Diligent Patient Services Assistant adept at maintaining seamless medical office operations with high-quality support. Superior work ethic with strong dedication to efficiency and top-notch patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Assistant
HSTM Memorial Veterans Hospital
12.2001 - Current
Greeted incoming patients, managed sign-ins and directed each to correct locations.
Receive and process applicants for admission and outpatient treatment.
Determine patient eligibility when applying for care.
Route eligible patients to New Patient Scheduling Database for scheduling.
Schedule lodging appointments for veterans.
Assist in scheduling future admission appointments.
Verify patient demographics are correct and patients medical needs.
Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Timekeeper for Admissions and Eligibility.
Assist with training of new employees.
Assist veterans with travel pay eligibility questions.
Phlebotomist
HSTM Veterans Hospital
06.1998 - 12.2001
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
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