Medical office

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
Passed State Board for West Virginia Real Estate license December 4, •••••
Coordinated with the American Red Cross scheduling Blood Drives for US Troops.
Collected Dental and personal hygiene products from area businesses for US Troops overseas.
Solicited donations from Wal-Mart, Lowes, and other area Business, as well as individuals for various personal projects such as: ShoeBoxes for Bosnia (••••• boxes), US Troops shoeboxes, WV Flood Victims, Habitat For Humanity Re-Sale Store, Salvation Army, Sojourners, and needy families in my area.
Solicited donations from Wal-Mart and area Business, as well as, autographed items from classmate and Country Singer, Kathy Mattea, for past Cross Lanes Elementary School Carnivals; donations were for Raffles and the Silent Auction.
Worked as the House Manager for the Cultural Center where I also supervised volunteers.


PERSONAL PROFILE and PRINCIPAL ABILITIES

Working with publisher to prepare a photographic book of Cross Lanes together. Have loved photography since I had a box camera.
Excellent memory for names and faces; considerate of others; very outgoing and have a friendly take-charge attitude.
Mechanically inclined and can fix or replace most household appliances/ equipment along with water heater/disposal/dishwasher, electrical outlets and switches, etc.
Accomplished at processing data and information, and keeping records.
Successful track record of high responsibility positions and skilled in organizing events.
Knowledge of medical office procedures, HIPPA, and Medical Terminology.

A mature high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging and competitive environments.
Enjoy planning and organizing fund raising events to obtain the maximum results.
Strong organizational skills, with experience in problem solving, and troubleshooting.
Strong office and negotiating skills- persuasive, persistent, and resolute.
Twenty-years of increasing responsibilities in the Medical industry.
Photography skills.
Received my WV State Realtors License. December 4, •••••/Sold my first home 6/•••••/•••••
Radiology experience: can develop films and make copies.
WORK HISTORY

Putnam Animal Relief Center October 8, ••••• June •••••, ••••• $ •••••,•••••
Brian Donat, County Administrator •••••
••••• Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV •••••
Director /Humane Officer/CAET- (County Animal Shelter, position eliminated with letters of recommendation): Conducted investigation of suspected animal cruelty and to determine compliance with various state laws and regulations. Interviews customers and applicants, to obtain and verify information. Typed letters to donors, Knowledge of MSWord, Excel, and other applications, used copier, cash register, microscope, and also have knowledgeable of alarm system.
Work was performed according to prescribed procedures, and involved direct contact with employees, public officials, non-profit groups and the public. Involved traveling throughout the county and sometimes to training events in the state and also out of state sometimes called by dispatch for various public calls or called out by dispatch to investigate animal cruelty or dangerous animals; often worked overtime (without additional pay), and often worked irregular hours.
Undertook all administrative duties including raising the budget from $•••••,••••• to $•••••,••••• budget in order to increase the level of cleanliness and the health and welfare of the animals, and to educate the public in order to reduce mistreatment. Completed paperwork for various agencies, public interviews with the press, performed daily and monthly reports, gave verbal monthly reports before the commissioners, ensured deposit of monies, created purchase orders, approved bills to be paid per budget sent to accounting, interviewed applicants for hiring, and oversaw or performed vaccinating/worming, fecal checks, and also medical treatment of animals per veterinarians order. Improved customer service through educating employees.
Determined needs of the shelter for new budget such as new computers, software, Three-part outside kennel, Humane Officer equipment, supplies, and medications. Rewrote and created more efficient paperwork for: accounting methods, recording type of animals coming in or leaving the shelter, animals euthanized, and animals adopted. Continued to maintain the standard of cleanliness that I began at the shelter and was active in shelter fundraising and advertising, as well as many other duties including community projects. Performed maintenance such as replacing plumbing (bathroom water and toilet lines, faucets), electrical outlets and switches, installed security system, locks on cabinets and other areas to secure premises.
Began my duties three days early-without pay-on October 5th, due to severity of the sick animals, the filth in the shelter, and the immense trash surrounding the building. Started by cleaning the entire shelter, cleaned, made repairs to several areas of the shelter, swept and mopped, moved cages to another areas, unclogged drains, disposed of trash, removed snow, painted several areas, updated some plumbing and electrical, and landscaping the grounds while adding additional space by having heating and cooling installed in two unused rooms and having a volunteer create a spacious room, with a viewing window, for amicable cats to lounge. Supervised 9 employees along with numerous volunteers and community service workers. Background checked by WV State Troopers.
Pg 2 TPW

Putnam General Hospital
Hurricane, WV
Radiology Technician- Part-time position. Transported patients by wheelchair or bed for procedure per order. Developed x-rays, copied x-rays and copied medical records per request and then sent, pulled medical records per request, and filed medical records after use.

U.S. Small Business Administration •••••/••••• $•••••/hr
Rainbow Blvd, South Niagara Falls, NY •••••
ATTN: Gail Losgar (•••••) •••••
Automated Loan Processor (temporary position for area flood victims-letter)- Temporary position ending January 8th, ••••• for Flood Recovery of November •••••; processed loan applications ensuring timely entries as well as data input. Processed records to next individual.

MedCare Therapy Center, LLC 3/•••••/••••• $ •••••/hr
Big Tyler Rd
Cross Lanes, WV •••••
Rommel Abella (previous owner) •••••
Office Manager/Advertising Representative- Business began on 7/7/••••• but office was not setup and opened until I became Office Manager and began credentialing. Coordinated office setup and then began accreditation for insurances, and credentialing of each new Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists as we hired. Interviewed patient(s), applicant(s) to obtain, and verify information. Typed letters, used copier, and PC applications, and improved customer service within the office. Met with geriatric volunteer non-profit in community based centers, physicians, and chiropractors in order to acquire patient referrals. Advertised in various community events to promote and market the business. Performed transcription, created billing sheet, working knowledge of medical terminology, billing, and CPT/ICD••••• coding, and had some input on the overall advertising to promote the company. Owners were Rommel and Minerva Abella (Layoff due to Philippine owners selling business and returning to Philippines -have letter of recommendation)

Retina Consultants •••••/ ••••• •••••/••••• $ •••••/hr
Charleston, WV
Ophthalmology Technician- performed various eye tests, pre-testing including taking manual pressures with Tonometer, used Lensometer, and actually determined that a patient had a medical problem called Marcus Gunn. Interviewed patient(s) and charted history and testing information. Typed letters, used copier, and use of PC applications.



Pg 3 TPW

Health Data Solutions ••••• $ •••••/hr
••••• E. Boundary Rd (•••••) •••••
Midlothian, VA •••••
Medical Records Clerk- Contract/Temporary position for St. Francis Hospital through Health Data Solutions. Information researched and patient information released and sent copies of requested medical records to various Agencies (WVMI, Medicaid, Physicians, and Attorneys), as well as data entry skills along with customer service experience. I am unsure of the actual start and end date since this was contract work for St. Francis Hospital. Typed letters, used copier, and use of PC applications.


little Yardscapes ••••• Present (Part-time/Seasonal)
Cross Lanes, WV •••••
Sole Proprietor- Landscaping business where I supervised ten to twenty employees depending
on job. Coordinated materials, labor, and employees for Residential and Commercial landscaping work. Interviewed potential clients for landscaping needs. Typed bills, used copier, and use of PC applications including landscaping and MS Word, and Excel.

West Virginia University Surgery and Trauma Services 2/••••• - •••••/••••• $ •••••/hr
And Residency Program Michael D. Hall, MD
Office located @ CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV •••••
Administrative Medical Secretary for the Instructor of Surgery - Coordinated schedules for: Physicians teaching/Medical Students classes and with multiple surgeon operations. Scheduled: Pharmaceutical Representatives for in-service and luncheons, patients for P.A.T., surgery, various testing, Pro Times, and clinic. Performed transcription and other administrative/secretarial duties including CVs for Physicians/residents. Filled out and filed disability, social security, and insurance claims/or patients. Read reports (History and Physical, Operative, Discharge Reports) in order to ascertain Codes (CPT/ICD•••••) for billing patient medical care. Performed research for various physicians for JAMA, managed office independently- office was located at CAMC-General Division, •••••North. Typed letters, used copier, and use of PC applications.

West Virginia Division of Culture & History ••••• ••••• $ •••••/hr
Pat Cowdery, Events/Festival Manager
Charleston, WV
House Manager for the Theater- (supplementary, part-time position)- Supervision of Theatre events along with supervision of volunteers in the theater and Great Hall. Very enjoyable, secondary part-time evening/weekend employment while still working full-time for the WVU Surgery and Trauma Services and attending West Virginia State College.
Pg 4 TPW

Eye Tech/Valley Visions, Hurricane, WV ••••• ••••• $ •••••/hr
Hurricane, WV •••••
Optometric Tech/Front Office Manager- (First with Valley Vision then moved with Dr. Hereford to Eye Tech); have letter of recommendation- Pegboard accounting system, Transcription, Medical Terminology, performed Coding, billed insurances, performed various Optometric tests (Visual Fields, dry eye, color blindness, depth perception, visual acuity), and filled out disability forms for patient. Due to physicians disability I also charted patient information and test results during the examination. Can use a Manual Tonometer and Lensometer and also have some knowledge of AutoRefractor. Used punch card machine. Assisted in setting up new office when Dr. Hereford started Eye Tech. Interviewed patient(s) and charted history and testing information. Typed letters, used copier.

Womens Health Center ••••• $ •••••/hr
Staunton Ave., Charleston, WV •••••
Medical Assistant- Front to back work: Scheduling GYN and abortions; charting history and any complaints, performing test(s) as needed (UA, pregnancy, and hemoglobin stick), taking Vitals, setting up exam rooms and assisting. On surgical days I cleaned, wrapped, sterilized packs and had crematory duties. Assisted in post-surgical area, as needed. Interviewed patient(s) and charted history and testing information. Typed letters, used copier.

A.R. Allowatt, CPA •••••
Chesapeake Ave
Charleston, WV •••••
Bookkeeping Assistant- Bookkeeping and payroll performed by hand; also used large Posting machine. Typed letters, used copier, and use of PC applications. Have letter from Mr. Allowatt.

Denbigh Animal Hospital (•••••) ••••• ••••• ••••• $ •••••/hr
Thomas B. Huddleston, DVM
••••• Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA •••••
Veterinary Assistant- (returned to WV) Front to back experience; performed Lab tests (CBC, Hematocrit, Fecal (saline),Heartworm), Readied Pharmaceuticals and vaccinations, also gave injections/vaccinations, medications and placed IVs, phlebotomy skills, assisted in exams and surgery, Pegboard system; would float throughout hospital working as needed. Interviewed patient(s) and charted history and testing information. Cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing packs/autoclave, bathing animals, and kennel work. Also had numerous cleaning duties: swept and mopped, unclogged drains, disposed of trash, removed snow, updated some plumbing, and landscaped grounds Supervised 2 employees. Ordered products/medications as needed, handled purchase orders, and inventory. Typed letters, used copier, and use of PC applications.

PG 5 TPW

Maintenance Personnel •••••
large apartment complex
Newport News, VA
Maintenance Assistant: Performed a variety of work in connection with the maintenance department and assisted the Maintenance Department Head in repairs around and in the buildings as needed. Assisted with or performed carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and other maintenance needs; repair, replace and/or install lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches using various power and hand tools; repair sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains; may prepare and work with cement; may paint buildings, offices; gather and dispose trash and waste materials; removed items tenants left behind, loaded and unloaded supplies, moved equipment by hand or with dollies; other manual tasks as needed; building service work such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and steam cleaning floors, washed walls, kitchens, and bathrooms; cleaned windows, mirrors and fixtures; routine grounds work including landscaping and others such as removing snow, picking up trash, and sweeping sidewalks. Related duties as required such as turning down water heater thermostats, checking kitchen appliances, garbage disposals, and water heaters that needed repairs.




EDUCATION HISTORY

Professional Investigator Course
Certificate of Completion

Spruce Real Estate School South Charleston, WV Passed.

West Virginia State University 1/••••• to present
Working on Board of Regents degree, ••••• GPA

Garnet Career and Technical
September •••••: A-Z Grantwriting, Event planning for Non-profit

Garnet Career and Technical
Web Design, ••••• - Internet Class

Penn State Correspondence
Agriculture •••••


Ben Franklin Technical and Career School
Medical Assistant Program ••••• GPA
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Nitro High School ••••• Graduated 1 year early •••••