Sandra Simecka
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Versatile Administrative and Accounting professional with extensive experience in office management and skilled nursing facility operations. Proven track record in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation. Skilled in streamlining office procedures and providing administrative support within complex healthcare and corporate environments. Dedicated nursing aide remaining calm and poised in all types of situations. Assisting residents and clients with all needed care aspects. Bilingual and offering a great set of skills. Pursuing a similar role with a great organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Analyst
ACT, Bank of America contract
Johnson City, TN, Remote
01.2022 - Current
- Investigated and processed complex banking fraud claims, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
- Conducted detailed analysis of suspicious account activity to identify patterns and mitigate financial loss.
- Collaborated with internal risk management teams to streamline the dispute resolution process for unauthorized transactions.
- Maintained high accuracy in documenting case findings.
- Used Skype, Mattermost, WebEx and Microsoft Teams to stay in contact with teammates and supervisors for both on and off camera meeting and daily pull ups.
Business Office Manager
M & S Plumbing, Heating and HVAC
Manhattan, KS
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily office operations and administrative functions.
- Oversaw financial workflows including accounts reconciliation, payroll, and scheduling for daily staff tasks and jobs.
- Maintained the general ledger and performed monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Provided translation services and managed bilingual communications as needed.
- Communicated with the staff and owners for upcoming jobs and work orders.
Business Office Manager
Stoneybrook Assisted Living
Manhattan, KS
11.2008 - 06.2021
- Managed daily office operations and administrative functions within a long-term care/assisted living/skilled nursing facility environment.
- Oversaw financial workflows including accounts reconciliation, payroll, and medical billing for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Maintained the general ledger and performed monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Provided translation services and managed bilingual communications as needed.
- Assisted with communicating with resource agents and sending care plans to our corporate office for Medicaid, FE/ PD waiver support services.
- Communicated with insurance and verified Long term care insurance for residents on a monthly basis.
- Assisted in planning activities for our residents and ensuring supplies were ordered for upcoming events.
- Ordering facility supplies for nursing, staff and resident needs.
- Verified Medicare insurance was available for resident therapy needs for PT, OT, ST.
- Provided CNA services to eliminate staff fatigue. Assisted in providing assistance with ADL's, housekeeping, laundry and meal assistance.
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
Manhattan, KS
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Delivered compassionate care to clients, fostering dignity and promoting independence in daily living activities.
- Monitored and documented client health status, communicating any changes promptly to the medical team.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and mobility, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Advocated for clients' preferences and rights, actively involving them in all aspects of their care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to established health protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and promote positive relationships between clients and loved ones.
- Provided medication reminders and monitored compliance, contributing to improved health outcomes for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Residential Advisor
Big Lakes Developmental Center
Manhattan, KS
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Facilitated daily living activities for residents, fostering a supportive and engaging community environment.
- Coordinated recreational programs and events to enhance resident engagement and social interaction.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet resident needs.
- Monitored resident progress and behaviors to identify changes, communicating findings to the care team.
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while prioritizing resident safety.
- Maintained accurate records of resident interactions, contributing to comprehensive care documentation and reporting.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and promote positive relationships between residents and loved ones.
- Organized transportation logistics for residents attending appointments or community outings, enhancing accessibility and support services.
- Assisted students in handling tough situations to resolve problems.
- Collaborated with fellow Residential Advisors to plan and host engaging social events for residents.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall.
- Provided supervision for cafeteria, laundry and special activities of facility.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with housing policies and regulations.
- Provided medications and documented and charted all treatments given.
Education
Fitness Trainer - Nutrition, Fitness, Exercise
Penn Foster
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Financial Workflows
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Payroll
- Medical Billing
- General Ledger
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Bilingual Communications
- Office Management
- Clerical Support
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- Journal Entries
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Kronos
- Payroll Software
- Data Entry
- Fraud investigation
- Compliance management
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Claims processing
- Customer service
- Bilingual communication
- Office administration
- Payroll management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Dispute tracking
- Claims history analysis
Skills
Office Management Clerical Support, Human Resources & Customer Service, Organizational Skills & Attention to Detail, Medical Billing & Medicare Knowledge, Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll Processing & Journal Entries, General Ledger & Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Kronos, payroll software, English (Native), German (Fluent), Translation Services, High-speed accurate data entry
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Claims Analyst
ACT, Bank of America contract
01.2022 - Current
Business Office Manager
M & S Plumbing, Heating and HVAC
06.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
03.2016 - 12.2019
Residential Advisor
Big Lakes Developmental Center
05.2015 - 11.2018
Business Office Manager
Stoneybrook Assisted Living
11.2008 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
Fitness Trainer - Nutrition, Fitness, Exercise
Penn Foster