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Charlene Miller

Manassas

Summary

Diligent and detail-oriented administrative professional with 20 years of experience in customer service, operations management, and administrative support. Proven track record in managing diverse staff and client populations, with expertise in recruiting, training, and supervising employees. Proficient in a range of administrative tasks, including accounts receivable, and budgeting. Possesses a Bachelor's in Business Administration and is certified as a Notary Public.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Office Director

The Arbor Company Of Herndon
05.2023 - Current


  • Developed a comprehensive budget for the business, leading to increased financial stability and growth.
  • Completed assessments of bad debt, labor costs, operating expenses and other areas of importance.
  • Oversaw financial operations such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding payroll processing, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks as needed.
  • Enhanced overall office efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Spearheaded the transition to new software systems, increasing efficiency and reducing errors in data management.
  • Evaluated existing processes to identify areas for improvement, then implemented changes accordingly to boost productivity levels.
  • Created detailed financial reports for upper management, allowing for informed decisionmaking.
  • Hired, trained, and motivated well-qualified staff.
  • Facilitated training sessions for employees, ensuring they had the necessary skills to excel in their roles within the organization.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication and timely follow-up on requests or concerns.
  • Monitored inventory levels for office supplies; proactively ordering when necessary.
  • Managed a team of administrative professionals, ensuring a high level of productivity and collaboration.
  • Set and administered budgets with detailed tracking.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information related to company operations, employee records, and financial data.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings and improved service quality.
  • Coordinated meetings and events for both internal staff and external clients or partners.
  • Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 32 employees.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Prepare 1099 forms

Administrative Specialist

Prince William County Government
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide support to 15 ACT team members and 80-100 clients
  • Attend daily meetings
  • Access Medicaid website(DMAS)for eligibility
  • Assist with weekly weekend and holiday schedules
  • Create supervisor on-call schedules, weekend schedule, and client's monthly logs
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
  • Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
  • Expedited project completion times by effectively prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating daily operations.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, organizing meetings and distributing essential information.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Resolved customer concerns efficiently to promote satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and ordering new supplies when inventory runs lows.
  • Boosted employee morale by planning team-building activities and corporate events.
  • Increased efficiency in data entry tasks through the implementation of advanced software tools.
  • Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
  • Scheduled meetings booked meeting rooms and prepared meeting agendas.
  • Fostered positive client relationships by promptly addressing questions or concerns related to their case files.
  • Assisted in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions, conducting initial screenings and interviews.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Operations Manager

FedEx
08.2016 - 05.2023
  • Supervised 30 - 80 operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Business Office Specialist

HCA Ambulatory Surgery Division
09.2013 - 12.2016

Payment Posting

• Assist with batch audit: checking for accuracy, payment correctness, correct insurance paycodes, correct patient, correct contractual adjustments, correct primary and secondary insurance payments, and correct credit balance resolutions

• Receive insurance information from CashPro ACH

• Retrieve EOB's from websites (Availity, Waystar, Aetna, Anthem, and etc).

• Post payment to patient accounts: payments from insurance carriers, third parties, and patients

• Post payments and allowances from schedules that accompany bulk payments from major carriers, as well as post payments from electronic funds transfers

• Entry each payments on cash log sheet daily from each batch balance

• Print daily transactions journal report and compare to the amount on the cash log

• Create daily cash calculation form

• Create daily refund request forms with refund for patients and insurance companies

• Assist with end of month reports

• Enter cataract lenses information in the system

• Scan charts to send to Medtech

• Update system with cataract lenses implant information

Insurance Verification

• Print future schedule and insurance verification forms

• Research insurance sites for benefits (Availity, Tricare, Navinet, GEHA, UHC, Cigna, Novitas) or use ENCIRCLE program

• Calculate fees to determine facility fees

• Contact patients to confirm date of service fees

• Explain to patients the calculation of fees, benefits, and services

• Determine if prior authorization needed and obtained from doctor's office or insurance carrier

• Print listing of names and fees for the next day and distribute insurance verification form in patient's chart

Scheduling

• Review booking request in One Medical software

• Reassure that the date is available for the procedure, if not, contact doctor's office or cancel in the system

• Input and update patient's demographic information

• input procedure codes, correct definition for procedure, and physician

• Contact doctor's office if any discrepancies on the schedule, procedure, and/or patient Front Desk

• Check in patients

• Collect payments, scan insurance and ID cards, and update demographics information

• Organize appointment charts

• Explain documents to patients and obtain signatures

• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Coordinator

Inova Urgent Care
10.2009 - 06.2013

• Supported the Director of Operations, Director of Nursing, physicians and staff members for 3 locations

• Interviewed potential candidates

• Created and updated SOPs

• Assisted with HR responsibilities

• Conducted monthly meetings

• Created tools to better serve the centers and maximize services

• Assisted with creating, reviewing, and finalizing contracts

• Assisted with drug testing, DOT and medical physicals

• Supported the higher management in drafting the disciplinary laws and regulations

• Provided guidance and training to staff members to utilize resources to their highest capacity

• Created weekly and monthly reports

• Assisted and coordinated different events for centers

• Ordered and maintained supplies pars

• Replenished petty cash

• Oversaw opening and end of day process

• Assisted with capital budget

• Assisted with Admission process

• Monitored and corrected weekly payroll, time check, vacation, and time off for 50 employees

• Performed employee performance evaluation

• Coordinated set up for new employees with IT

• Issued appointment or increment letters, employment certificate, salary slips and accept leave applications

• Responded to the complaints, grievances, demands, enquiries and suggestions of employees and patients

• Assisted the management in implementing the budgetary restrictions effectively

• Corresponded with external associates by emails and letters on festive occasions

• Assisted with billing, coding, and insurance guidelines of claims and resubmission

• Supervised 6-9 employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Strayer University
12-2012

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Staff leadership
  • Operations management
  • Payment processing
  • Organizational development
  • Business analysis
  • Labor cost controls
  • Process improvements
  • Financial management
  • Business administration
  • Human resources management
  • Revenue reviews
  • Research skills
  • Accounts receivable operations

Timeline

Business Office Director

The Arbor Company Of Herndon
05.2023 - Current

Administrative Specialist

Prince William County Government
02.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

FedEx
08.2016 - 05.2023

Business Office Specialist

HCA Ambulatory Surgery Division
09.2013 - 12.2016

Administrative Coordinator

Inova Urgent Care
10.2009 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Strayer University
Charlene Miller