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PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT
Summary
Diligent administrative professional dedicated to maintaining smooth and efficient operations in high-volume public health settings. Experienced in checking patients in and out, updating medical charts and files and collecting payments. Seeking a long-term position with room for career growth.
Skilled at managing medical clerical needs. Proficient in the best practices and regulatory requirements in public health environments. Fluent in [Language].
Skills
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Experience
Public Health Office Assistant
Arley , ALMhc Equity Lifestyle Properties/Jan 2010 to Sep 2015
Arley , ALMhc Equity Lifestyle Properties/Jan 2010 to Sep 2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Checked master calendar and scheduled appointments in accordance with office availability.
- Received payments, completed check-in and closing procedures and updated medical records.
- Added latest information to tracking spreadsheets.
- Managed physician calendar, including scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
- Answered 10average daily phone calls to schedule appointments and address patient inquiries.
- Managed front office activities, including customer service, patient appointment management, billing and collections, and office administration.
- Filed all Medicare payments
- In Charge of The WIC program
- Work in schools with immunization set up
- Did Healthcare screenings Schools
Assistant Activities Director
Alexandria , VAMedstar Health/Apr 2002 to Jun 2007
Alexandria , VAMedstar Health/Apr 2002 to Jun 2007
- Conducted intake interviews with new residents to assess physical, cognitive and psychological characteristics, recommending involvement in activities targeting individual needs.
- Kept records of attendance and participation, comparing against medical records and other patient characteristics to develop approaches to optimizing resident involvement in programs.
- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Created monthly calendar of anticipated recreational activities for posting on community bulletin board, keeping residents informed of opportunities for involvement.
- Planned special community events around holidays to invite attendance from staff and family members, incorporating into activities to foster sense of community.
- Hosted individual meetings with residents [Timeframe] to re-evaluate particular physical, social and cognitive qualities and recommend activities emphasizing opportunities for improvement.
- Interviewed residents with low rates of participation to develop understanding of motivations for lack of involvement, incorporating individual interests to encourage attendance.
- Produced monthly newsletters and updated activity calendars.
- Managed daily exercise programs to support physical strength and mental dexterity.
- Assisted residents with functional limitations during activities programs and provided encouragement to develop morale and facilitate long-term improvement.
- Modeled activities programming for residents to engage in normal social and other daily pursuits, striving to improve quality of life through increased aptitude.
CNA
City , STATEBeverly Healthcare/Jan 1999 to Jan 2002
City , STATEBeverly Healthcare/Jan 1999 to Jan 2002
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaEdmunds Central High School1997City, State
Additional Information
At one point, I took a 6 week class on Hospice care. My daily job was to take care of 2 hospice individuals.
I worked at Roscoe Assisted living for a short time. I was a Med Aide there.
I have been a stay at home mom for about & years now. I'm ready to get back into the healthcare field.
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School Attended
- Edmunds Central High School
Job Titles Held:
- Public Health Office Assistant
- Assistant Activities Director
- CNA
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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