Sylvia Mckenize
Murrieta CA 92562
Cell: 619-***-**** adwex1@r.postjobfree.com
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator 3/2016 - Present
Kaiser Permanente– San Diego (pre –op, post op, tele step down & DOU units)
Receiving and routing messages/calls in the department, transcription of orders, use of Muse, Health Connect, EPIC & Centrix computer system
Assists with making calls to vendors to procure services for patients while they are an inpatient
Regularly displaying a proactive approach to customer service by listening to the patient and their family members and taking ownership of solutions and being able to accurately identify the need to resolve concerns.
Maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with department guidelines.
Effectively managing patient check in and check out from start to finish.
Performing duties such as pulling files, and assembling forms prior to admission, schedule patient’s post-op & discharge appointments.
Follow Universal precautions, may prepare and transport items such as medical equipment & laboratory specimens, schedule transport for patients for procedures in other hospital departments
Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy
Performs other duties as required, checking patients’ medical records, and relaying messages to staff personnel. Participates as a Unit Based Team member (UBT), a Union Steward, Labor Management Partnership Trainer.
Surgery Support Clerk 7/2019 – 11/2019
Sharp Grossmont – O.R. Dept Scheduling Clerk
Responsible for advance scheduling of surgical procedures and coordinating essential equipment, supplies and/or personnel requirements for the procedure
Prints & routes schedules per procedure, Utilizes O.R. Quick Record to look up & print any H&P’s that are needed
Works closely with Material Specialist to assure correct supplies
Consistently monitors surgery schedule to assure maximum efficient use of O.R. time, staff & equipment
Identifies and corrects missed charges; identifies and refers incomplete charges
Able to deal with highly technical and sensitive information with confidentiality
Medical Biller/Administrative Assistant, 09/2014 to 06/ 2015
Crosby Center – Escondido, CA
Assemble charts, verifying insurance benefits, sending and tracking medical records
Review EOB statements and take appropriate action to challenge low payments and denials
Answered and redirected all incoming calls
Keeps inventory and assists in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office and kitchen supplies as necessary
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Maintains strict confidentiality of all company procedures and patient information in accordance with HIPPA laws
Consult with Treatment Team for updates on clients
Call insurance companies to negotiate payment for claims, perform special projects and duties as needed
Transporting clients when needed to appointments, outings, etc.
Maintains department administrative/physician schedule, schedule necessary travel arrangements
Assist with filing medical claims for services rendered, compile medical records in order to bill claims
Sylvia Mckenize
24128 Tuscany Ave #2102 Murietta CA 92562
Cell: 619-***-**** adwex1@r.postjobfree.com
Home Health Provider, 01/2013 to 12/2014
Canaan Home Care – Del Mar, CA
Monitor Patient condition by observing physical and mental condition.
Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
Area Manager/Leasing Agent 09/2012 to 03/2013
Brighton Holding Group – San Diego, CA
Monitor office procedures and resolve problems through collaboration with pertinent contacts
Advertising and marketing, tenant retention, showing units to prospective tenants
Review incoming payroll hours, earnings & resolve discrepancies and pay issues through ADP
Scheduled & conducted interviews, travel arrangements, screened and approve prospective residents
Prepares and processes lease termination, collects rents and other charges when due
Implement marketing programs of the property, including successful leasing of apartments
Qualifying potential residents, securing and negotiating a lease contract
Drafting & editing of all office correspondences, conducts inspections of properties and generate work orders.
Administrative Assistant, 04/2008 to 07/2009
Bombardier Transportation – Escondido, CA
Maintained records of new hires, verify and interpret DMV checks
Scheduled & confirmed all appointments for management team, maintained general managers calendar
Drafting and editing of office correspondence from dictation and written documentation
Overseeing and coordinating all training for office employees, made travel arrangements
Ensures that all responsible parties are briefed with material for each meeting or office event
Screen and filter through the General Manager's email, acted as liaison for the General Manger
Process payroll for ten employees using an in-house system, coordinate and monitor all office operations.
Administrative Assistant/Word Processor, 07/1999 to 06/2006
City of San Diego – San Diego, CA
Respond to inquiries from the public in person and on the phone in reference to Disability issues
Transcribe monthly meeting minutes from several committees
Handled coordinators calendar, research and update insurance requirements for all on-going projects, handle all ADA issues.
Prepare expense reports, travel requests, direct payments and departmental distributions Drafting and editing of all office correspondences,
Personal Assistant to the Disability Services Coordinator due to her blindness.
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation.
Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.