Experienced and organized and administrative professional with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. A 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.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
02.2023 - Current
Ensured smooth daily operations by managing incoming calls professionally while addressing inquiries or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Promoted excellent customer service experience through prompt responses to voicemails and emails, addressing patient inquiries or concerns.
Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining organized files and facilitating clear communication between staff members.
Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Supported administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, inventory management, and filing medical documents for streamlined office workflow.
Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
Contributed to team meetings with constructive feedback and suggestions for office improvements.
School Registrar
Progressive Academy
12.2014 - 11.2017
Maintained accurate student records through diligent monitoring and data entry, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
Provided exceptional customer service to parents and students, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Facilitated smooth transitions for incoming students by coordinating their placement testing schedules and advising appointments prior to enrollment.
Served as liaison between school administration, faculty members, and students regarding all matters relating to academic records.
Assisted in preparation and distribution of course catalogs, class schedules, and registration materials, providing clear and accurate information to students.
Trained new staff members on registrar office operations, promoting consistency in procedures and upholding high standards of professionalism.
Enhanced data integrity by conducting regular audits of student records and promptly correcting discrepancies as needed.
Administrative Assistant III
Alberta Health Services
03.2008 - 10.2010
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
Administrative Assistant II
The University of Calgary
03.1986 - 03.1994
Working directly under the Director of Academic Administration, duties included onboarding, moving allowances, benefits administration, sabbatical, and retirement processing for all academic staff.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
Facilitated training sessions for new software tools, increasing team productivity and reducing learning curves.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Linguistics Minor: English
Calgary, AB
Skills
Multitasking and organization
Computer skills
Problem-solving
HIPAA regulations
Office administration
Team leadership
Bookkeeping
Insurance billing procedures
Electronic charting
Industry software applications
Meeting planning
Accomplishments
Supervised teams of up to 75 staff members.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Achieved 27% student body increase by promoting the school in social and media events.
Coordinated an ongoing orientation and training program for all new employees.
Volunteered to provide customer service support and training to all electronic performance management users during a performance management cycle.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Dutch
Professional Working
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MOS) - Microsoft Corporation.
Salesforce Certified Administrator
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
02.2023 - Current
School Registrar
Progressive Academy
12.2014 - 11.2017
Administrative Assistant III
Alberta Health Services
03.2008 - 10.2010
Administrative Assistant II
The University of Calgary
03.1986 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Linguistics Minor: English
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