Sonja L. DeGarmo
Claysville, PA 15323
************@*****.***
Cell: 724-***-****
Objective
To obtain a challenging position, utilizing my experience, knowledge, background and abilities as professional career development and growth.
Employment History
Washington County, 100 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Human Resources – Employee Wellness & Activities Coordinator April 2020 – April 2024
Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing health and wellness activities for
employees and their families
Work within a budget, approve and cross-reference invoices for payment
Design and distribute monthly Calendars, Newsletters and Fliers
Research, plan and implement activities (12 days of Christmas, Food trucks, etc.) for employees
Responsible for initiating meetings and other efforts to promote health and wellness
Lead and direct Wellness Ambassadors for worksite events
Assess effectiveness of programs and activities
Submit findings for Grants to enhance the safety of the employees and residents
Budget management
Behavioral Health and Development Services – Administrative Assistant August 2018 – April 2020
Perform assignments independently including, analyzing administrative or staff operations and procedures
Answering/directing phone calls, scheduling meetings, typing, proofreading, filing, and preparing reports
Schedule, Coordinate, and facilitate meetings and trainings for the department
Assist managers and Administrator with daily administrative duties
Fax, copy and scan appropriate files for consumers and providers
Greet and direct all employees, visitors and the general public
The Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington PA 15301 December 1997–June 2018 Emergency Department – Administrative Assistant June 2012 – June 2018
Performed daily administrative duties for Nurse Managers and Medical Director
Scheduled, coordinated and recorded minutes for staff and director meetings
Prepared daily reports for the Volunteer department for patient care utilization
Entered schedules for over 100 staff members into ADP (payroll); processed bi-weekly benefit time reports including call-offs, schedule and staffing changes
Organized, coordinated and verified student information from high schools and universities to meet requirements in the hospital shadowing program
Compiled daily, monthly, quarterly reports and statistics to hospital administration for budget, planning, and staffing needs
Scheduled and coordinated employee training sessions and various special events
Provided weekly reconciliation report of medical equipment provided to patients; addressed patient insurance issues with finance and admission departments
Human Resources – HRIS/Administrative Assistant December 2009 – June 2012
Assisted the Human Resource department with daily administrative duties
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, and other similar employment activities for various managers of individual departments within the hospital
Participated as a member of employee activity committees (Chili Cook Off, and Employee Giving Campaign)
Created and initiated the first annual Breakfast with Santa for employees’ children and grandchildren
Coordinated and administered pre-employment testing to applicants utilizing Prove-it software
Processed new hire paperwork including various education, employment, and screening sanction checks (i.e. FBI, child abuse).
Coordinated monthly new hire orientation logistics for new employees
Prepared union and non-union job bids consistent with established bargaining contract/policy utilizing the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Maintained and processed employee performance evaluations and professional licenses for over 2000 employees
Input employee information into the I-Trust data system (Human Resources Information System)
Verified employee unemployment claims
Communicated with hospital security regarding employee badge status
Scanned employee files into computer
Respiratory Care/Sleep Center – Administrative Assistant July 2001 – December 2009
Provided clerical and administrative support for the Respiratory Care and Sleep Center, including the Director, Medical Director and patients
Coordinated and facilitated marketing events for Respiratory Care and Sleep Center
Scheduled patients for testing and coordinated physicians with procedures
Transcribed doctors’ reports through dictation or written notes; billed medical procedures in data systems
Scheduled, organized and coordinated conference rooms and vendors for Continuing Medical Education credits for staff
Human Resources – Receptionist/Employment Clerk June 2000 – July 2001
Provided receptionist and administrative support for the Human Resources Department; greeted visitors and employees
Maintained registrations of all professional licensed employees
Prepared and processed union and non-union job bids consistent with established contract/policy
Processed new hire paperwork including various education and employment screening sanction checks
Admissions – Admitting Clerk December 1997 – June 2000
Welcomed and registered patients for procedures and assigned rooms for patients
Coordinated insurance verification and authorizations; computed daily patient statistics
Processed requests from physician offices and departments within the hospital
Coordinated the work schedule for department personnel, including vacation requests
Selected as a member of the Employee Morale Progress Improvement Team; created and implemented various employee incentives
Canonsburg General Hospital, Medical Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317 November 1992 – December 1997
Emergency Room Registration Clerk November 1994 – December 1997
Registered emergency room patients; answered phone calls; placed calls for physicians; computed and recorded yearly statistics
Unit Secretary December 1992 – November 1994
Transcribed and recorded all inpatient physician orders; answered phones and directed calls regarding patients as necessary; completed inpatient charts upon discharge
Shaw’s Jewelers, Washington Crown Center, Washington, PA 15301 November 1987 – November 1992
Office Manager
Managed the office staff and supported the Store Manager
Marketed and scheduled public events sales
Processed all aspects of credit applications including reference checks and credit scoring
Balanced bank deposits
Created staff schedules; verified payroll through ADP
Skills
Canva
Kronos/ADP
Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
I-Trust System (HRIS System)
Crystal Reporting System
TDS and Sunrise Patient Care Data Systems
OnBase
Education
Graduate - McGuffey High School, Claysville, PA 15323
References provided upon request