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Victoria Cook

Hammond,IN

Summary

Resourceful Medical Secretary maintains smooth office operations and patient flows. Detail-oriented approach to organizing files, scheduling appointments and assisting patients. Organized individual brings background in medical office settings handling patient needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Secretary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2001 - Current

Recognizes difficult patients, staff and visitors situations facilitates communication and escalates appropriately

  • Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
  • Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
  • Prepared documents for signature by physicians or other authorized personnel.
  • Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
  • Responsible for maintaining paper records.
  • Scheduled diagnostic tests and procedures for patients according to established protocols.
  • Organized laboratory specimens for pick-up by courier service.
  • Prepare medical records on admission, discharge and transfer.
  • Obtaining and releasing medical records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
05-2008

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Provides excellent customer care
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Problem solve and conflict resolution skills
  • Inventory control management
  • Proficient in Microsoft

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Victoria Cook