JOY SIMMONS (aka Joy Pepe)
C: 267-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dedicated and empathetic hard worker offering over 10 years in direct patient care and office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented ability to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
EDUCATION
Keiser University Graduated August 2017
Medical Assistant Certificate
USA Career Institute Graduated 2012
Child Care Specialist Training
Pampering Plus Nurse Aid Institute Graduated 2009
Nurse Assistant Certificate
Community College of Philadelphia 2004
Major: Business and Nursing GPA: 3.6
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
National Honors Society- 2003
National Dean's List- 2003
World Trade Center Scholarship-2004
INTERNSHIPS
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL 2007
Conduct guest orders
Cash handling
Food preparation
General cleaning with chemicals
Options without Walls, LLC, Bala Cynwyd, PA 2012
Research and Administrative Assistant
Database searches for articles and data pertaining to college enrollment
Help organize college enrollment and financial aid workshops for students and parents
Provide support and help organize college tours
EXPERIENCE
LightSpring Home Care Agency
November 2023-Present
Care Coordinator promoted to Community Relations Manager
Salus University-FT
March 2023-November 2023
Patient Service Representative
London Approach-Temp w/ Salus University
September 2022-March 2023
Patient Service Representative Temp
VSA-WFH Temp
Feb 2022-May 2022
●Cold Calling
●Quality Assurance
●Appointment Setting
●Ancero
●Development Rep
Wawa-WFH Temp
Nov 2021-Jan 2022
●Customer Support
●Salesforce
●SharePoint
●Contact Tracer
PYN-WFH Temp
July 2021-Oct 2021
●Outlook/Teams
●Quality Review
●Customer Support/Support Team
MDHHS-WFH Temp
CONTACT TRACER
APRIL 2021-JUNE 2021
●Call center-work from home
●Lightning Force/ Salesforce
●Covid info
IBX-WFH Temp
Customer Service
December 2020-March 2021
●Call Center
●Microsoft Documents
●Citrix and Avaya and Stars
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Patient Service Representative
December 2019-September 2020
●Clerical duties
●Contact patients prior to scheduled appointment; confirmation and covid-19 prescreening
●Interview patients over the telephone to obtain medical history, including medications and insurance.
●Assist other members of the Surgical and Call Center departments as needed, as well as MA ● Additional duties
J&J Staffing/ Abington Endocrinology
Temp/Front Office Assistant
October 2019-December 2019
● Clerical
Ajilon Staffing Agency/ Medrisk
Temp/Customer Service Rep
July 2019-September 2019
● Call Center
NewLife Cardiovascular Care
Medical Assistant/Front Office Manager September 2017-July 2019
●Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
●Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
●Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
●Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
●Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
●Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
●Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
●Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
Bayada Pediatrics
CNA/Child Care Worker September 2016- January 2018
●Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
●Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
●Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
●Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed issues with management and families.
●Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
Brookside Health & Rehab Center
Certified Nursing Assistant March 2013-March 2016
●Used mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to carefully transport patients.
●Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
●Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
●Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
●Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
●Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
●Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
●Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
References and extended experience: Available Upon Request