Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong professional communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician/Medical Unit Secretary
UH Hospitals
06.2014 - Current
Answer patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Obtain patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Maintain clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Monitor, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collect and transport specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff members as needed.
Completed job reports and logs immediately following calls as needed.
Apply critical thinking to address complex issues on the unit floor and as the unit secretary.
Paralegal Intern
Balin Law, LLC
07.2013 - 07.2014
Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction and court related documents.
Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Case Manager
Community Counseling Center
09.2005 - 04.2011
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.