I am an experienced US Navy Hospital Corpsman with over 11 years of experience in patient care. Post military service, I have 2 years of experience as a Medical Receptionist for a busy GP practice in Newcastle. I get great satisfaction from helping others. I have an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. I am career focused and have a positive attitude. I am a fast learner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Marketown Health
09.2022 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.
Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering loyalty and trust in the practice''s services.
Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.2014 - 10.2017
Compiled patient movement requests for patients needing medical air evacuation to a higher echelon of care in the Pacific to ensure patient was clinically and administratively stable enough for movement
Liaised and coordinated patient movement with medical professionals from both civilian and military organizations in 14 different Military Treatment Facilities across the pacific region to facilitate the effortless movement of patients
Designed and implemented a detailed training package to equip inexperienced employees with the skills required transition into a new and challenging job role which reduced orientation time from 6 to 3 months
Coordinated the successful move of urgent, priority and routine precedence patients during a three-year tenure resulting in the successful transfer of over 3000 patents to appropriate medical facilities for treatment
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class/E-5
Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
United States Navy Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2006 - 10.2017
I was a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy where I worked in an inpatient and outpatient setting
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
General Duty Corpsman
USS George H. W Bush (CVN 77)
04.2011 - 02.2014
Independently provided care and clinical services using excellent bedside manner, strong communication skills, medical knowledge, and technical skill for over 6000 sailors whilst at sea with very limited access to secondary medical facilities
This included: Administration immunizations and medications
Performing x-rays and casting
Non-life threatening injury suturing
Intravenous infusions
Lab specimen preparation
Patient assessments including vital sign recording
Basic diagnostics procedures including 12 lead EKGs and venipuncture
Significant experience in toenail removal and cyst I&D
Extensive experience in the care of PACU and ICU inpatients
Performed medical administrative procedures, maintenance and repairs on equipment and educational training including the training of over 400 sailors in emergency care procedures, CPR, triage, and First Aid
Performed the duties of on duty ship and flight deck corpsman which required on call short notice provision of trauma and emergency medical treatment along with inpatient and outpatient care
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation for inpatients.
Education
Currently Working On Cert IV - Medical Practice Assisting
TAFE - Online
Statement of Attainment - Medical Administration Skills
TAFE - Online
07.2020
Skills
Inpatient and Outpatient care
Patient Records administration
Triage
Patient assessment
12 Lead EKG and PFTs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Performing Immunizations
Venipuncture Procedures
Basic Trauma Life Support
Patient Condition Observation
Bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish)
Computer skills
Medical knowledge
Customer service skills
Patient reception synchronization
Military Service
Emergency Medical Treatment
First Aid
Immunization Administration
IV Fluid Administration
Vital Sign Assessment
Medicine Administration
Nursing Assistance
Physical Examinations
Reading Comprehension
Treatment Documentation
Mass Casualty Protocols
Medical History Recording
Liaison with multinational agencies
Timeline development
Specialist allocation
Payment Collection
Medical Terminology
Insurance Verification
Medical Billing
Medical office administration
Appointment Setting
Proficient in Best Practice
Proficient in Automed Medical System
Mail Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Marketown Health
09.2022 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.2014 - 10.2017
General Duty Corpsman
USS George H. W Bush (CVN 77)
04.2011 - 02.2014
United States Navy Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2006 - 10.2017
Currently Working On Cert IV - Medical Practice Assisting
TAFE - Online
Statement of Attainment - Medical Administration Skills
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