Carmen Smith
** ******* ****, * *******, GA *****
Cell: 706-***-**** - *********@*****.***
Summary
Dedicated and focused Administrative/Clerical Assistant who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks
s imultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible and hardworking with the drive to
succeed.
Highlights
Microsoft Office proficiency Meticulous attention to detail
Excel spreadsheet Strong interpersonal skills
Blood Withdrawal Results-oriented
Billing and coding Resourceful
Patient charting Dedicated team player
Clinical training Patient/family focused
Medical Assisting specialist Strong medical ethic
Extensive medical terminology knowledge Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
Accomplishments
Coordinated all department functions for team of 5 employees.Promoted to Assistant Credit Manager and Office
M anager/Head of Collections., after 6 months of employment.
Was top sales consultant in the store, and the region for 3 straight months.
Experience
Administrative Assistant
May 2012 t o Current
Lexington Tire Shop & Repair L exington, GA
Organized files. Properly routed invoices process.Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and
o utgoing correspondence. Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized
fashion.Managed the receptionist area,Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and
guaranteeing high level of customer service.Recommended, selected and helped order parts based on customer
needs and desires.
Sales, Sales MGR, Assistant Credit Manager
April 2005 t o D ecember 2011
Farmers Home Furniture Athens, GA
Performed store opening duties, including counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper
functioning.Assisted customers with store and product complaints.Successfully interacted with customers and retail
buyers to expedite orders.Developed rapport with the customer base by handling difficult issues with
professionalism.Answered customers' questions about products prices, availability, uses and credit terms.Estimated
and quoted prices, credit and contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.Led sales calls with team members to
establish sales and customer retention goals.Generated monthly and annual sales reports.Resolved customer
complaints by exchanging merchandise, refunding money and adjusting bills.Wrote sales slips and sales
contracts.Maintained friendly and professional with customer interactions.
Desk Attendant/Member check in Clerk, Cashier, Sales
September 2003 t o M ay 2004
The Georgia Club Fitness Center S tatham, GA
Recommended and helped customers select merchandise based on their needs.Promoted club programs,
products and services to participants.Conducted orientations for new members joining the club. .Cleaned and
wiped down equipment after each group fitness class and work outs .Designed each class to match the skill and
l earning levels of all participants.
Medical Assistant
August 2001 t o J une 2003
Athens Area Family Medicine Watkinsville, GA
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing
tests.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by
assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for
laboratory testing.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Escorted
patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Performed lab tests and communicated
results.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient
care.Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance
c ompanies.Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time.Acquired insurance
authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician.Arranged and assisted with hospital
admissions.Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician.Scheduled radiology exams for
patients.
Front Office Coordinator/Medical Assistant
1
July 1999 t o S eptember 2002
Dr. Farris Johnson Athens, GA
Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and
completion as required by insurance companies.Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical
findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing
diagnoses.Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians.Examined diagnosis codes for
accuracy, completeness, admissions.Retrieved physician correspondence from dictation service and made edits
when necessary.Scheduled patient appointments.Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new
patients.Provided administrative support for three physicians.Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes
and patient information into Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by
a ppropriately handling patient information.Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified
insurance.Evaluated the accuracy of provider charges, including dates of service, procedures, level of care,
l ocations, diagnoses, patient identification and provider signature.Recorded and filed patient data and medical
records.
Education
High School Diploma : HIGH SCHOOL, 1 987
MADISON COUNTY HIGH DANIELSVILLE, GA, 3 0633