Deborah Darby
Hattiesburg
Summary
Good with executive support. Skilled in verbal communication and meeting coordination. Experienced in managing office workflows, maintaining professional relationships, and contributing to improved operational efficiency. Strong focus on office support and calendar management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for senior management, ensuring optimal time management.
- Managed office communications, including phone calls and emails, to maintain efficient workflow.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, enhancing clarity and professionalism of materials.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
- Oversaw inventory management for office supplies, ensuring availability while reducing costs through strategic sourcing.
- Welcomed visitors to the office, providing them with information and assistance in a professional manner.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Sorted, opened, and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
- Kept the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression.
- Coordinated flights, accommodations, and transportation services for executive travel arrangements.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating professional etiquette in all interactions with colleagues and clients alike.
Unit Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
08.1996 - 01.2017
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline patient care processes and enhance collaboration.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Ordered unit supplies
Unit Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
08.1996 - 01.2017
- Entered physicians' orders into the computer
- Responded to multi-line phone calls to assist customers, providing information and directing calls to appropriate personnel
- Called for follow-up appointments upon patients' discharge
- Ordered unit supplies
Unit Clerk
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, LA
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Entered the physician's orders
- Answered multi-line telephone
- Obtained necessary admission and discharge information
- Ordered unit supplies
Receptionist
Hattiesburg Clinic
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Greeted patients upon arrival for appointments
- Scheduled appointments
- Scanned and logged in patients' charts
- Called patients with appointment reminders
Unit Clerk
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
Metairie, LA
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Entered physicians' orders into the computer
- Answered multi-line telephone
- Obtained necessary admissions and discharge information
- Ordered unit supplies
Receptionist
Hattiesburg Clinic
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2001 - 09.2001
- Greeted patients upon arrival
- Scheduled appointments
- Scanned and logged in patient charts
Assistant Living Technician
Park Manor Retirement Home
Denver, CO
06.1993 - 08.1996
- Assisted with personal care and activities of daily living
- Assisted with going to and from meals, activities, and appointments
- Performed laundry duties
- Accompanied on outings
Nurse Aide/Acute Care Technician
Forrest General
Hattiesburg, MS
02.1982 - 05.1993
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2012
Skills
- Calendar management
- Meeting coordination
- Document organization
- Administrative support
- Inventory management
- Clerical support
- Payment processing
- Minutes preparation
Timeline
Administrative Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2025
Unit Clerk
East Jefferson General Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2005
Receptionist
Hattiesburg Clinic
08.2002 - 05.2003
Unit Clerk
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
12.2001 - 08.2002
Receptionist
Hattiesburg Clinic
01.2001 - 09.2001
Unit Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
08.1996 - 01.2017
Unit Secretary
Forrest General Hospital
08.1996 - 01.2017
Assistant Living Technician
Park Manor Retirement Home
06.1993 - 08.1996
Nurse Aide/Acute Care Technician
Forrest General
02.1982 - 05.1993
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Pearl River Community College