Medical Administrative Assistant

MARVIN CELESTINO

***** ********* ** ********, ** 92563

757-***-**** ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Transitioning from Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman to a career in the civilian community. Customer service oriented Administrative Assistant with twenty-four years hands-on experience in greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing medical records in challenging and changing environments. Strong knowledge in HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

HIGHLIGHTS

Strong medical ethic

Emergency Planning & Response

Medical terminology

Medical assisting specialist

Time Management

Firearms Safety & Handling

Chart preparation

Records and information management

CPR/BLS certified

Microsoft Office proficiency

Self directed

Resourceful

Dedicated Team Player

Professional and Mature

Meticulous attention to detail

Results oriented

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reviewed medical records for completeness, assembled records into standard order and filed records in designated areas according to alphabetic and numeric filing system

Improved office organization by compiling quarterly budget reports, financial spreadsheets, organizational charts and company data reports using advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Successfully trained staff in all office systems and databases, policies and procedures while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results.

Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Handled customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.

Maintained Osha Compliance ensuring properly disposed of daily biohazard waste was in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients.

Monitored patient vital signs in response to medical administration.

Educated patients and staff policy and proper procedure steps, recovery measures and medical instructions.

EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY

Chief Hospital Corpsman 05/1994 to 05/2018

Carefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained over 30 staff annually.

Created annual goals, objectives and budget, making recommendations to reduce cost.

Assisted in the design and execution of programs that contributed to a 95% growth of the organization from 2012-2013 fiscal years.

Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community. Directed the installation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve agency objectives. Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed. Diligently monitored Quality Assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.

Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development. Read and recorded patient vital signs, collected lab specimens. Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.

Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.

Expertly managed Combat Trauma Training, responsible for a $1.4 million budget which certified 350 students, providing critical life-saving skills while in combat zones, enhancing operational readiness to active duty Sailors and Marines.

Outstanding Manager. Managed all administrative functions to include, comprehensive patient tracking of over 1,000 casualties, distributed 1,200 preventive medical kits, ordered and distributed medications and chemoprophylaxis.

Responsible Officer for Authorized Medical and Dental Allowance List equipment and consumables valued at $15 million Dollars.

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 2012

Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA

SURGICAL TECHNOLIGIST 2001

Naval School of Health Sciences, Portsmouth, VA

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