Hope AKAIJAKUTUJUNA
markham,ON
Summary
Quick learner, proficient in office equipment. Skilled medical office professional offering several years of experience in cultivating seamless office operations. Personable and detail-oriented with proven track record of warmly welcoming patients and supporting needs. Quick learner proficient in office equipment operations and job-related software.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Office Administrator
markham emergyence hospital
Markham, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Registered new patients into the practice management system.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately within specified timeframe.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy before submitting claims.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports monthly.
- Greeted patients, answered phones and scheduled appointments.
- Processed payments for services rendered and collected co-payments.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits.
- Assisted with billing inquiries, coding and collections activities.
- Prepared charts prior to patient visits.
- Conducted administrative duties such as typing correspondence and filing documents.
- Maintained medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ordered office supplies and maintained inventory of medical equipment.
- Interacted with physicians on a daily basis to coordinate patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to healthcare industry.
- Provided support to clinical staff when needed.
- Answered incoming calls from pharmaceutical representatives.
- Reconciled bank statements on a weekly basis.
- Scheduled follow up appointments for patients after their visit.
- Updated patient demographics regularly in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted with referrals and prepared medical records for patients.
- Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
- Communicated with patients regarding payments on outstanding accounts.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients as part of check-in process.
- Organized and managed medical supply inventory to foster continuous availability of required items.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Community Service Worker
Hope house guelph
Guelph, ON
- Provided case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance.
- Organized and facilitated community events to promote social awareness.
- Conducted outreach programs to inform the public about available resources.
- Assessed clients' needs, strengths and interests to develop individual service plans.
- Maintained records of client information and progress reports.
- Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate services for clients.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focused on problem solving and life skills development.
- Developed educational materials and activities for children's programs.
- Coordinated transportation for clients seeking medical care or job interviews.
- Participated in community meetings related to health, education, housing.
- Advised clients regarding financial assistance options such as food stamps, Medicaid.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Personal Support Worker
Eden house care facility
Guelph, Ontario
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
Education
Diploma - Medical Office Administration
Computek College
Toronto, ON06-2034
Diploma - Community Service Worker
Citi College Toronto
Toronto05-2022
Certificate -
Essor College
Montreal, QC04-2022
Skills
- Medical software applications
- Follow-up skills
- Payment Processing
- Patient care advocacy
- Project Management
- Process Improvements
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Understanding of medical laws
- Communication
- Contract Negotiations
- Accounting
- Staff Training and Development
- Vendor Relations
- Insurance billing procedures
- Database coordination
- Medical terminology expertise
- Healthcare coding competency
- Chart updates
- Transcription
- Appointment Setting
- Benefits verifications
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Policy updates
- Medical Records Management
- Registration management
- Collections experience
Certification
- CPR and FIRST AID
- Online Naloxine Training Certificate
- CPI Nonviolence Crisis Intervention Certificate
- WHMIS(Workplace Hazardous Meterials Information System)
Languages
English
Professional
Runyankore
Professional
Swahili
Limited
Kinyarwanda
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Office Administrator
markham emergyence hospital
09.2024 - Current
- CPR and FIRST AID
- Online Naloxine Training Certificate
- CPI Nonviolence Crisis Intervention Certificate
- WHMIS(Workplace Hazardous Meterials Information System)
Community Service Worker
Hope house guelph
Personal Support Worker
Eden house care facility
Diploma - Medical Office Administration
Computek College
Diploma - Community Service Worker
Citi College Toronto
Certificate -
Essor College
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