Dexter Barnes
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Chicago, IL 60610
630-***-**** 312-***-**** ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Cenveo, Chicago, IL September 2014 - July 2015
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Operated letter processing machine
Sorted, distributed, prepared and packaged 2400 business letters in bulk form for shipment
Received shipment of raw materials
Stocked raw materials
Inventoried raw material to ensure availability
Ashley Quality Care, Chicago, IL September 2010 - May 2013
Custodian/Live-in Health Aide
Provided custodial services to employer’s facility such as polishing, buffing of floors and refuse management
Provided personal care services for a disabled patient in the home, including preparing nutritious meals, cleaning the premises, and dispensing medication as prescribed
Submitted accurate reports to the health agency on a biweekly basis
Veterans Industries, Hines VA Hospital, Chicago, IL December 2011 - June 2012
Pharmacy Supply Technician
Ensured safe storage and distribution of all items necessary for daily inpatient operations, including sterilized water and IV fluids, monitoring expiration dates following strict guidelines and procedures
Maintained order and accountability utilizing extensive knowledge in hospital receiving operations and observing all OSHA standards for safety
Received items, monitored inventory levels, and ordered supplies as needed
Recognized as an exemplary employee by immediate supervisor and management
Maintained excellent professional communications with staff and patients
Nutrition & Food Service Worker
Prepared, served and delivered daily hot meals to patients, staff, and visitors on a timely basis to assigned floors and patients
Prepared meals with specific dietary restrictions and nutritional needs
Thoroughly cleaned kitchen facilities adhering to strict sanitation standards and restocked basic food items such as spices, cooking oils and etc.
Collected finished trays at the end of meals and transported them to kitchen for cleaning and restocking
Independent Contractor, Huntsville, AL September 2002 – August 2010
Live-in Health Aide
Provided personal care services for elderly patient in the home to include food preparation,
cleaning of premises, shopping and time management for doctor’s appointments and the
dispensing of medication
Performed and promoted safe and healthy physical activities
Veterans Industries, Hines VA Hospital, Chicago, IL June 2001 - June 2002
Medical Records Clerk
Maintained accurate health records for area veterans observing HIPPA compliancy
Entered diagnostic and procedural codes for claims
Transcribed paper records dating back over 50 years into a newly implemented electronic medical record system
Trained new employees record-keeping system and standard departmental procedures
United States Postal Service, Forest Park, IL January 1990 – January 2000
Parcel Keyer
Worked as part of a team responsible for processing hundreds of thousands of
pieces of mail per hour
Received multiple national recognitions for outstanding performance in processing
high volumes of packages in a given timeframe
Accurately and efficiently entered zip codes from mail items into ten-key computer
mail terminal
Provided prompt and courteous customer service
Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL January 1986 – October 1989
Claims Processor
Accurately entered diagnostic and procedural codes for several hundred medical claims daily
Regularly exceeded hourly quotas for claims processing
Administered claims for fee-for-service payers as well as third-party insurance providers such as Medicare and Medicaid
Oversaw other general accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities, including internal payroll for several thousand employees
Provided exemplary customer service to incoming calls from patients seeking information and updates on referrals
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL 1984
Associate’s Degree in Computer Science
Oakton Community College, Skokie, IL 1979 - 1980
Correspondence courses for military personnel in business law
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army, Fort Sheridan, IL July 1977 – July 1980
Supply Clerk
Maintained accurate military records, including personnel and medical records, travel orders, promotion certificates, and retirement applications
Administered financial accounts, performed budget analyses, and ordered personnel goods in order to provide services to meet the needs of servicemen as a cashier in the Army package and exchange services
Worked within a monthly budget of $20 million
Performed periodic inventory and maintained stock and orders for military personnel and dependents
Served as the liaison for performance improvement in order to collect input from personnel and implement changes to best meet the needs of servicemen and improve efficiency