LECRECIA JOHNSON
Cohoes, NY *****
********.*******@*****.***
To obtain an interesting position with a growing business. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Receptionist
CTG (Computer Task Group)-Albany, NY
June 2023 to July 2023
Responsibilities • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
(monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing Benefits Administrator
NYSNA Pension Plan & Benefits Fund-Albany, NY
January 2023 to June 2023
· Maintain and update employee records and benefits files
· Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and claims
· Advise and inform employees of the details of the company's benefit programs
· Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner
· Research new employee benefit plans and vendors
· Liaise with vendors and negotiate and coordinate contracts for new and existing plans
· Evaluate the efficiency and value of current benefit programs and make recommendations for improvement
· Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.
· Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
· Maintained employee benefits programs and informed employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends.
· Checked accuracy and completeness of benefits applications and documents. Receptionist
Nysna-Albany, NY
May 2021 to January 2023
· Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately
· Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival
· Maintains security and telecommunications system
· Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries
· Directs visitors by maintaining employee and following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation
· Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules
· Process Pension Enrollment forms for RNs
· Help accounting department with checks by mailing them out, logging into computer base data when delivered
· Distribution of mail for the office
· Update data entry on Aetna eligibility
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Receptionist
East Hudson Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery-Troy, NY
February 2021 to May 2021
· Greet and direct patients and visitors
· Insurance benefits coordinating
· Prepare and explain patient treatment plans
· Sending and entering in claims
· Check patients in and verify that all information is up to date and accurate
· Retrieve X-rays and referral slips from general practitioners
· Scan and file appropriate check-in documents
· Communicate with patients to confirm appointments and make schedule adjusts as needed
· Collect, sort, distribute, and prepare emails
· Maintains clean lobby and reception area
Patient Service Representative
Capital Region Orthopaedics-Albany, NY
June 2020 to March 2021
· Maintained and updated all computerized client appointment schedules on a regular basis
· Coordinated appointment schedules with all relevant facility departments
· Coordinated appointment schedules with all relevant facility departments
· Protected the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
· Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
· Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel. Medical Secretary
St. Peter's Health Partners-Albany, NY
April 2019 to June 2020
· Greet and attend to patients in person and over the phone
· Professionally assist doctors, staff, visitors and patients
· Maintain business inventory such as checking supplies, scheduling equipment and maintenance repairs
· Answer all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
· Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations
· Maintain confidentiality of all doctor, staff and patient information
· Schedule appointments between doctors and patients
· Liaise between medical departments with discretion and professionalism
· Adhere to policy and procedures during all activates
· Assist with admissions/treatment as per agreed protocols
· Ensure that stock levels are adequate and orders are made timeously
· Communicate medical results to patients under clinical supervision
· Complete accurate documentation of patient visits
· Performs general office work including filing, copying, and processing of mail and other paperwork
· Assist in the coordination and management of training programs and educational visitors within the division
· Front desk duties including checking patients in, making sure all necessary paperwork is filled out, scheduling follow up appointments upon patient check out
· Performs additional duties as assigned
· For First Care associates: Medical Assistant responsibilities apply
· Provides clerical and support services as necessary to manage the department efficiently
· Complies with established chain of command for work related problems
· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein Administrative Compliance and Contracts Assistant
Maximus-Albany, NY
January 2017 to January 2019
· Follow company rules and guidelines when reviewing contracts
· Collaborate with QA and Social Media team and internal business partners on contract details
· Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts
· Draft and revise contracts as updates become available
· Work with legal, HR, and all relevant involved teams to ensure contracts are in compliance
· Present and explain contract conditions and details to business partners, employees, and management
· Confirm contract terms are understood by employees regarding company contracts
· Develop and maintain digital and paper system of contracts, other documentation, and records
· Update existing contracts when legal changes are made
· Coordinate with hiring and legal teams when new policy changes are implemented
· Monitor all contract deadlines and conditions to ensure timelines are kept for internal audits
· Compose and review language of contracts to meet company standards. Insurance Receptionist
MAXIMUS-Albany, NY
January 2017 to January 2019
· Operating telephone switchboard and answer and transfer calls
· Greet visitors and escort them to appropriate office or person
· Respond to visitor questions professionally and courteously
· Sort and distribute incoming mails and handle outgoing mails
· Place outgoing calls and conference calls as needed
· Draft, review and proofread ofice documents
· Perform basic data entry when needed
· Operate and maintain office machines including printers, copiers and fax
· Maintain reception area clean and organized
· Ensure in compliance with company rules and regulations
· Notify Security Officer about unescorted guests and emergency situations
· Assist in issuing guest passes and employee ID cards
· Assist in making meeting room reservations
Legal Receptionist
Maynard O"Connor-Catalinotto
January 2016 to January 2017
· Responsible for answering switchboard phones, routing calls to appropriate offices, and taking down messages
· Greet visitors and clients as they walk into the office
· Provide assistance in sorting incoming mails, as well as processing outgoing mails
· Responsible for keeping record of appearance in court and for scheduling meetings
· Create various forms for effective correspondence, and perform data entry and general administrative tasks
· Organize catering; book rooms
· May serve refreshments at meetings
· Provide support to paralegals, the office manager, and other staff for the smooth operation of the office
· Key entry of Attorney's billing for the month.
Receptionist
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY-Menands, NY
January 2012 to September 2016
· Answer multi- line phone
· Allow visitors into the building
· Sign for packages/also maintain security by escorting visitors to wait in parlor. Receptionist
LIVING RESCOURCES-Albany, NY
June 2015 to January 2016
· Answer switchboard, transfer calls and take messages for agency personnel
· Receive agency visitors; provide information and directions, as needed
· Process incoming and outgoing mail, track postage
· Receive applicants for Personnel Department provide employment application
· Log in all incoming money and checks
· Provide finance department with copies of all transactions and receipts
· Help with mass mailings
· Maintain calendar for conference rooms
· Dispense checks on payday, as necessary, keeping records as needed
· Provide data entry and secretarial support to the Admin
· Svcs
· Dept; as needed.
Shift Supervisor
Y.I.C. CLEANERS-Troy, NY
May 2005 to September 2015
· Clean areas as assigned
· Made sure staff conducted punctual time, meet general needs for the company supervising other staff
· Dispose of trash at the end of shift
· Assist co-workers when needed
Receptionist
ST COLMANS HOME-Watervliet, NY
August 2008 to June 2015
· Receives and routes all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
· Appropriately direct calls and / or take messages
· Receive all visitors and notifies the appropriate persons of arrival
· Maintain security by escorting visitors or wait in the visitor parlor and/or escort visitor to designated area as needed
· Alerts appropriate personnel for direction when problems arise. Teller
LOOMIS FARGO-Albany, NY
January 2008 to March 2008
· Verify money that comes from different banks
· Accuracy and speed process an average of 25 individual deposits
· Efficient computer data
Bus Aide
STAR & STRAND BUS SERVICES-Troy, NY
September 2007 to January 2008
· Instruct students for purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining safety
· Insure order and safety for children as they board and leave the bus
· Maintains discipline on the bus at all times
Data Entry Operator
BANK OF AMERICA
· Sorting information and resolving information
· Fast, efficient data entry of information
· Reviewing, correcting, deleting or re-entering of data Education
Certificate of Completion in Byrant & Stratton
Questar III Educational Center - Troy, NY
September 2005 to June 2007
Troy High School
Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Medical Office Experience
• Bilingual
• Front Desk
• Front Office
• Reception
• Medical Scheduling
• Medical Receptionist
• Insurance Verification
• Proofreading
• HIPAA
• Medical Terminology
• EMR Systems
• Administrative Experience
• Patient Care
• Data Entry
• Customer service
• Certifications and Licenses
• Driver's license
• Provider Relations
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Typing
• Administrative experience
• Office experience
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License