Paula V. Simpson
Hayward, CA 94541
510-***-**** **********@*******.***
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Citrus College - Azusa, California Secretarial Certificate
Beauty College - Hayward, California Licensed Cosmetologist
skills
. Ansos, E 2 Search/Alus, Lotus Notes, PBX multi line systems, POS,
QuickBooks
. Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
. Medisoft/Meditech
. Office Professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Ability to work independently and as a team player
. Adept at managing calendars, special events and travel
. Cultivate dynamic relationships with internal departments, team members
and customers/patients
. Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
accomplishing organizational goals
. Excel working with freight companies, HMOs/PPOs, insurance companies, and
vendors
. Expert technical office skills increasing internal/external client
satisfaction
. Proficient in accounting, client services, coding, communications
(written and verbal), confidential records management, financial
statements, and HR support
. Self-motivated, results driven with attentive, conscientious customer
care and professional rapport
. Utilize extensive experience and versatility in hospital and medical
practice administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inspect Technology/Home Inspection - Albany, CA April 2010 -
present
Administrative Office Support (part-time)
. Efficiently manage administrative/office operations for an internal home
inspection business.
. Responsibilities include general bookkeeping, records documentation
management, and scheduling clients in a fast-paced environment.
GOLDEN GATE PULMONARY/CRITICAL CARE - San Francisco, CA August 2007
- April 2008
Medical Assistant/Office Manager/Part-Time Administrator (contract)
. Managed administrative/office operations for demanding, cardiopulmonary
specialists practice.
. Responsible for general bookkeeping, records documentation management,
and scheduling patients.
GOLDEN GATE ENDOCRINE SPECIALIST - San Francisco, CA August 2007
- April 2008
Medical Assistant/Office Manager/Full-Time Administrator (contract)
. Delivered solid, front office management for a high-volume,
endocrinologist specialist practices.
. Efficiently scheduled patients to maximize use of time and resources.
. Entrusted with calling in patient prescriptions, communicating with
medical professionals, pharmacists, and patients to ensure delivery of
optimal health care services.
. Handled banking and payroll, opening/closing functions, preparing
encounter forms, and updating demographic information.
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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center - Martinez, CA July 2004 -
March 2007
Administrative Assistant to Education, Training and Professional
Development Department
. Created/maintained customer database and prepared materials for Joint
Commissioner/BRN audits.
. Generated monthly financial reports and performed reconciliations
(QuickBooks).
. Graded, proctored and tabulated Pharmacology tests completed by nurses
seeking employment.
. Maintained nursing certification records/statistics for requisite CMEs
and Continuing Education Units.
. Managed appointment scheduling, correspondence, data entry, price lists,
opening/closing Customer Service Department, ordering supplies, and
shipping/handling training materials.
. Responsible for confidential information and personnel records.
. Planned and coordinated travel for the Education program and office
staff.
. Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, petty cash and purchasing.
CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Martinez, CA June 2001 -
July 2004
Admissions and ER Registration Clerk
. Accountable for accurate and appropriate patient intake including
admittance/registration, collections/ co-payments and updating/verifying
personal information.
. Conveyed to agency representatives, patients and staff the resolution of
accounts receivable issues and outstanding insurance claims during
registration.
. Demonstrated dynamic customer service and organizational skills managing
a high-volume of customer accounts and services.
. Employed effective communication and research skills managing claims with
insurance companies.
. Ensured patients' comfort while transporting them and their valuables to
the proper area/unit pursuant to hospital policies and procedures.
Communications Operator
. Applied excellent communication talents dispatching hospital
announcements via the paging system creating coded messages for various
hospital response teams.
. Monitored security cameras and ensured telecom equipment remained in good
working order.
AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Active Member, CCEB
Active Member/Volunteer, John Marshall Elementary PTA / Drill Team
Active Leader
Active Volunteer, Girl Scouts
Active Volunteer, Summer PALS Youth Counselor
Past Member, Speech Crafter/Toastmasters