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Elaina Sears

Wilmington

Summary

Administrative healthcare working seeking opportunities within a company that will allow me to grow. With a passion for education and helping others, I want to grow within a company that will showcase my professional talents.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Coordinator

Port City Ortho
01.2018 - Current
  • -Manage daily communications and administrative tasks with minimal supervision
  • -Serve as primary point of contact between patients/caregivers and providers; ensure timely communications and responses.
  • -Procure and manage third party vendors
  • -Organize and coordinate team building and appreciation events for colleagues
  • -Being the first point of contact for all patients needs and concerns.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Explained insurance benefits, fees and procedures to patients.
  • Contacted insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies on same day as patient treatment.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Answered questions over phone and in-person regarding billing, scheduling and treatment.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information and employee records.
  • Oversaw invoicing processes, ensuring prompt billing of clients/vendors while minimizing errors in calculations or account entries.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on reconciliations and adjustments.

Teacher Assistant

Johnson Pre-K
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Lead 1:1 tutoring and small group with students
  • -Conducted review and assessment of completed student classwork
  • -Responsible for children's location and safety throughout the school day including but not limited to the classroom, lunchroom outdoor recreation areas, and carpool/bus areas
  • -Enforced NHCS rules and regulations, and ensured college, student, and parent adherence to required protocols
  • -Twice a week, rode the bus with children to ensure proper safety protocols on the bus.
  • -Ensured all administrative paperwork needed for the classroom was done efficiently and filed in the proper location

Lead Educator

Country Sunshine Children's Center
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • -Developed age appropriate lesson plans and programs for students, integrating math and science daily.
  • -Encouraged diversity with lesson plans that incorporated global culture and holiday learning
  • -Created a consistent, safe and loving environment for all students
  • -Ensured all safety protocols were followed
  • -Met 1:1 with parents/ guardians of potential new students and ensured their comfort and trust in CSCC as their childcare provider

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Integrated Professional Studies

University of Carolina at Greensboro
01.2023

Associates Degree - ECE

Wake Tech Community College
01.2016

Skills

  • Robust interpersonal communication skills
  • Classroom and office management
  • Multitasking: skilled typist
  • Lesson plan development
  • MS Office Suite
  • Google Drive
  • Bookkeeping
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data entry
  • Accounts payable

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid
  • Early Childhood/ CDA License
  • DA 1 License
  • Education Admin Certificates

Timeline

Financial Coordinator

Port City Ortho
01.2018 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Johnson Pre-K
12.2017 - 11.2018

Lead Educator

Country Sunshine Children's Center
01.2008 - 01.2017

Associates Degree - ECE

Wake Tech Community College

Bachelor's Degree - Integrated Professional Studies

University of Carolina at Greensboro
Elaina Sears