Overview
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Takara Foster

Anderson,CA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist/Medical Assistant

North America Mental Health Services
Red Bluff
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
  • Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
  • Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered large number of calls and emails daily.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Copper Ridge Health Care
Redding, CA
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Production Coordinator

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Redding , CA
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Communicated with vendors to order supplies needed for production operations.
  • Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
  • Maintained relationships with external partners involved in the supply chain process including freight carriers, customs brokers.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Distributed work orders to departments.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Monitored inventory levels in stock, expendables and essential items to meet production demands.
  • Resolved any issues related to production process or equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
  • Coordinated with production lines and created schedules to meet promised delivery.

Referral Specialist

Redding GI
Redding , CA
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted patients by answering questions and providing information regarding referrals.
  • Contacted patients to confirm or reschedule appointments to minimize no-show appointments.
  • Performed additional office duties, handling patient service inquiries and receiving payments.
  • Participated in staff meetings and provided feedback on ways to improve procedures related to referral processing.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and policies related to patient referrals and data privacy.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Front Desk Agent

Gaia Hotel & Spa
Anderson, CA
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Generated daily reports detailing occupancy levels, revenue amounts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations of front desk area.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Cleaned and maintained lobby and common areas by restocking supplies and watering plants.
  • Recorded guest comments or complaints, escalating to management for immediate resolution.
  • Contacted housekeeping or maintenance staff to report room or building issues.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed according to company standards.
  • Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Issued room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
  • Answered phones, responded to inquiries, and took messages.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Shascom 911
Redding, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with other departments within organization on special projects related to public safety initiatives.
  • Coordinated response times for medical emergencies in order to ensure timely arrival of paramedics or ambulances to affected areas.
  • Utilized mapping software programs such as GIS and GPS technology to provide detailed directions for responders during emergency situations.
  • Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
  • Performed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priority issues.
  • Verified alarm activations prior to dispatching police officers or fire fighters in order to reduce false alarms.
  • Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
  • Answered 911 emergency and non-emergency phone calls and asked open-ended questions to ascertain type of resources needed.
  • Provided support for law enforcement agencies by entering criminal history data into the National Crime Information Center database.
  • Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
  • Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
  • Updated dispatch logs throughout shift in order to maintain an accurate record of all activities.

Receptionist

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Redding , CA
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Sorted invoices for accounting department by date stamping and filing by vendor code.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Kept updated records of office expenses and costs, assisting with budget tracking.
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines, ensuring they were in good working order.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Valley High School
Cottonwood, CA
05-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Shasta College
Redding, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Siscu Care
Copper Ridge

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Relay hearing-impaired calls
  • Calendar management
  • Office supply inventory control
  • Time management
  • Multi-line phone system operation
  • Customer/Client relations
  • Clerical support
  • Appointment scheduling
  • File management
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Professional demeanor
  • Phone etiquette
  • Reception desk management
  • Office management

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Food Handlers
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Receptionist/Medical Assistant

North America Mental Health Services
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Copper Ridge Health Care
01.2024 - 10.2024

Production Coordinator

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06.2023 - 03.2024

Referral Specialist

Redding GI
05.2023 - 06.2023

Public Safety Dispatcher

Shascom 911
07.2022 - 12.2022

Receptionist

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12.2021 - 07.2022

Front Desk Agent

Gaia Hotel & Spa
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Food Handlers
  • CPR Certified

High School Diploma -

West Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Shasta College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Siscu Care

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