Highly skilled Front Desk Secretary / Receptionist / Office Manager with experience managing a fast-paced, high-pressure office environment. Highly adept at multitasking, with exceptional organizational and analytical skills. Reliable and flexible, while delivering exceptional customer service. Excels in handling high-stress situations with professionalism and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Coordinator / Front Desk Secretary
ARCHITECH SPORTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
08.2023 - Current
Serve as the main point of contact for patients; providing excellent customer service to patients, family members and healthcare providers in a fast-paced Physical Therapy Clinic.
Maintain staff of 6 Physical Therapists; serving an average of 75 plus people per day.
Manage patient intake, including verifying insurance, confirming that all appropriate paperwork is filed and processing all payments.
Handle a high volume of callers per day via a multi line telephone system.
Schedule all patient appointments while optimizing provider availability and clinic efficiency.
Create and maintain patient records by collecting, updating and accurately filing all personal, medical, financial and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Records System (WebPT).
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
Coordinate all supply orders, needed equipment maintenance and any repairs for the clinic.
Process all incoming mail and faxes, including insurance and medical record requests.
Expedite all payment checks that are received and deposit all checks to the bank weekly.
Maintain a welcoming reception area to enhance patient satisfaction and comfort.
Substitute Teacher
FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2022 - 06.2023
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Mayoral Aide
THE TOWN OF NEW MILFORD
11.2015 - 06.2017
Worked directly with the Mayor of the Town of New Milford, Connecticut.
Handled all aspects of public relations for the Mayor; including daily scheduling, social media and public perception.
Functioned as an Executive Assistant to the Mayor.
Oversaw staff for all of the Town offices, from the front desk receptionist to Public Works (and everything in between).
Maintained budgets and payroll for all Town staff.
Executive oversight of all departments, boards and commissions for the Town.
Liaison to the Legal Department and Department of Education.
Managed special projects for the Mayor's office, delivering results within timeframes and budget constraints.
Office Manager
WESTERN CONNECTICUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
09.2013 - 11.2015
Ran a busy psychology office, including billing, staffing, scheduling and patient interaction.
Performed all billing and insurance tasks.
Controlled stock of office materials and supplies.
Maintained schedule for entire practice.
Supervised the receptionist.
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION
08.2006 - 10.2013
Performed multiple roles - Human Resources Generalist, Benefits Coordinator, and Accounts Receivable/Payable; in addition to office management and executive assistant responsibilities.
Helped the Foundation grow from four employees to fifteen within one year.
Worked with over 50 different vendors to maintain adequate levels of supplies for all office needs.
Decreased costs by over $50K per year by negotiating costs and combining vendors.
Scheduled all corporate events, including the annual holiday party and a variety of staff events throughout the year.
Wrote all correspondence for The Simons Foundation and The Nick Simons Foundation (a subsidiary of The Simons Foundation). This included pledge agreements, rejections, grant acceptances and pledge payment letters.
Maintained the public view on the websites and all social media accounts.
Handled all financials for The Nick Simons Foundation, including the monthly balance sheet and income statement, yearly budget and bank account reconciliation.
Responsible for all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Created the annual budget for all office related matters.
Updated budgets throughout the year to gauge performance on managing costs and expenditures.
Processed all expense reports, from employees and those traveling on behalf of the foundation.
Maintained employee files and benefits information.
Assisted the external auditor with completion of the tax returns for The Simons Foundation and The Nick Simons Foundation.
Created the first employee handbook, along with travel, expense, and employee leave policies.
Created the emergency evacuation procedure, including emergency preparedness kits for staff and the business continuity plan.
Processed all contracts for freelancers and consultants.
Maintained schedule of payments, and issued 1099’s annually.
Registrar/Insurance Verification Specialist at Architech Sports And Physical TherapyRegistrar/Insurance Verification Specialist at Architech Sports And Physical Therapy