As an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience in servicing people, I am looking to expand my growth in the field of Human Services. I am organized and dedicated with a proven track record of providing exceptional service in fast-paced office environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. I maintain a self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Homewood- Flossmoor High School
08.2021 - Current
Support the Office of the Principal
Compiling data from a variety of sources
Budget reconciliation
Coordinating a variety of projects, functions and/or program components
Maintain a wide variety of manual and electronic document files and records
Preparing and processing a variety of documents
Procuring supplies and materials
Researching topics
Responding to variety of inquiries from internal and external parties
Scheduling of activities
Supporting assigned personnel by providing assistance with their job functions and responsibilities.
Sr. Administrative Assistant, Clinical
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
12.2018 - 08.2021
Kept files and records in content management systems such as EXCEL and others.
Helped to coordinate the Hem/Onc clinic flow
Collaborate with financial clearance department to ensure prescription/drug authorization in a timely manner
Coordinate complex patient visits involving multiple departments and providers, including appointments at affiliate organizations and outreach sites
Create biopsy kits for procedures
Create scheduling templates for providers, block and open time slots
Enter telephone encounters for patient family interactions
Generate daily departmental appointment reports, ensuring authorization for appointments
Address and respond to incoming/outgoing calls and correspondence
Procurement and dissemination of medical records, prior authorizations, and/or primary care referral information as needed to assure a successful clinical encounter
Promote a cooperative and collaborative teamwork environment.
Served as a reliable point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to address any issues that arose.
Clinical Office Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
03.2018 - 11.2018
Provided clinical administrative support to RNs, APNs, MDs, and Division Heads
Mail distribution; create and attach corresponding labels for HIM
Worked with outside providers to obtain insurance pre-certification approval
Monitored and appropriately distributed RFS and Peer to Peer referrals to successfully register and schedule new patient appointments
Made, answered and directed calls to appropriate personnel
Assisted multiple team members by fulfilling various requests in a timely manner
Scheduled and coordinated patient care appointments
Scheduled patients for Predisposition, Hemophilia, Thrombophilia, Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, Newborn Cohort, Oncology, and Neuro Oncology
Printed Staff Daily's for specific satellite location clinics
Located and organized patient charts for 18th floor Oncology/ Neuro Oncology clinic days.
Unit Secretary
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2016 - 03.2018
Performed clerical duties to support the entire unit
Assisted RNs in setting up call/page system
Created hospital contact/phone tree for the entire unit
Worked with department heads to ensure that the unit ran smoothly
Monitored visitor access during regular and flu season
Ensured that patient census/information was updated in real time throughout the entire shift
Corresponded with facility and environmental services to coordinate unit needs
Maintained contact with Help Desk/Get Well Network to resolve technical issues
Placed supply orders and kept the unit stocked at all times
Ensured that patient consents were all up to date
Managed patient admission, discharge and transfer status in Epic.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2015 - 08.2016
Provided patient care to both adults and children
Abided by HIPAA laws at all times
Assisted RNs with holding patients for Lumbar puncture
Arranged the sending and retrieving of labs to and from the unit
Prioritized workload and was able to function under pressure
Made myself available to assist with additional patient care when needed
Operated with a spirit of compassion and urgency to meet the needs of patients and families.
Human Resource Specialist
459th Transportation Company - United States Army Reserve
10.2010 - 10.2018
Assisted my lead sergeant in helping other soldiers develop their army careers
Helped provide support and assistance to all divisions of my company
Handled personal security clearances of all soldiers, while maintaining my own
Maintained a high level of diligence and organization while handling massive amounts of classified documents
Prepared and reviewed personnel casualty documents
Processed recommendations for awards and decorations
Received a Certificate of Achievement for exceptional performance
Received an Honorable Discharge after serving eight consecutive years.
Administrative Assistant, Clinical
Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant
11.2018 - 12.2020
Coordinate complex patient visits involving multiple departments and providers, including appointments at affiliate organizations and outreach sites
Schedules appointments and procedures for all sections within the division
Including outpatient office appointments, outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, and ancillary testing
Generate daily departmental appointment reports, ensuring authorization for appointments
Address and respond to incoming/outgoing calls and correspondence
Procurement or dissemination of medical records, prior authorizations, and/or primary care referral information as needed to assure a successful clinical encounter
Clinically assist all teams across the division- Oncology, Neuro Oncology, Hematology, Stem Cell, STAR, and Cancer Predisposition
Manage the request for service and peer to peer work queues
Promote a cooperative and collaborative teamwork environment.
Education
BS in Psychology -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01.2025
AA in Psychology -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01.2024
Honorable Discharge -
Certificate United States Army Reserve
Elwood, IL
01.2018
Human Resource Specialist -
Certificate Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, SC
01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Certificate South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
01.2010
Skills
Strong Organizational skills
Document Preparation
Policy Enforcement
Calendar Management
Affiliations
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Homewood- Flossmoor High School
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Administrative Assistant, Clinical
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
12.2018 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant, Clinical
Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant
11.2018 - 12.2020
Clinical Office Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
03.2018 - 11.2018
Unit Secretary
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2015 - 08.2016
Human Resource Specialist
459th Transportation Company - United States Army Reserve
10.2010 - 10.2018
BS in Psychology -
Liberty University
AA in Psychology -
Liberty University
Honorable Discharge -
Certificate United States Army Reserve
Human Resource Specialist -
Certificate Soldier Support Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Certificate South Suburban College
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