Knowledgeable and professional Receptionist skilled in administrative support and customer service. Bringing over 20 years of experience managing fast-paced, front desk operations. Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist Administrative Assistant
Carman Community Health Centre
Carman, Manitoba
05.2018 - Current
Delivered exceptional clerical support every day, including scheduling appointments, transcribing notes and mailing packages
Conducted thorough research using various media sources to obtain relevant data for staff requirements
Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems
Guided administrative and professional staff through computer and software problems
Screened visitors and calls to minimize disruption for office personnel
Received and routed incoming mail and packages to team members, facilitating timely communication and efficient operations
Coordinated troubleshooting, maintenance and updates for office systems
Created agendas, took minutes and prepared documents for meetings
Trained office personnel in call etiquette, administrative procedures and to give customers and fellow staff consistent, knowledgeable support
Answered calls with a friendly and polite approach to ensure excellent customer service
Answered up to 60 calls per day in a fast-paced environment
Operated telephone switchboard of 12 employees and routed calls to the correct destination
Completed connections between callers, departments and professionals
Optometric Assistant
Carman Vision Services
Carman, MB
05.2008 - 06.2017
Used Visual Eyes software to process patient payments and update accounts
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues