NORITA K. LYONS

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Louisville, KY 40229

210-***-**** (Mobile)

EXPERIENCE

Legal Secretary – Dennis & Branam, Law Firm, Antlers OK August 2009- May, 10

• Act as legal secretary supporting three attorneys

• Prepare all required legal documents, including petitions, motions, orders for both criminal and civil cases

• File documents with court, ensuring all filings are completed in a timely manner

• Appear with attorney in court as necessary

• Prepare probates and administer the probate until completed

• Serve as primary receptionist handling all calls with clients and attorneys

Office Manager - Dr. Charles Keithline, Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa,OK, Mar 09 -

May 09

• Served as primary interface between front office and clinical personnel

• Maintained time and attendance records for all employees

• Coordinated office personnel work schedules

• Handled patient debt collections

• Provided guidance to patients regarding health care options

• Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments, as needed

United States Government Civilian Employee Muskogee, OK Jan 08 - Mar 09

Administrative Assistant for Chief of Staff - Veterans Administration Affairs

• Managed patient scheduling for the Veterans Hospital dentistry clinic

• Recorded and distributed minutes for Chief of Staff and Medical Records Committee and Subcommittee

meetings

• Field patient telephone inquiries regarding health care, medical records, and hospital

• Served as coordinator of the VA Hospital's ADPAC program

• Authored and coordinated correspondence for the Chief of Staff

• Provided guidance and support as necessary for the front desk employees

Administrative Technician - US Attorney's Office

• Held a warrant for small purchases of supplies and services for the office

• Managed obligations and purchase orders for supplies, programs, training, and records for entire Oklahoma -

Eastern District office

• Prepared and processed all travel authorizations and vouchers

• Managed and tracked all office inventory, including capital and non-capital items

• Maintained timekeeping records for office employees

• Regularly corresponded with US Attorney official in Washington DC

• Provided additional administrative support to the Administrative Officer and Deputy Administrative Officer

St. John's Medical Center Tulsa, OK Jan 01 - Dec 08

Education Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Responsible for all CPR training for health practitioners at all levels, including scheduling and teaching the

classes

Maintained all American Cancer Society records for the hospital

Managed patient screenings, referrals, and scheduling for the department

Served as primary interface between patients and hospital personnel

Managed office payroll for hospital employees and contractors

Responsible for office records

Referral Specialist

Managed front desk of the St John's Heart Hospital (CVI), with duties including:

o Scheduling patient appointments

o Reviewing hospital and HIPPA policies with patients

o Ensuring proper coding applied to variety of medical procedures

o Transcripting echo and pediatric reports

o Interfacing with patients and hospital personnel at all levels

SPECIALIZED CREDENTIALS/TRAINING

Presently enrolled in second Paralegal degree

Attended Legal Secretary/Assistant in Dallas, Tx. 2009

Attended Probate Seminar in Tulsa, OK 2009

Obtained Naturopathic Medicine degree in 2003

American Heart Association Certified Coordinator and Instructor

Experienced in working with JCAHO standards

Completed training courses in Government Procurement and Acquisition

Licensed private investigator

Owned private investigation/security company 1985-1995

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Typing: 70 WPM

Medical Terminology

EDUCATION

Naturopathic Medical School

Monclovia, Coah, Mexico

Degree: N.M.D obtained Jun 03 (board certified)

GPA: 3.65 out of 4.0

Southern Career Institute

Boca Raton, Florida

Degree: Paralegal obtained Jan 1992

GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0

Penn Foster

Scranton, PA

Degree Paralegal

Presently enrolled

REFERENCES

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