Highly efficient Administrative Professional offering 18 years of experience, including administrative support, project coordination, customer service and team leadership. Comfortable working with senior management to effectively define and achieve strategic operational and administrative objectives. Streamlines administrative processes, analyzes complex issues and develops solutions. Cultivates positive work culture focused on teamwork and idea-sharing while driving goal achievement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Specialist
Inner City Health Center
Denver , CO
08.2022 - Current
Checked stock to determine inventory levels and maintain office supply products.
Automated office operations by managing internal and external customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, office layout and budgetary requirements.
Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
Assisted with corporate rollout of merit planning tool, aiding in design and development processes.
Composed and edited complex and sensitive correspondence, reports and documents.
Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.
Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Worked with finance department to file receipts and reimbursements.
Adult Education Instructor
Denver Public Schools, Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
01.2021 - 09.2022
Ensured 100% compliance with all procedures
Interviewed patients for case histories before appointments and updated and maintained patients' health records with high attention to detail and accuracy
Scheduled and coordinated appointments
Assisted patients with the initial paperwork
Processed insurance claims in compliance with regulatory requirements
Leveraged medical software to support all transactions
Oversaw receivable and payable accounts and maintained financial records
Delivered outstanding customer service by resolving patient inquiries in a timely manner
Coordinated medical examinations, tests, and supplies doctors and nurses
Kept up to date with changes in medical and insurance legislation.
Built relationships with students of all cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
Completed documentation and maintained files.
Selected curriculum and developed lesson plans based on class needs.
Taught both day and evening classes.
Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
Incorporated diverse technologies to help students feel engaged in material.
Coached program participants on advanced job searching and resume and cover letter writing.
Established training program objectives and created related curricula and learning materials.
Medical Assistant
Denver Health Medical Center, Bruce Randolph
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 12.2021
Improved provider's turn-over time through speed and efficiency in anticipating providers' needs
Assumed the lead role in testing COVID-19, ensuring patients were roomed in a timely manner
Streamlined communication as a liaison between social workers and providers
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
Engaged in close collaboration with families in need of additional resources
Provided translation assistance to patients with concerns.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Anthony Medical Center
Lakewood, CO.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Processing Tech
Ensured medical instruments were cleaned and re-set for future surgeries
Sterilized machines picked cases for surgeries, and oversaw inventory for the department
Followed hospital and state protocols for safe handling and cleaning.
Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Vice President
Women's Wellness Connection, Colorado
01.2015 - 10.2017
Achieved the organization's mission in collaboration with CDC and federal and state laws
Evaluated the performance of the Chief Executive and informally evaluated the effectiveness
Of the board members
Performed an annual evaluation of the organization's mission achievement
Executed ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the Board.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Metro Community Provider Network
Denver, CO
07.2007 - 01.2017
Achieved 90% satisfaction reports from patients while serving as the team lead
Exemplified the ability to locate resources for the underinsured in 24-48 hours
Increased provider turnover by anticipating providers' needs quickly and efficiently
Provided patients and families with empathy and emotional support
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
Completed and submitted clinical documentation under agency guidelines
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
Assisted in life-saving procedures where the assessment was recognized with few symptoms
Earned high confidence of providers through expert knowledge of family practice
Assisted providers independently, with very quick response times
Demonstrated outstanding ability to be proficient in rooming patients
Assisted a provider as a personal and medical assistant
Provided resources to families in need
Set up immigration appointments with patients.
Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
Entered data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.
Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Selected and prepared specimens and media for cell cultures.
Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology or blood group.
Established or monitored quality assurance programs or activities to drive accuracy of laboratory results.
Developed, standardized or modified tests used in analysis of specimens or medical laboratory experiments.
Education
Master's - Public Health
Grand Canyon University
01.2021
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
Independence University
01.2014
Science, Medical Assisting
Westwood College
01.2005
Skills
GROWTH-ORIENTED HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Healthcare Coordinator
Medical Office Mgr
Patient Access Coordinator
Practice Administrator
Patient-Centered Care
Medical Documentation
Claims Processing
Financial Management
Increased Efficiency
Streamlined Operations
Ensured Compliance
Improved Turnaround
Boosted Satisfaction
Drove Compassionate Care
Processed Claims
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & LANGUAGES
Licenses:
Notary Public
Office Record Management
Event Coordination
Professional and Courteous
Schedule Management
Microsoft Office
Judgment and Decision Making
Strong Organizational Skills
Resource Coordination and Allocation
Appointment Coordination
Task Prioritization
Ease with Computers and Technology
Verbal and Written Communication
Computers and Technology
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Confidential Document Control
Writing and Editing
Staff Orientation and Training
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Highly Efficient and Productive
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Business Administration
Complex Problem Solving
Dictation and Transcription
Accomplishments
Certifications: Registered BLS/CPR Instructor thru AHA
Languages
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Timeline
Administrative Specialist
Inner City Health Center
08.2022 - Current
Adult Education Instructor
Denver Public Schools, Emily Griffith Technical College
Director of Operations - Contract at La Bella Fleur Healthcare and Birthing Center, Inc.Director of Operations - Contract at La Bella Fleur Healthcare and Birthing Center, Inc.