Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Key Qualifications
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Jamie-lynn Best

Sydney,NS

Summary

I am a Dedicated Membertou Band member with over 5 years of valuable clerical experience in the healthcare industry. Started career at CBRH on the Stroke Unit 4C and quickly expanded to contribute to various Med/Surg departments. Currently excelling as a Ward Clerk in the fast-paced ER department. Possesses extensive experience, high level of confidence, and expertise in the field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ED Ward Clerk

NSHA
Sydney, NS
04.2019 - Current
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for a smoother experience.
  • Provided compassionate assistance to patients experiencing emotional distress during their time in the ED ward.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans for patients with complex needs, such as Life Flight, ICU doctors, Doctors at outlying Hospitals.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing and maintaining medical records and vital documents. (Health records, MSI, Insurnace Companies)
  • Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting patients warmly upon arrival to the department.
  • Managed high-pressure situations with composure, prioritizing urgent requests from healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in optimizing bed utilization through real-time tracking of bed availability, discharge schedules, and pending admissions.
  • Maintained efficient hospital operations through diligent completion of necessary administrative duties.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, facilitating efficient workflow for the entire ED team.
  • Facilitated communication between patients'' families and healthcare professionals, ensuring transparent updates on their loved ones'' status.
  • Monitored critical lab results closely, alerting appropriate medical personnel immediately upon detection of potential complications or concerns related to patient care.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for multiple physicians within the medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
  • Followed all policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, risk management and confidentiality.

All while working in Numerous medical units at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Assistant Manager

Pseudio Clothing
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Train staff by reviewing training materials, and developing and reviewing new product training
  • Preparing schedules
  • Review staff evaluations with each staff member, to better utilize there strengths
  • Dealt and resolved comments, questions or complaints from both the employees and customers
  • Was responsible for meeting monthly targets and goal
  • Reliable, responsible, motivated and detail oriented
  • Recruit, interview and train new staff members
  • Demonstrated desired behaviours for staff including driving sales, handling complicated sales, cash management, and follow up with customers

Education

Medical Office -

CBBC
Sydney, NS
2019

Human Resources - Human Resources and Payroll practitioner, Training In Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety, Employee orientation

Eastern College
01.2012

Diploma - Travel and Tourism, Business Communication, Travel Fundamentals, Sales and Marketing, Microsoft Software

Cape Breton Business College
01.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
  • DIS (NS Drug Information System)
  • Meditech
  • Excellent Oral and written communication skills
  • Great ability to handle sensitive/complex situations
  • Key ability traits to handle sensitive and confidential situations
  • Customer service
  • Great Ability to work under pressure
  • Multi-tasking
  • Team player
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs
  • Flexible hours

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Medical Terminology
  • First Aid/CPR and child CPR
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Professional Skills
  • Career Planning and Preparation
  • Writing for Comprehension
  • Word Processing
  • Computer fundamentals
  • Student Success Strategies

Key Qualifications

  • Extensive competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience with my Native and African Canadian ethnic backgrounds and cultures
  • Works very well under own initiative and under tight deadlines
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Very outgoing and friendly personality
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to multi task
  • Accountable and a strong team player
  • Excellent communication skills and self confidence when dealing with the public on a frontline
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs
  • Great availability with very flexible hours

Timeline

ED Ward Clerk

NSHA
04.2019 - Current

Assistant Manager

Pseudio Clothing
01.2015 - 01.2016

Human Resources - Human Resources and Payroll practitioner, Training In Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety, Employee orientation

Eastern College

Diploma - Travel and Tourism, Business Communication, Travel Fundamentals, Sales and Marketing, Microsoft Software

Cape Breton Business College

Medical Office -

CBBC
Jamie-lynn Best