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Susan Petersen

Medical Profession
Orting,WA

Summary

Reliable employee seeking a position that will offer excellent communication and good judgment to any employer that accepts me for employment.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

I am self-motivated and bring proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps employees on task to handle business requirements.

Although I may not have current experience, I do not believe you lose whatever experience you once had. You might be a bit rusty but I feel that the experience is always there.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Adminstrator

Pierce College
06.2001 - 11.2001

Oversaw the testing for all incoming high school students who were trying to participate in the A/P program. This Fast start program was done on a weekly basis and I was also responsible for helping with the GED program. Graded all tests and informed students if they passed or if they were able to come back and retake the test.

Accounting Assistant

Raisl & Stolz
03.2000 - 05.2001
  • Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service. Helped with correspondence to IRS. Did office inventory, made Tax return copies, mailed out returns and helped out the accountants as needed.

Director of Member Services

MBA Of Pierce County
07.1994 - 11.1998

Responsible for managing member services and office operations for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County, a major, non-profit, private association which promotes builders and associate members in Pierce County. Duties included managing a $500,000 annual operating budget and helping to increase that budget through special events that were coordinated. These included an annual auction, golf tournament, monthly meetings, special associate night, Street of Dream Promotions and Christmas Event to name a few. Responsible for agendas and taking minutes for all meetings, Providing public and media relationship support for the Association. Providing customer service for the 378 builder and 176 associate members.

Pharmacy Technician

Low Cost Drugs
03.1992 - 06.1994
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.

Financial Accounting Clerk

NW Cascade
10.1989 - 03.1992
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Handled past due accounts and set up payment plans.
  • Did daily deposits and assisted with month end financials.
  • Sent out statements.

Accounting Specialist

USMC
11.1979 - 01.1981

Kept the accounting records for all military going on their travel assignments. Was responsible for all fiscal records. Had to keep accurate records for those on special operations and those also leaving the service.

Dental Assistant

US Army Reserve
03.1977 - 11.1979
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Knapp School of Business
Tacoma, WA

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

NW College of Medical & Dental
Tacoma, WA

Skills

  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Correcting Discrepancies
  • Complaint Response
  • Proactive Self-Starter
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Team-Oriented and Cooperative

Timeline

Test Adminstrator

Pierce College
06.2001 - 11.2001

Accounting Assistant

Raisl & Stolz
03.2000 - 05.2001

Director of Member Services

MBA Of Pierce County
07.1994 - 11.1998

Pharmacy Technician

Low Cost Drugs
03.1992 - 06.1994

Financial Accounting Clerk

NW Cascade
10.1989 - 03.1992

Accounting Specialist

USMC
11.1979 - 01.1981

Dental Assistant

US Army Reserve
03.1977 - 11.1979

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management

Pierce College

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Knapp School of Business

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

NW College of Medical & Dental
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