Rebecca Berthelot
Laplace
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Remote/Work from home position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
River Place Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite department orders.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options under GPO guidelines.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant /Patient Intake Coordinator
Bolivar Physician Practices
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Answered all incoming calls and faxes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for administrator.
- Processed payments using credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Medical Records /Patient Scheduler
Egan Home Health and Hospice
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
- Followed up with patients to reschedule missed appointments.
- Maintained accurate patient records for proper scheduling from hospitals and doctors offices, scan into charts for medical records.
Scheduler/ Buyer
South Lake Surgery Center
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces. Called appropriate representatives for special equipment and implants needed for surgery.
Patient Service Representative
STAT Home Health
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for fifty employees.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Customer Service Representative
Lincare
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Buyer for all medical supplies and O2.
Purchasing Buyer
Owens & Minor
07.1993 - 09.1997
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
Purchasing Clerk/Buyer's Assistant
River Parishes Hospital
06.1982 - 07.1993
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Kept meticulous records of orders in computer system using Meditech and HSBC.
- Maintained consistent email communication with new vendors and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Completed daily delivers to all departments and logs for management review.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laporte High School
La Porte, TXSkills
- Accounts receivable
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Payroll assistance
- Inventory management
- New vendor setup
- Purchase order processing
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Employee of the Month, March 2023, Jan 2024
I was nominated by our CFO for going above and beyond, March 2023
My Boss nominated me in Jan 2024, always helping others and keeping my purchasing department up to date.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
River Place Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
Assistant /Patient Intake Coordinator
Bolivar Physician Practices
02.2016 - 12.2021
Medical Records /Patient Scheduler
Egan Home Health and Hospice
10.2013 - 01.2016
Scheduler/ Buyer
South Lake Surgery Center
03.2011 - 10.2013
Patient Service Representative
STAT Home Health
08.2007 - 11.2009
Customer Service Representative
Lincare
10.2006 - 08.2007
Purchasing Buyer
Owens & Minor
07.1993 - 09.1997
Purchasing Clerk/Buyer's Assistant
River Parishes Hospital
06.1982 - 07.1993
- First Aid/CPR Certified
High School Diploma -
Laporte High School
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