PAULA RICHARDSON
Louisburg, NC 27549
Cell: 252-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY: Experienced administrative professional with excellent communication skills trained in medical office procedures. Proficient computer technology skills with background in data management. Good understanding of confidentiality and an excellent attention-to-detail. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Computer Technology: MS Office Software Applications 2016
• Computerized Accounting Systems
• Professional, organized and collaborative
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, health insurance and billing
• Good foundation of medical terminology, HIPAA and medical records EDUCATION
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Medical Office Administration, December 2019 Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson, NC
Relevant Courses: Medical Terminology, Medical Insurance & Billing, Keyboarding, Office Procedures, Records Management
Certificate, Notary Public, 1993
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
Certificate, Nurses Assistant I, 1992
Thomas Health Care, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Relevant Courses: Patient Care
Certificate, Word Processing, 1987
Vance-Granville Community
College, Henderson, NC
Relevant Courses: Word Processing
High School Diploma, 1985
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, NC
EXPERIENCE
Innerlogic, PLLC, Raleigh, NC 12/2020 – 01/2023
Medical Office Assistant
• Answered calls from current and/or prospective patients, vendors, medical facilities, or agencies; scheduled patients as needed
• Assisted patients with completion of new patient forms/documents, verified insurance, entered items in database
• Prepared and submitted patient referrals to various specialists and/or facilities
• Processed Release of Information Requests received and forwarded all documents
• Served as Office Manager of 1 of 3 clinics for six months Duke LifePoint Healthcare/Maria Parham Medical Center, Henderson, NC 06/2019 – 12/2020 HIM Specialist
• Prepared, scanned, indexed, and provided quality assessments on charts received from various departments
• Processed Release of Information (ROI) Requests received by mail, fax, or walk-in customers
• Provided coverage for the ROI Specialist during lunch and other times as needed
• Answered and directed incoming calls
Franklin County Schools/Franklinton High School, Franklinton, NC 10/2016 – 05/2019 Data Manager
• Answered and directed calls; greeted and assisted students, staff, and/or visitors
• Processed student enrollments and withdrawals, completed file setup
• Utilized PowerSchool to input and/or update student and staff information
• Processed Transcript requests
• Stored grades, inputted grade changes into Historical grades, printed quarterly report cards
• Ran and approved monthly data reports or other reports as needed
• Created and printed weekly tardy reports, weekly/monthly attendance reports; staff and/or student lists
• Attended regular Data Manager meetings and trainings as needed Clintrax Global, Inc., Raleigh, NC 8/2016-10/2016
Intern
• Accurate data entry in company database by abstracting data from Excel spreadsheets
• Managed quality and integrity of data in company database Kelly Services, Rocky Mount, NC 7/2016-7/2016
Kennametal, Henderson, NC
Office Assistant
• Tracked OSHA data by creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Created and organized new and current files
Williams Family, Raleigh, NC 10/2015-7/2016
Nanny
• Provided care for two children, ages 7 and 9 months
• Transported children to/from school, activities, and various appointments; helped with homework
• Provided meals, snacks and general housekeeping duties
• Administrative tasks: processed paperwork for Family’s Trucking company such as spreadsheets, and organized and filed timesheets, checks, and invoices
NCDHHS/Public Health/Contracts Division, Raleigh, NC 10/2014-10/2015 Process Assistant IV/Contracts Coordinator
• Reviewed contract budgets for errors and begin correction process
• Created working files; distributed originals to contractors, uploaded executed contract and approval forms in Open Window
• Processed Contract Expenditure Reports for submission to the DHHS Controller’s Office
• Updated DPH database, Open Window, and tracking logs with accurate current information daily
• Secured original contract documents on an annual basis
• Followed up with delinquent contractors within 2 state business days after missed due date
• Created working files for Agreement Addenda, prepared mailings, scanned executed Agreement Addenda and stored on I Drive
• Assisted with Trainings and Training materials, various reports, spreadsheets and other tasks as needed Franklin County Schools/Louisburg High School, Louisburg, NC 4/2013 – 10/2014 Treasurer/Receptionist
• Answered and directed calls; greeted and assisted students and/or visitors
• Utilized PowerSchool (formerly NCWISE) to secure various student information
• Utilized the SPEED and TACS to submit monthly payroll to Human Resources
• Provided support to Principal, Assistant Principals, Teachers and support staff
• Completed monthly Bank Reconciliation
• Processed Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, reimbursement requests and/or checks daily
• Created gate change fund box and payment for officials for athletic events
• Collected funds daily to be deposited
• Ordered supplies for office, school events or programs
• Processed incoming/outgoing USPS and interoffice mail Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start, Henderson, NC 6/2006 – 4/2013 Administrative Assistant/Contracts Coordinator
• Created contracts and contract files for Direct Service Providers (DSPs)
• Provided technical and contractual assistance to the DSPs
• Developed and maintained DSP files and the Smart Start files
• Reviewed monthly Financial Status Reports and requested payment
• Processed budget and/or contract amendments/revisions for DSPs and/or Smart Start
• Assisted the Executive Director with letters, proposals, budgets, and various reports
• Prepared and sent out Board packages for monthly Board meetings; recorded minutes at meetings; arranged and provided refreshments for Board, Staff, and various other meetings
• Maintained mailing lists of Board members, committee members, community agencies, etc.
• Made reservations, travel arrangements for Executive Director and other staff
• Maintained and balanced Petty Cash account in the amount of $150.00
• Secured bids (if needed) on office supplies, equipment, etc. and ordered as needed
• Set up, maintained and serviced all office equipment
• Answered and directed calls, greeted and assisted visitors VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Franklinton High School – Concession 10/2017 – 05/2019
• Worked concession stand during athletic events preparing food
• Received payment at concession or entrance gate and give change to customers Louisburg High School – Concession 9/2013 – 10/2014
• Worked concession stand during athletic events and prepared food
• Received payment at concession and gave change to customers Louisburg Area Bands – Treasurer 9/2008 – 1/2013
• Deposited checks and/or cash
• Wrote checks for band expenses
• Attended monthly meetings and made financial reports