Result-oriented and dynamic professional with outstanding relationship building skills; Well versed in employee / stakeholder relations and performance management; Sound business acumen exhibited while working at a corporate level
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinics’ Manager
AMMC
12.2022 - Current
Assign tasks effectively and oversee their completion, ensuring smooth clinic operations.
Inspire and guide their staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Mediate disputes and address staff issues is crucial for maintaining a healthy workplace.
Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback
Communicate clearly with both staff and patients, ensuring everyone is informed and understood.
Provide empathy towards patients and staff to create a supportive and positive environment.
Established strong relationships with staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals is vital for collaboration and problem-solving.
Created and managed budgets, ensuring the clinic operates within its financial means.
Have an understanding for billing processes and insurance claims
Managed the flow of revenue from patient visits to billing and collections
Identified and controlled expenses for maintaining profitability.
Ensured efficient scheduling and appointment management for patient flow and staff utilization.
Managed supplies and equipment for smooth clinic operations and cost-effectiveness.
Maintained accurate and organized records for compliance and efficient clinic operations.
Implemented strategies for improving patient care and clinic efficiency
Have a good knowledge of medical terms and procedures to better understand the clinical aspects of the clinic.
Stayed up to date on healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
Ensured patient safety and implemented infection control protocols
Medical Assistant / Receptionist
AMMC
05.2022 - 12.2022
Greeting patients with enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Checking in/out patients including validating OHIP health cards
Scheduling, coordinating and confirming patient appointments, tests, referrals and procedures
Updating and maintaining electronic medical records (EMR) with all test results, clinical notes, demographics etc.
Reviewing and charting telephone, facsimile, mail and email messages
Triaging and responding to all telephone enquiries and messages from patients or families
Management of billing for procedures and patients not covered by OHIP
Participating in other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned
Working collaboratively with other administrative support staff
Medical Technician/ Administrative Assistant
CarePlus Solutions
09.2021 - 05.2022
Perform medical tests – EKG, Holter monitor, Spirometry and Nerve Conduction
Responsible to perform all admin paperwork after medical appointments – uploading all referrals, test results, making sure all patient’s files are updated.
Scheduling appointments as per clinic’s hours
Advising clinics in timely manner to update doctors/physicians with results of tests
Customer Service Desk Associate
Home Depot
04.2020 - 09.2021
Ensure customers receive products and services requested in a timely and accurate manner.
Act as a liaison between customers, Project Support Centre, Kitchen Designers, Home Depot Associates, vendors, installers and third party agents.
Resolve issues, assess customer needs, coordinate all order related activities in partnership with the Project Support Centre, delivery companies, vendors and service providers in a timely and professional manner.
Licensed Life Insurance Advisor
RBC
04.2019 - 04.2020
Proactively contacting clients to identify potential opportunities and uncover client needs, and assist in handling inbound calls from clients, providing them with an exceptional client experience and the appropriate advice and solutions to meet their needs.
Completing personalized needs assessments and reviews by leveraging tools, resources, and calculators to demonstrate value and support advice recommendations
Providing insurance advice and solutions to clients based on their needs and ensure clients are charged premiums that correspond with risks
Exhibiting a consistent, positive client experience with every conversation and resolve client concerns at the point of first-call, demonstrating the ability to connect through discussion and escalate as necessary
Demonstrating a solid understanding of regulatory risk when writing and updating new business policies
Applying critical thinking during client interactions in order to identify and analyze acceptable and unacceptable risks
Using procedures effectively and seamlessly during calls
Self-Employed
09.2017 - 09.2018
Worked as Medical Transcriptionist for Dr.Lina Alam – GP
Tasks included transcribing recorded notes and also edited existing ones to ensure correct information is entered
Entered appropriate medical codes for billing purposes using OSCAR software
Scheduling Coordinator
Innomar Strategies – AmerisourceBergen
12.2015 - 09.2017
Prepared and posted schedules in a timely manner, adhering to staff availability
Performed effective and efficient current and future schedules using Citrix software
Identified scheduling challenges and contacted staff regarding day-to-day changes
Handled multiple work demands using exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
Worked with strict deadlines and maintaining adequate coverage for shifts
Responded to queries, requests and concerns from staff and management while maintaining confidentiality and discretion when processing employee scheduling information
Provided general information to callers in a friendly and professional manner and redirected telephone queries as appropriate
Responsible for other assigned duties and tasks as required from time to time
Master Scheduler
Nucleus Independent Living (NIL)
12.2014 - 12.2015
Responsible for the creation and management of Consumer Service Schedule and Staff work schedules utilizing GOLD CARE software application (in a unionized environment)
Scheduled consumer bookings according to “Care Plans” and staff availability
Contacted staff regarding day-to-day changes.
Ensured all communicated changes by Care Coordinators for clients are dealt within a timely manner
Prepared Manager approved changes to staff schedules in accordance with applicable collective agreements and legislation
Collaborated with Management Team regarding scheduling processes and new initiatives on a daily basis
Identified scheduling challenges and worked with the manager and supervisors to find solutions
Implemented scheduling procedures as per management request
Responsible for other assigned duties and tasks as required from time to time
Scheduler / Human Resources Team Member
Target Canada - Burlington, ON.
01.2013 - 12.2014
Created weekly work schedules for up to 200 staff members using Workforce Management Software—allocating 5000 weekly payroll hours
Proactively identified and resolved HR, Payroll and Scheduling conflicts for up to 200 staff members, ensuring all time off requests are entered correctly
Prepared and posted schedules including completion of daily worksheet based on updated schedule
Prepared and submitted bi-weekly payroll
Audited weekly reports to ensure payroll hours are aligned with scheduled hours while omitting any discrepancies
Processed, verified, and maintained documentation related to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications
Interviewed and screened job applicants and completed the “on-boarding” process
Assisted with new employee onboarding including orientation and departure of existing employee
Trained HR team members and advised Senior Management specifically on HR policy updates, while keeping all departments and BU Heads abreast of current HR SOPs
Assisted Senior Management in developing specific HRD goals and objectives on an on-going basis and successfully led all HR efforts to accomplish work objectives
Handled daily customer / staff inquiries pertaining to HR related matters while maintaining high level of confidentiality and understanding since our staff comprises of a large diversified group
Performed reception duties as required including providing general information to callers in a friendly and professional manner
Human Resources Intern (Co-op)
Government of Ontario, MTCC (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
08.2011 - 12.2011
Assisted in devising schedules for multiple events to cater to clients’ needs
Took minutes of meetings, prepared standard employment letters and participated in organizing Job Fairs hosted by MTCC for recruitment and provided administrative assistance related to internal and external correspondences with stakeholders
Established, organized and maintained all sources of MTCC employees’ information, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality using HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) software
Used PARKLANE software to update WSIB claims (disability management claims) for MTCC employees and coordinated with Payroll and the rest of the HR team for HR and Administrative related matters (on a daily basis)
Assisted UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES with on-boarding procedures related to new team members, conducted employee orientation, updated relevant electronic employee records and prepared related documents.
Completed background and reference checks for new hires
UNIONIZED-LIUNA & CUPE Local 79
Store Manager Assistant Manager
Le Chateau (Oakville Place Mall)
10.2008 - 02.2010
Created staff schedules; Coached, counselled, appraised and disciplined employees
Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determined additional needed sales promotion; studied trends and adjusted product mix accordingly
Managed staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
Education
LLQP -
Durham College
HR Management (Post-Graduate Program) - undefined
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - undefined
Karachi University
01.1996
Skills
Administrative leadership
Clinical management
Employee training
Operations management
Employee recruitment
Healthcare administration
Scheduling
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Employee performance evaluations
Inventory and restocking
Drug inventory management
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Awards
Received three certificates of recognition for outstanding performance from MTCC and one from Target Canada, Received 10 awards of recognition in one year at Innomar Strategies, from different programs for getting patients on therapy within 24 hours window period
Timeline
Clinics’ Manager
AMMC
12.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant / Receptionist
AMMC
05.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Technician/ Administrative Assistant
CarePlus Solutions
09.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Service Desk Associate
Home Depot
04.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Life Insurance Advisor
RBC
04.2019 - 04.2020
Self-Employed
09.2017 - 09.2018
Scheduling Coordinator
Innomar Strategies – AmerisourceBergen
12.2015 - 09.2017
Master Scheduler
Nucleus Independent Living (NIL)
12.2014 - 12.2015
Scheduler / Human Resources Team Member
Target Canada - Burlington, ON.
01.2013 - 12.2014
Human Resources Intern (Co-op)
Government of Ontario, MTCC (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)