Patricia Fore
** ******** ***** ****, **** Carbon IL 62034 (H)618-***-**** (C)618-***-**** ***********@***.***
Professional Summary
Level-headed health professional that remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. I possess a strong belief in the importance of companionship and support in patient care. Patient-oriented Medical Receptionist with strong attention to detail professional, telephone etiquette, and organization skills.
Skills
Medical terminology expert ICD-10 (International Classification Disease Systems)
Billing and Coding procedures expert
Patient referrals expert
Close attention to detail
Insulin Medication understanding
Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge
Obtaining and recording vital signs
Performing EKG’s
Recode management professional
Patient-focused care
Spirometer reading competency
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Office support (phones, faxing filing)
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant 04/1998 to 11/1998 Rosewood Care Center- Edwardsville, IL
Helping patients move in and out of bed, bath, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual lifting instructions.
Maintained sanitary residents and program rooms.
Performed direct patient care, aimed at increasing comfort, psychologically, socially, and spiritually; well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, and rehabilitation.
Answered call lights and adjusting patient comfort, and safety by adjusting beds, lights, pillows.
Extra-Ordinary Assistant 09/1999 to 5/2002 Edwardsville School District-Edwardsville, IL
Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
Maintained head count and attendance.
Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Maintained accurate records of students care, condition, progress and concerns.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of students.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filling
Took advantage of continuing education.
Education
Diploma: Medical Assistant 2000 Sanford Brown - Granite City, IL
Lewis and Clark Community College – Godfrey, IL2005-2009 Over 260 hours completed towards bachelor in Science ( Nursing)