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JENNIFER BIENES

Canning Vale,WA

Summary

Waitlist Outpatient Clerk and Theatre Clerk, Sterilisation Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Mathematics instructor, Technical Writer.

Dedicated administrative professional well-versed in communication and team building. Ready to bring 11 years of relevant work experience to the team. Versatile Theatre and Outpatient Clerk possessing first-rate communication skills and personable demeanour demonstrated across 10 years in patient-focused roles. Experienced in bookkeeping, records management and industry software applications. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitlist Outpatient Clerk and Theatre Clerk

South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide HIMS clerical support at Fiona Stanley Hospital, ensuring the maintenance of confidential records accessible in a timely manner
  • Utilize WebPAS to search, create, register, and update patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures
  • Screen inquiries and process internal and external requests for the release of information from both paper-based and digital medical records, following HIMS policies and procedures
  • Deliver an efficient and courteous hospital reception service for patients, visitors, and hospital staff, maintaining professionalism in all interactions
  • Manage phone calls and messages appropriately, addressing inquiries and providing assistance to callers
  • Assist Doctors, Nurses, and patients with their requests, ensuring a high standard of service
  • Handle the ordering of stationary, MR forms, and catering supplies to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Log job requests for patient transport, equipment maintenance, and cleaning, ensuring timely resolution
  • Book patient appointments according to their level of priority, demonstrating organizational skills and efficiency
  • Create admissions and admit patients to the ward, following established procedures
  • Make decisions in accordance with HIMS policy when a patient does not attend their scheduled appointment
  • Assist in the training of new staff members, sharing knowledge and promoting a cohesive team environment
  • Conduct audits and manage data effectively, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards
  • Respond promptly to emails from Doctors and Nurses, maintaining effective communication channels
  • Create PAC files for patients in Angiography, Cardiology, and Paediatric wards, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling and managing appointments for outpatient services.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries from patients and their families regarding appointments, movements of the patients and insurance matters.
  • Assisted medical staff with daily operations, contributing to a well-organized and efficient outpatient clinic and theatre environment.
  • Assisted administration with quality improvement projects, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of outpatient care services.
  • Contributed to the development of clinic policies and procedures through active participation in staff meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Managed confidential patient data securely and maintaining privacy standards.
  • Sorted incoming correspondence promptly and accurately directed it to appropriate departments or personnel within the facility.

Sterilisation Technician

South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • Conduct thorough assessments of surgical trays from theatres, ensuring absence of any sharps and inspecting for missing instruments
  • Perform meticulous disinfection processes for reusable surgical instruments, both manually and through machine wash, in decontamination area, ensuring comprehensive cleanliness
  • Verify completeness and correct labelling of all instruments in set/tray to maintain precision
  • Pack or wrap all surgical trays using aseptic techniques to uphold sterile conditions
  • Clean and sterilize Flexible scopes and Endoscopes, adhering to established protocols
  • Utilize STERRAD and Steam machines to sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring all parameters fall within required range for successful cycle
  • Function as Team Leader in Decontamination and Endoscopy area, demonstrating effective leadership skills
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently, especially when addressing queries from nurses, fostering effective teamwork
  • Handle non-conformance, failed load, and quality issues with proficiency and attention to detail
  • Work in strict accordance with Work Health and Safety regulations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all involved.

Sterilisation Technician

St. John Of God Hospital Murdoch
01.2015 - 08.2020


• Ensure that all surgical instruments and equipment delivered to decontamination area are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
• Conduct detailed checks on all surgical instruments and equipment for cleanliness and quality before packing.
• Verify that all instruments are complete in set/tray and labeled correctly.
• Pack or wrap all surgical trays using aseptic technique.
• Proficient in sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment using STERRAD and Steam machines.
• Organize sterilized products on respective shelves in the sterile room.
• Prioritize tasks effectively.
• Perform well under pressure.
• Provide items from the sterile room to nurses as needed.
• Communicate effectively, particularly when responding to queries from nurses.
• Handle non-conformance, failed load, and quality issues proficiently.
• Work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Ensure all documents are signed off, and important information is recorded on paper and in the Electronic Tracking System (ETS).

Laboratory Assistant

Bureau Veritas Canning Vale
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Precision Weighing: Proficiently weigh samples based on established standards for following robotics analyses, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail: TGA (Thermal Gravimetric Analysis), XRF (X-ray Fluorescence), Fibrous samples, Fire Assay, FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), Digest, AR (Aqua Regia), FeO (Ferrous Oxide).

Education

Skills

  • Follow-up Coordination
  • Office Administration
  • Patient Scheduling
  • File Management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Team Leadership
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Workload Management

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint)
  • Microsoft Teams
  • TMS (Theatre Management System)
  • Instacount (Instrument Management System – B. Braun) at St. John of God Murdoch
  • T-Doc system at Fiona Stanley Hospital
  • WebPAS Inpatient/Outpatient system
  • Cardiobase sytem
  • Enterprise Bed Management
  • Bossnet
  • EReferral system
  • Base


Volunteer Experience

Mathematics Tutor Touchpoint Community Centre

Assisting patient at the main entrance during Covid Fiona Stanley Hospital


Personalreferees

  • Harmanjot Kaur, Information Security Support Officer, South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital

      E: harmanjot.kaur@health.wa.gov.au

  • Karen Bougard, TMS Support, Training and Reporting, South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital

      E: karen.bougard@health.wa.gov.au

Timeline

Waitlist Outpatient Clerk and Theatre Clerk

South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Sterilisation Technician

South Metropolitan Health Services Fiona Stanley Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2023

Laboratory Assistant

Bureau Veritas Canning Vale
08.2019 - 07.2020

Sterilisation Technician

St. John Of God Hospital Murdoch
01.2015 - 08.2020

JENNIFER BIENES