Amanda Morris
**** * ***** *** **** *** Chicago, IL 60618- abn0eu@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
DePaul University & College of DuPage - Chicago IL
. Pursuing Nursing Education
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Information Management Specialist/ Patient Care Assistant,
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL November 2011 -
present.
. Organize patient charts, obtain medical records for doctors use and
provide acceptable information to patient's family, my coworkers,
nurses, and doctors as needed.
. Manage incoming phone calls, and direct doctor calls accordingly to
associates whom paged for them.
. Admit and discharge patients to keep census accurate and updated.
. Answer call lights.
. Assist with feeding, bathing, and any other skill I am able to perform
per my management at the request of the patient.
. Assist with transportation of patients to procedures.
. Obtain specimens and send to lab when ordered by physician.
. Check vital signs and blood sugars accordingly; document and report to
nurse.
. Stock rooms with proper supplies and linen. Obtain Isolation carts if
necessary.
. Maintain organization within unit, and provide accurate report to next
shift
. CPR & AED C
Clinical Technician for Orthopaedic Surgeons, M&M Orthopaedics,
Naperville, IL 2008 - 2011.
. Organize patient charts, evaluate and document patient's medical
history.
. Demonstrate the use of several DMEs, apply and remove casts, draw up
injections, suture removals, pin removals.
. Assist with office surgeries prepping patient as well as bandaging
wounds.
. Assist with diabetic wound care including packing open wounds.
. Filter emergency calls through triage including consults and ER calls
. Take care of physician high volume messages through communication
between patient and pharmacies as well patient's PCP and DME reps
. Work in all our locations assisting other surgeons
. Direct post op patients on medication intake
. CPR & AED Certified
Patient Service Representative, M&M Orthopaedics, Naperville, IL, Summer
2006 - Fall 2008.
. Provide quality customer service throughout the registration process
including verification of insurance coverage and referrals, collection
of co-payments and updating demographics in IDX and electronic medical
records in accordance with established procedures in a timely,
effective manner.
. Schedule appointments while providing pertinent documentation,
including insurance coverage and patient/account demographics, to
referral coordinator and surgical coordinator insuring overall
cohesiveness and efficiency.
. Screen telephone calls providing clinical technicians and doctors
accurate, detailed information regarding hospital consultations and
emergencies in a comprehensive manner.
. Created, developed, and implemented protocols for verification of
insurance coverage, Worker's Compensation Authorization, and
procedural guidelines, ensuring consistency of operations.
. Provide and demonstrate Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Patients at home exercises implemented by the therapist.
. Assist in training Patient Representatives throughout all offices
Cast Member, The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL, 2005.
. Accompanied managers in merchandising responsibilities.
. Participated in the opening of two Disney Stores.
. Interacted with guests and provided information on any service they
would request.
. Administrated surveys in order to upkeep guests' satisfaction.
. Accounted for cash sales in the downtown Disney Store locations.
. Scheduled various bands to accompany fire work shows.
LEADERSHIP
Swimming Assistant, Hinsdale South High School, Darien, IL Summer 2002-
2003.
. Taught beginning to advance levels of swimming.
. Created a friendly and clean atmosphere for all students.
. Taught pool safety to both parents and students.
SKILLS
Computer:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows; Chartcare and CardioWorks
electronic medical records; Dictaphone and Winscribe dictation software;
IDX/ Groupcast, Electronic Computer Works, and Advocate and Edwards
portals.