Experienced Administrative Support Assistant with a solid history in office management, staff support, and scheduling. Specialized in providing high-quality administrative support to teams, ensuring smooth daily operations. Strengths include exceptional organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency in past roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Support Assistant/ Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Office
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
01.2018 - Current
Manage multiple and complex administrative programs and related projects
Initiated and planned strategies to meet the organizations objectives; managed budget, scheduled and assigned activities to improve throughout and to reduce associated expenses
Track data and statistical information in support of the organizations
I prepare, execute, and track program specific information such as workload reports and patient data using VSSC (VHA Support Service Center)
I also use FBCS (Fee Base Claim System) to track suspense of progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies
Responsible for preparing medical center memoranda, congressional inquiries, charts, and budget forms
I ensure and prepare fiscal documents for associated functions
I also compile daily, weekly, and monthly productivity and activity reports, including special programs, ensuring that there are accurate and complete
Process claims for payment in Fee Basis Claims System, for Home Health Aide, Respite, Community Nursing Home, and Advance Directives
Scan and track Purchase Order Numbers in Vista Integrated Funds Distribution Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP)
Provide customer service to vendors, fellow employees, veterans via telephone
Work with the program analyst on processing all outstanding invoices over 90 days
Create community care authorization in the CPRS, through FBCS (Fee Basis Claim System) and HSRM (Health Share Referral Manager, Community Care and Authorizations
Input data into several electronic databases which include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
Assists all Attendings and Fellows with all administrative program guidance, policies and procedures within the Geriatrics Administrative Office as needed
Patient Advocacy Assistant/Care Partner
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
01.2014 - 11.2018
Maintained effective working relationships for both internal and external customers and served as point of contact (POC) for the Patient Experience and Advocacy program
Input Inpatient truth point surveys on the wards on a daily basis and entered Outpatient veterans' surveys throughout the primary care clinics on a daily, tally VISN report daily for leadership
Assisted the Nurse Manager and or Service Supervisor on any issues the inpatient and outpatient (Veterans) may have and resolve the issues to Patient and family members Satisfactory in a timely manner
Advocated for the patients and family members in identify problems and barriers that may impede quality service to veterans, in person or thru Microsoft Outlook, DHCP and CPRS on a day-to-day basis
Also, able to maintain a professional attitude, while trying to help keep the veteran and family member calm at all times
Educated veterans family members of pertinent regulations, laws, policies, and precedents affecting benefits provided by Department of Veterans Affair to survivors of deceased Veterans
Participated in leadership meetings with top management to include Joint Commission, SOARS, audits, and a variety of relevant committees etc
Program Support Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
09.2013 - 01.2014
Answered Office Telephone calls and transfer to the appropriate Staff Member
Assisted the secretary with administrative work daily, served as alternate Time and Attendance clerk for Chaplain Service Staff
Completed Competency folders for Chaplain Service for years 2000-2013 and made sure all TMS (Talent Management Systems) where completed for each staff members present position
Ensured the Chapel was cleaned, stocked the shelves as needed
Entered the data for the PARS couple retreat program into the Word Document
Called and verified the couple of veterans were attending the PARS couple Retreat
Entered work orders for Chaplain Services
Assisted the Chaplains with any issue in Chaplain Service as needed
Fee Basis Clerk
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
02.2003 - 09.2013
Processed outpatient claims for payment in Fee Basis Claims System, while verifying payments using the Financial Management System
Scan and track Purchase Order Numbers in Vista Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP)
Provided customer service to vendors, fellow employees, veterans via telephone calls
Scan and track UB04, CMS forms in Fee Basis Claim System
Track outstanding invoices over 90 days in the Admin Management Console System
Work with the supervisor and lead analyst on processing all outstanding invoices over 90 days
Policies, precedents, evaluations, and studies are not always available, they usually require considerable interpretation and adaptation for application to assignments because these assignments generally involve the coordination of benefits and entitlements based upon the unique requirements, goals, objectives, family structure and economic circumstances of each Veteran
Also, processed inpatient authorized payments
Processed increases/decreased on 1358's
Tracked $10,000.000.00 for fund control points
Created expenditures budget reports for all NON-VA Care Services
Trained College Students and Summer Intern Employees, which were assigned to the Fee Service Department, on Billing criteria, Filing, and Verifying that the appropriate codes where correct in the Fee Basis Claims System on new Claims for processing
Informed the Veterans and Family Members the Criteria Eligibility and the Process for the Millennium Emergency Care Bill Act 38 U.S.C 1725 and the Unauthorized SC Claim 38 U.S.C 1728
Medical Record Technician-Out patient Coder
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
02.2003 - 09.2013
Assigned and sequenced ICD 9-CM/CPT/HCPCS modifier, codes diagnoses and procedures from documented information in the medical record according to established HIM guidelines and AHIMA code of ethics
Provided technical advice to medical staff and top management, with working knowledge of case mix-reimbursement concept
Completed Billing (MCCR) paperwork for third parties, CATCC, workmen compensation, and emergency/ humanitarian
Medical Cost Care Recovery
Meet coding productivity standards
Education
High School Diploma - English
Frank W. Ballou High School
Washington, DC
01.1987
Some College (No Degree) - English
Strayer University
Washington, DC
Skills
File Organization
Administrative Procedures
Travel Arrangements
Budget Tracking
Verbal Communication
Organizational skills
Typing 50 wpm
Scheduling appointments
Presentation Development
References
Available upon request
Strengthsandabilities
Program Marketing Coordinator
Timekeeping
Customer Service
Record Keeping
Quality Organizational skills
Typing 50+ wpm
Timeline
Administrative Support Assistant/ Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Office
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