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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Wayne Nelson

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Dynamic Advanced Medical Support Assistant with a proven track record at Veteran Affairs, excelling in patient care coordination and appointment scheduling. Recognized for enhancing clinic efficiency and fostering effective communication among medical teams. Skilled in electronic medical records and conflict resolution, ensuring a compassionate and organized patient experience.

Experienced with administrative support in medical settings, ensuring smooth patient interactions and efficient operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage healthcare processes effectively. Knowledge of electronic health records, appointment scheduling, and patient communication to enhance service quality.

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs
12.2016 - Current
  • Managed approximately 30-40 Exam Requests from VBA Regional Offices around the nation a day
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information.
  • Promoted effective communication among medical staff by serving as a reliable liaison between physicians, nurses, and administrative personnel.
  • Managed high call volume, addressing patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, fostering a welcoming environment at all times.
  • Mailed patient appointment letters.
  • Increased patient access to care by effectively coordinating referrals to specialists and diagnostic services.

Scheduled appointments for patients at Compensation & Pension Evals.

  • Supported efficient office operations through proficient handling of administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and record maintenance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and facilitate seamless transitions between departments.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for improved workflow and reduced wait times.
  • Contributed to increased clinic efficiency by accurately maintaining electronic health records and promptly updating patient information.
  • Eased patient anxiety through clear explanation of procedures, treatments, and upcoming appointments while addressing their concerns respectfully.
  • Interviewed patients to verify and update clinical and demographic records.
  • Facilitated positive relationships with external providers through effective coordination and communication of patient referrals.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing appointment schedules and providing timely reminders.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on clinic policies, procedures, and software systems for seamless integration into the team.

USAF INTELLIGENCE, OPERATIONS

USAF
01.1987 - 04.2011
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Provide analysis of adversary threat systems and intelligence expertise necessary for mission plans
  • Conduct external intelligence training on collecting and reporting requirements and procedures
  • Prepare and present intelligence reports and briefings to commanders and aircrews
  • Assess vulnerability of U.S. forces’ telecommunications networks and information which could be collected and exploited by adversaries
  • Oversee the analysis and merging of collected intelligence
  • Develop intelligence plans and policies
  • Produce accurate intelligence analysis
  • Exchange intelligence with other services, agencies and governments
  • Integrate intelligence with combat operations
  • Maintain a TS/SCI clearance- worked as USAF Security Monitor
  • Duty as NCOIC Mobility/ Deployment Manager

Education

Riverside City College

Skills

  • Patient communication
  • Appointment scheduling expertise
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical office procedures
  • Patient records maintenance
  • Resourcefulness and initiative
  • Patient appointment management
  • Medical office support
  • Customer service
  • CPR
  • Electronic medical records
  • Inventory management

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Successfully transitioned facility to use of ISS Integrated Scheduling Solution, along with VISTA Scheduling
  • Alaska VA Healthcare System Employee f the Quarter Awad (2024, Cat 1), Shining Star Award (2023)

Certification

  • The American Heart Association's Resuscitation Quality Improvement RQI Provider BLS CPR Training

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs
12.2016 - Current

USAF INTELLIGENCE, OPERATIONS

USAF
01.1987 - 04.2011

Riverside City College