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Tieosha Smith

Houston

Summary

Dedicated Program Support Assistant with extensive experience in administrative operations. Expertise in managing timekeeping functions, analyzing departmental data, and facilitating communication among teams. Committed to enhancing workflow efficiency and supporting leadership initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Support Assistant

VA Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current

• Coordinate administrative and program support activities for department leadership, clinical staff, and administrative personnel in a complex healthcare environment.

• Manage timekeeping functions for approximately 27 employees utilizing the VATAS system, including reviewing timecards, resolving discrepancies, monitoring overtime usage, obtaining approvals, and ensuring compliance with payroll requirements.

• Analyze, compile, and maintain departmental reports, spreadsheets, and operational data to support management decision-making, workload tracking, and special projects.

• Generate reports utilizing CPT code data and other departmental metrics to support leadership initiatives and operational planning.

• Serve as a liaison between leadership, clinical personnel, and administrative staff to facilitate communication, coordinate activities, and resolve administrative issues.

• Monitor and track administrative actions to ensure timely completion of assignments, reports, documentation, and program requirements.

• Research, gather, and organize information from multiple sources to support leadership requests, departmental initiatives, and operational activities.

• Coordinate procurement-related activities, maintain accounts payable records as department purchase card holder, and ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures.

• Communicate with clinical and administrative staff to identify supply needs, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate acquisition of resources necessary for daily operations.

• Prepare and maintain records, logs, spreadsheets, and other administrative documentation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Provide cross-coverage for critical administrative functions to ensure continuity of operations during employee absences and periods of increased workload.

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, workflow efficiency, and communication across the department.

Office Automation Assistant

VA Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 04.2023

• Utilized Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and other automated office systems to facilitate communication and support daily departmental operations.

• Processed and tracked incoming and outgoing FedEx and UPS specimen shipments while maintaining accurate shipping records.

• Maintained and organized pathology records, tissue blocks, and microscopic slides in accordance with departmental procedures and record retention requirements.

• Coordinated requests for medical records and pathology materials from healthcare facilities, providers, attorneys, and other authorized entities.

• Assisted staff with administrative and operational tasks to support timely completion of departmental objectives.

• Maintained accurate documentation, files, logs, and databases to support efficient office operations and regulatory compliance.

• Provided customer service and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information.

Medical Support Assistant

VA Hospital
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 02.2022

Inpatient Unit Extended Care Line (2017 – 2020)

• Provided front-line administrative and patient support in an inpatient hospital setting, ensuring accurate registration, scheduling coordination, and patient flow management

• Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate records in electronic health systems

• Coordinated communication between clinical staff, nursing teams, and ancillary departments to support continuity of patient care

• Maintained daily logs, census tracking, and unit documentation in compliance with facility policies • Responded to patient and family inquiries while providing guidance and support in a fast-paced clinical environment

Outpatient Clinic Dermatology (2020 – 2022)

• Coordinated outpatient scheduling, including appointments, consultations, and follow-up care to ensure timely access to services

• Checked patients in and out for clinic visits and maintained accurate scheduling and registration records

• Monitored consult activity and assisted with resolving scheduling conflicts, delays, and patient flow issues

• Ordered laboratory services per provider request and ensured timely completion of clinical workflows

• Maintained daily operational logs, no-show tracking, and clinic documentation for performance monitoring

• Collaborated with providers, nurses, and administrative staff to improve clinic efficiency and patient access

Education

Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX

Skills

    Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

    Microsoft Teams

    VATAS Timekeeping System

    Data Entry and Records Management

    Report Preparation and Tracking

    Scheduling and Calendar Coordination

    Administrative Operations Support

    Customer Service

    Procurement and Supply Coordination

    Database and Spreadsheet Management

Timeline

Program Support Assistant

VA Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Office Automation Assistant

VA Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023

Medical Support Assistant

VA Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2022

Nursing

Lone Star College