices to provide additional safety.

Lead Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant

Metropet Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed multi-line phone systems, efficiently handling an average of 50+ inbound calls daily while delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Streamlined front desk operations to enhance patient check-in processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in wait times.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for a busy veterinary clinic, effectively optimizing staff workload and maximizing daily patient intake.
  • Provided comprehensive training to new receptionists on front desk functions and procedures, facilitating a smooth onboarding process.
  • Supported team members in cross-training by sharing knowledge of front desk operations, including both opening and closing functions.
  • Demonstrated my multi-tasking skills by monitoring the front desk operations and providing assistance to veterinarians during exams, supporting surgical team with surgery preparations.
  • Provided excellent patient care during patient recovery monitoring, recorded vital signs, administered medications and vaccinations, educated pet owners on home care instructions.

Personal Home Care Aide

Private Individual
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Hired privately to assist long-term Hospice providers with daily care for senior patient with inoperative brain tumor.
  • Collaborated with hospice provider to implement a personalized care plan, ensuring the patients needs were met and their quality of life maximized.
  • Assisted patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client/patient.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Communicated regularly with patients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patients'' emotional well-being by offering companionship and engaging conversations.

(Letter of Recommendation provided upon request)

Veterinary Receptionist

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Answered a high volume of calls while maintaining a professional and friendly attitude.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and follow-ups, optimizing clinic workflow and enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and personalized service.
  • Implemented the discharging process for all pet patients that included receiving payment for services, educating on home care post surgery instructions, and explaining the take home medications.
  • Processed client transactions swiftly and accurately, ensuring seamless payment procedures while maintaining comprehensive financial records and reporting.
  • Handled end of day closing procedures and financial balancing completed accurately, prepared bank deposits.
  • Properly organized medical record forms in file and correctly filed back at end of day, pulled next day medical records for scheduled surgeries and prepared them accordingly.
  • Completed lobby cleaning procedures and close down.

Apartment Leasing Agent

CenterTree Apartment Community
02.1996 - 01.1997
  • Greeted public walk-ins and guests in office and on the phone.
  • Developed strong relationships with potential tenants through personalized tours, providing detailed information about available units, amenities, and community features.
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Managed move-in and move-out processes efficiently, minimizing vacancies by coordinating unit turnovers quickly and effectively.
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording, and processing money.
  • Maintained meticulous records of lease agreements, rental payments, and other relevant documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting and tracking.
  • Collaborated with maintenance staff to coordinate repairs and upgrades as needed, ensuring all units remained in excellent condition for both current residents and prospective tenants.

Education

Diploma - Veterinary Assistant

Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ
09-2010

Certificate of Technical Studies - Office Technology And Clerical Specialist

Gateway Community And Technical College
Phoenix, AZ
07-1993

Skills

  • Front Desk Operations
  • Multi-line phone system
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Basic accounting
  • Financial Reconciliation
  • Payment processing
  • Microsoft office
  • Windows XP
  • Word processing
  • Data Entry
  • Customer service
  • Patient Care
  • Veterinary Assisting
  • Mail handling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Office equipment operations
  • Office Administrative support
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • Elderly care
  • Meal preparation
  • First aid and safety
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

09/2020 to Present

COVID-19 Corona Virus training Certificate


2020 to Present

National Caregiver Certificate


09/2020 to 09/2022

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate ID#717E4D


2009 to Present

Hill's Pet Veterinary Nutritional Advocate Certificate


2011 to Present

Purina Weight Coach Certificate

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
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Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson

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29
29
years of professional experience
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1
Certificate
Phyllis Hankins