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Amy Stewart

Springhill,NS

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient Assistant Manager delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in being a listener and problem solver. Proactive and meticulous Assistant Manager with over 3 years of experience in managing staff and 23 years in functioning as a team lead and key user. Proficiencies in staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated with in the booking department with an increased number of bookings. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager for HIS NZ

Nova Scotia Health Authority
12.2020 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.

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  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Coordinated with departmental heads to ensure timely work flows are being meant
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry patients

Health Records Clerk

Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2005 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced patient experience by maintaining accurate and up-to-date health records.
  • Streamlined the records retrieval process for medical professionals, ensuring timely access to essential information.
  • Maintained the confidentiality of sensitive patient data by adhering to strict security protocols.
  • Contributed to improved healthcare outcomes by providing reliable and comprehensive documentation for clinical staff.
  • Assisted in audits of health records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Trained new Health Records Clerks, fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency within the department.
  • Ensured seamless transition from paper-based to electronic health record systems, minimizing disruptions in patient care.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies by accurately processing requests for medical records.
  • Supported hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring all required documentation was readily available during inspections.
  • Addressed inquiries from patients regarding their personal medical records with professionalism and tact.
  • Developed procedures for monitoring the timely completion and submission of critical documents such as discharge summaries.
  • Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
  • Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
  • Analyzed complex medical records to identify discrepancies in accuracy and completeness.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
  • Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
  • Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
  • Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
  • Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.

Switchboard Operator

Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2000 - 04.2005
  • Improved call efficiency by effectively routing and managing incoming calls for a busy office environment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and directing them to the appropriate department.
  • Increased company-wide communication by promptly connecting internal calls between departments.
  • Contributed to a professional atmosphere by courteously greeting callers and providing helpful assistance.
  • Strengthened company reputation by upholding confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information during call transfers.
  • Provided reliable support to front desk staff, facilitating seamless coordination of daily operations.
  • Managed high volume of calls during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure while efficiently handling each caller''s needs.
  • Facilitated emergency response efforts by swiftly connecting callers to relevant personnel or services when necessary.
  • Supported company initiatives by participating in cross-training opportunities, expanding skill set beyond switchboard operation duties.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through active listening skills and empathetic problem-solving approaches with callers'' concerns or complaints.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to cover shifts during periods of high call volume or staff shortages, maintaining seamless phone coverage at all times.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering a collaborative environment and assisting colleagues when needed.
  • Connected callers with appropriate professional, department, or business.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Announced important information and emergency notifications over PA system.
  • Trained and mentored new PBX operations employees.
  • Operated switchboard and routed incoming calls to appropriate departments.
  • Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
  • Resolved customer issues and complaints promptly and politely, upholding satisfaction.
  • Assisted in reducing hold times with swift call handling and efficient use of switchboard system features.
  • Registered patients to the proper departments AC/Emergency etc
  • Registered patients for inpatient services
  • Obtained Patients Provincial HCN for billing purposes.
  • Updated patients information in Meditech.


Education

Certificate - Health Information Management

Canada Health Care Association
Ottawa, ON
09.2010

Certificate - Medical Terminology

JustWrite Consulting Services INC
Shediac, NB
12.2003

Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification

Capital District Health Authority
Halifax, NS
06.2003

Certificate - Business Information Technology

Nova Scotia Community College
Springhill, NS
06.1999

Certificate - Certificate of Study in Phlebotomy

Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS
04.1997

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Task Delegation
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Team Motivation
  • Staff Development
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Reviewing
  • Orientation and Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Relations
  • Team building
  • Critical thinking
  • Resource allocation
  • Staff training and development
  • Creative thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation
  • Goal setting
  • Workload management
  • Networking abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Manager for HIS NZ

Nova Scotia Health Authority
12.2020 - Current

Health Records Clerk

Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2005 - 12.2020

Switchboard Operator

Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2000 - 04.2005

Certificate - Health Information Management

Canada Health Care Association

Certificate - Medical Terminology

JustWrite Consulting Services INC

Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification

Capital District Health Authority

Certificate - Business Information Technology

Nova Scotia Community College

Certificate - Certificate of Study in Phlebotomy

Nova Scotia Community College
Amy Stewart