Dynamic and organized Unit Coordinator with over 16 years of experience in health care settings. Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and using proven strategies and problem-solving skills to maintain quality patient care services. Possess excellent organizational and time-management skills and a keen ability to quickly adapt to ever-changing environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Coordinator
Vancouver Community Dialysis
03.2018 - Current
Provide administrative support to ensure day-to-day operations of HD programs are seamless and efficient
Sets up and maintains filling systems for materials such as correspondence, patient test results and reports by performing duties such as creating and labeling files, assembling and maintaining files/charts, filing material as appropriate and retrieving information such as patient charts prior to patient visit or for designated personnel
Increased patient satisfaction through exceptional customer service skills when addressing inquiries or concerns from patients and their families
Improved patient care by efficiently managing and organizing medical records, appointments, and admissions
Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration among colleagues within the health unit setting
Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage
Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
Registration Clerk
Lions Gate Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2018
Interviews patients, relatives and/or family to obtain registration information, such as relevant personal and demographic information and responsibility for payment, and registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system
Completes and prints registration forms related to the documentation of patients and forwards this information to appropriate departments
Accesses HealthNet as required to determine the patient's healthcare number (PHN) or assigns a new PHN if required
Receives payments for non-resident and self-pay charges and medical/surgical supplies; issues receipts; explains hospital policy regarding deposits and room differentials
Identifies available bed booking options by reviewing patient information, reviewing and maintaining list of available beds and comparing patient information to available beds
Performed related admitting clerical duties such as booking outpatient appointments as required, answering phones, giving directions, photocopying and distributing various documents
Processes pre-admissions.
Booking Clerk
BC Women's Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2018
Performed variety of clerical and patient related activities including scheduling, booking of patient appointments and processing of referrals
Gathering additional/missing information, performing data entry, and receiving and processing related paperwork
Schedules new referrals based on established criteria and works with physicians, clinic nurses and other allied health professionals to appropriately schedule referrals based on clinical indicators
Performing reception, admitting and patient registration duties, and maintaining database, records and other patient information
Assembles and maintains client charts by utilizing appropriate forms and layout in accordance with established procedures and filing documentation.
Medical Office Assistant
Metrotown Medical Clinic
11.2008 - 11.2016
Organized and proficient in scheduling and confirming patients' appointments using med access EMR
Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process
Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly
Coordinated medical records management, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely access for healthcare providers
Proven record of managing office, medical inventory, and ordering supplies.
Education
Diploma Health Unit Clerk -
Sprott Shaw College
Diploma Medical Office Assistant -
Academy of Learning
High School Diploma -
Sisler High School
Skills
Proven record of providing consistent high-quality patient care
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records system
Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively