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Ma Veronica Abesamis

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Scheduling Coordinator

Paramed Healthcare Services
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
  • Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
  • Gathered employee data to develop monthly work schedules, enabling proper staffing for departments for each shift.
  • Created detailed calendars for staff members to support deadline management and milestone achievement.
  • Devised online scheduling resource to provide employees with real-time access to schedules and time-off requests.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Rental Office Administrator

Skyline Living
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
  • Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Vaccine Clinic Administrator

City Of Hamilton Public Health Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided administrative support by maintaining complete patient documents.
  • Partnered with clinic staff to manage patient satisfaction.
  • Served as first point of contact with new and returning patients.
  • Coordinated patient care services with staff, physicians, patients and other practice departments.
  • Developed and executed standards and objectives to promote corporate vision.
  • Verified patients had positive experience by providing exemplary customer service.
  • Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to verify proper implementation of patient treatment plans.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Rental Officer Administrator

Briarlane Property Management
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
  • Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
  • Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Managed and properly accounted for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities.
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.
  • Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Registration and Health Information Clerk

Runnymede Healthcare Centre
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Data entry for admission and discharged patient through Med-Ecare application
  • Verified Health cards through IVR system
  • Called Doctor’s offices for patient verification
  • Processed records quickly to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
  • Audited and reviewed patient information via EMR management to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Located, retrieved, sent and scanned medical record data.
  • Copied medical records and performed various clerical tasks as required.
  • Reviewed medical records and data after locating, retrieving and sending it to appropriate places.
  • Used electronic health record system to scan, index and input over at least a hundred documents.
  • Used medical center hardware and software to produce required reports.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.

Medical Office Administrator Co-op

North York General Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled appointments for

Pre-op patients.

  • Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
  • Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
  • Managed appointments, registrations and patient relations in buy outpatient office.
  • Pulled charts and prepared for nurse and doctor assessment.
  • Verified benefits and worked with insurance companies to obtain payments.
  • Double-checked forms for accuracy and completion in terms of admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.

Medical Tele-Interviewer

Medical, Hooper Holmes Inc (Dyna Care)
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Received calls through Quality Rocket and ODCC phone system
  • Delivered verbatim scripts for portions of survey.
  • Maintained participants' engagement throughout short or medium-length questionnaires.
  • Followed strict guidelines for obtaining consistent unbiased data.
  • Maintained confidentiality of procedures, scripts and respondent information.
  • Gathered data and insights from participants during telephone interviews.
  • Followed call center protocols when notifying participants of call purpose and use of information.
  • Documented records of call information.
  • Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
  • Coded data from participant interviews.

Medical Office Administrator

Doctors Hospital (Business Closed)
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Pulled charts and prepared for nurse and doctor assessment.
  • Verified benefits and worked with insurance companies to obtain payments.
  • Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
  • Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
  • Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash, and credit card.
  • Oversaw office records and maintained strict document control.
  • Managed appointments, registrations and patient relations in busy Outpatient office.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.

Medical Clinic Clerk

Osias Educational Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Processed forms required for insurance approvals for scheduled procedures and office visits.
  • Used electronic systems to enter provider orders and retrieve test results.
  • Answered high volume of telephone calls and directed callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.

Radiology Department Receptionist

Gulf Diagnostic Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
  • Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
  • Followed up with patients to reschedule missed appointments.
  • Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
  • Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.

Education

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
12.2024

Medical Office Administration Diploma - Medical Office Administrator

Medix College of Healthcare
Toronto, Ontario
03.2019

Accounting And Office Administration Diploma - Business Accountancy

Metro College of Technology
Toronto, ON
06.2016

Skills

  • Daily Timekeeping
  • Data Entry
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Confidentiality Requirements
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Schedule Management
  • Staff Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Documentation Skills
  • HR Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Maintained an average of 90 all throughout college
  • Currently on honour standing for 2 straight semesters at Niagara College

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Scheduling Coordinator

Paramed Healthcare Services
06.2022 - 12.2022

Vaccine Clinic Administrator

City Of Hamilton Public Health Services
02.2021 - 06.2021

Rental Office Administrator

Skyline Living
12.2020 - 06.2021

Registration and Health Information Clerk

Runnymede Healthcare Centre
04.2019 - 03.2020

Medical Office Administrator Co-op

North York General Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019

Medical Tele-Interviewer

Medical, Hooper Holmes Inc (Dyna Care)
06.2016 - 12.2016

Rental Officer Administrator

Briarlane Property Management
06.2016 - 12.2020

Medical Office Administrator

Doctors Hospital (Business Closed)
01.2012 - 01.2015

Medical Clinic Clerk

Osias Educational Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2012

Radiology Department Receptionist

Gulf Diagnostic Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Niagara College

Medical Office Administration Diploma - Medical Office Administrator

Medix College of Healthcare

Accounting And Office Administration Diploma - Business Accountancy

Metro College of Technology
Ma Veronica Abesamis