SHERRY PATTERSON
Greensboro, North Carolina 27405
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Research Assistant with five years of experience committed to providing support and assisting the Research Team with multiple studies that align with the organization's mission and goals.
Skills
Patient-focused care
Medical Terminology
Data entry/Computer literacy
Time management
Strong work ethic
Experience
Research Assistant-Oncology March 2019 to Oct 2024
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Greensboro, North Carolina
Collecting study sample specimens for research testing.
Collect and coordinate clinical data such as required forms, slides, reports, and other pertinent information.
Accurately document pertinent collection of specimens performed.
Organizing specimens according to required stored temperatures.
Prepares biological specimens for shipping per the Department of Transportation guidelines.
Provide clerical and administrative support for the department.
Submitting information from patient's medical records to ensure patient care is handled according to their needs.
Other responsibilities include managing office supplies.
Patient Account Representative, June 2014 to Current
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Greensboro, North Carolina
Timely registering patients while verifying demographics, and insurance and collecting copays
Organize and prioritize work to make sure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Create and maintain a high-quality work environment.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines regarding the release of confidential information.
Appointment Scheduler Feb’ 2014- June 2014
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Greensboro, North Carolina
Serve as a liaison for physicians and patients to manage oncology-related appointments.
Scheduling appointments in-house oncology-related.
Interacted professionally with patients in person and via phone to coordinate appointments.
Maintained inventory of general office supplies.
Serving as a liaison between patients and medical staff.
Nurse Technician Nov’ 2008-June 2014
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Greensboro, North Carolina
Patient care, vital signs, glucose checks, lab work preparation, intake and output, and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested.
Assisting patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by the physician.
Placing equipment/supply orders, completing physician consults, and organizing patient information during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Acting as a patient advocate and voicing the needs of the patient to the appropriate medical professional.
Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Nurse Tech/ Nurse Secretary Feb’ 2001- Nov’ 2009
Wesley Long Hospital Greensboro, North Carolina
Transcription of Medical Doctors orders.
Checking charts for accuracy on orders prescribed by physicians, and to effectively minimize errors.
Answering and directing phone calls, and taking detailed messages when necessary.
Answering patient call bells promptly to ensure the patient's comfort and standard of care is excellent.
Responding appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of patients.
Filing, and maintaining patient records.
Reporting to Registered Nurse.
Education
Masters of Science in Health Administration May 2015
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Arts May 2010North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, NC