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Tamara Blansett

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Office Assistant with proven expertise at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Skilled in office administration and EMR, I enhanced operational efficiency and ensured patient confidentiality. Adept at scheduling and documentation, I consistently improved patient interactions and streamlined processes, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, preparing charts for the doctors , assisting patients with questions about appointments and treatments.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.

Representative Patient Services

Independence Health Care
10.2015 - 04.2025

Answer phones, completed health screenings with patients. Schedule patients for sleep studies and obtain authorization from insurance companies.


Home sleep study educator, scheduled patients and provided education on how to use the home sleep study units


Provided support for patients questions and about in-lab sleep and home sleep studies.


Office Assistant

Old McMikey's Farm
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Bookkeeping and payroll

Medical Office Assistant

Dr. Kampsen
12.2008 - 07.2013
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash, and credit card.
  • Assisted Dr in patient rooms with procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

Derry Area Senior High School
Derry PA
06-1988

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood PA

Skills

  • Office administration
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Documentation and reporting
  • EMR

Timeline

Office Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
04.2025 - Current

Representative Patient Services

Independence Health Care
10.2015 - 04.2025

Office Assistant

Old McMikey's Farm
08.2013 - 07.2015

Medical Office Assistant

Dr. Kampsen
12.2008 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Derry Area Senior High School

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Westmoreland County Community College