Pearlie Tilery Resume
PEARLIE A. TILERY
6709 WEDGEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBIA, SC 29206
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• An experienced self-starter and able to handle multiple assignments and priorities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of WordPerfect, Excel and Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
5/2018-8/2018 Barry D. Oliver, MD, PA, Columbia, Columbia, SC
Medical Administrative Assistant
• Worked three days per week as Administrative Assistant and assistant to Surgery Scheduler. Also assisted front desk with patient check-in and out.
7/2008-4/2018 Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC
Administrative Assisstant III
• Serve as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Pharmacy Services, as well as Pharmacy Managers, lead Staff and Coordinators as directed, including extensive use of the computer and telephone.
• Maintain department files, correspondence and related materials, including confidential medical staff, departmental, hospital and patient information.
• Responsible for payroll management of time and attendance of department staff.
• Process monthly statistical reports for the Director of Pharmacy Services.
• Coordinate packaging and disposal of sample pharmaceuticals.
2005-6/2008 Barry D. Oliver, MD, PA, Columbia, Columbia, SC
Office Manager
3/95 – 10/01 Medical Administrative Assistant
• Provide administrative support to doctor and office staff, including transcription of physician notes, draft letters, design forms, supervise office staff and act as backup for front desk, surgery coordinator.
• Retrieve records, reports and patient information from area hospitals via remote access.
• Manage/update practice files, including licensures, certificates and insurance and hospital recredentialing.
• Make payment arrangements for self-pay and patients with balances.
• Assist Billing Coordinator with delinquent insurance payments, appeals, processing claims for Benedict College athletes and SC Voc Rehab patients.
• Act as liaison between hospitals, insurance companies and practice management software vendor
• Prepare daily payment log, deposit slips and enter payments in Quicken program.
8/04 – 7/05 Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, Corporate Audit Division, Columbia, SC
Executive Assistant I
• Coordinated Division administrative support for staff of 77 employees.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate arrangements for meetings, conferences, travel, etc.
• Prepare and issue routine and non-routine special reports, including gathering and summarizing data.
• Compose and type letters and correspondence.
• Exercise diplomacy in all facets of the job. Establish and maintain highly confidential files and records.
• Provide telephone coverage and greet visitors.
10/01 – 8/04 Palmetto GBA, Subsidiary of BCBSSC, Columbia, SC
Administrative Coordinator
• Provided professional administrative support to Vice President of Medicare Integrity Program Operations.
• Utilized PC to create spreadsheets, graphics, and to prepare correspondence.
• Coordinated with other departments to obtain needed services.
• Maintained and updated filing system for all correspondence and reports, including processing and forwarding files to storage facility.
• Scheduled meetings and maintained calendar of meetings and events, providing necessary personnel and department heads with notice of same.
• Maintained “tickler” file and distributed to directors for timely follow-up of action items and CMS change requests.
10/93 - 3/95 Office of Attorney General, Columbia, SC
Administrative Specialist B
• Served as front desk receptionist for the division.
• Provided transcription and typing support to assigned attorney.
• Established, maintained and monitored system for retention and retrieval of files, records and reports.
• Assisted assigned attorney in planning, scheduling and monitoring cases from receipt of Post-Conviction Relief Application through court hearings and final disposition of cases.
• This included processing legal documents (Returns, Orders, subpoenas), preparation for court hearings with notices and letters to appropriate agencies, attorneys and officials, and preparing list of cases for hearings.
8/17/92 - 9/93 Washington Hospital Center, Medical/Psych OB Clinical Nursing Division, Washington, DC
Administrative Coordinator
• Assisted the Assistant Vice President and Administrative Director in major management functions, including the following.
• Hired, evaluated, and disciplined Administrative Assistants.
• Supervised billing process for three cost centers.
• Assigned Administrative Assistants to specific department heads and ensured that work was completed in a timely manner.
• Developed special projects as directed by Assistant Vice President in cooperation with department heads (e.g., billing projects, computerized reporting system).
• Tracked divisional implementation of DCRA licensure/regulations to ensure total compliance.
• Coordinated purchasing, stocking, storage and utilization of equipment and supplies necessary for effective divisional operations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Completed two courses at SC School for Deaf and Blind Outreach Center in American Sign Language, Level 1A and 1B. Completed one course at SC Association for the Deaf in American Sign Language,
Level 3
Attended Webster University, Columbia, SC. September-December 2004. Was enrolled in Master’s degree program. Major: Human Resource Management. Completed two classes.
Notary Public for the State of South Carolina. My commission expires November 19, 2023.
BA. Howard University. Washington, DC. Major: History with minors in Education and Sociology. Graduated June 1973.
The Challenge of Managing People. Management Training Seminar. Washington Hospital Center. Awarded 1.3 Continuing Education Units. March 31 and April 1, 1993.
Train the Trainer Workshop. Management Training Consultants. Edward Jones, Jr., Instructor. Richmond, VA. (In cooperation with University of Richmond, Management Institute). A total of 35 hours of organized instruction. June 17-19, 1991; September 26 and 27, 1991.
Certified Instructor for Proofamatics at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC since September 1987. (Instructed 1-2 four-day courses each year for two years).
PEARLIE A. TILERY
6709 WEDGEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBIA, SC 29206
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• An experienced self-starter and able to handle multiple assignments and priorities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of WordPerfect, Excel and Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
5/2018-8/2018 Barry D. Oliver, MD, PA, Columbia, Columbia, SC
Medical Administrative Assistant
• Worked three days per week as Administrative Assistant and assistant to Surgery Scheduler. Also assisted front desk with patient check-in and out.
7/2008-4/2018 Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC
Administrative Assisstant III
• Serve as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Pharmacy Services, as well as Pharmacy Managers, lead Staff and Coordinators as directed, including extensive use of the computer and telephone.
• Maintain department files, correspondence and related materials, including confidential medical staff, departmental, hospital and patient information.
• Responsible for payroll management of time and attendance of department staff.
• Process monthly statistical reports for the Director of Pharmacy Services.
• Coordinate packaging and disposal of sample pharmaceuticals.
2005-6/2008 Barry D. Oliver, MD, PA, Columbia, Columbia, SC
Office Manager
3/95 – 10/01 Medical Administrative Assistant
• Provide administrative support to doctor and office staff, including transcription of physician notes, draft letters, design forms, supervise office staff and act as backup for front desk, surgery coordinator.
• Retrieve records, reports and patient information from area hospitals via remote access.
• Manage/update practice files, including licensures, certificates and insurance and hospital recredentialing.
• Make payment arrangements for self-pay and patients with balances.
• Assist Billing Coordinator with delinquent insurance payments, appeals, processing claims for Benedict College athletes and SC Voc Rehab patients.
• Act as liaison between hospitals, insurance companies and practice management software vendor
• Prepare daily payment log, deposit slips and enter payments in Quicken program.
8/04 – 7/05 Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, Corporate Audit Division, Columbia, SC
Executive Assistant I
• Coordinated Division administrative support for staff of 77 employees.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate arrangements for meetings, conferences, travel, etc.
• Prepare and issue routine and non-routine special reports, including gathering and summarizing data.
• Compose and type letters and correspondence.
• Exercise diplomacy in all facets of the job. Establish and maintain highly confidential files and records.
• Provide telephone coverage and greet visitors.
10/01 – 8/04 Palmetto GBA, Subsidiary of BCBSSC, Columbia, SC
Administrative Coordinator
• Provided professional administrative support to Vice President of Medicare Integrity Program Operations.
• Utilized PC to create spreadsheets, graphics, and to prepare correspondence.
• Coordinated with other departments to obtain needed services.
• Maintained and updated filing system for all correspondence and reports, including processing and forwarding files to storage facility.
• Scheduled meetings and maintained calendar of meetings and events, providing necessary personnel and department heads with notice of same.
• Maintained “tickler” file and distributed to directors for timely follow-up of action items and CMS change requests.
10/93 - 3/95 Office of Attorney General, Columbia, SC
Administrative Specialist B
• Served as front desk receptionist for the division.
• Provided transcription and typing support to assigned attorney.
• Established, maintained and monitored system for retention and retrieval of files, records and reports.
• Assisted assigned attorney in planning, scheduling and monitoring cases from receipt of Post-Conviction Relief Application through court hearings and final disposition of cases.
• This included processing legal documents (Returns, Orders, subpoenas), preparation for court hearings with notices and letters to appropriate agencies, attorneys and officials, and preparing list of cases for hearings.
8/17/92 - 9/93 Washington Hospital Center, Medical/Psych OB Clinical Nursing Division, Washington, DC
Administrative Coordinator
• Assisted the Assistant Vice President and Administrative Director in major management functions, including the following.
• Hired, evaluated, and disciplined Administrative Assistants.
• Supervised billing process for three cost centers.
• Assigned Administrative Assistants to specific department heads and ensured that work was completed in a timely manner.
• Developed special projects as directed by Assistant Vice President in cooperation with department heads (e.g., billing projects, computerized reporting system).
• Tracked divisional implementation of DCRA licensure/regulations to ensure total compliance.
• Coordinated purchasing, stocking, storage and utilization of equipment and supplies necessary for effective divisional operations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Completed two courses at SC School for Deaf and Blind Outreach Center in American Sign Language, Level 1A and 1B. Completed one course at SC Association for the Deaf in American Sign Language,
Level 3
Attended Webster University, Columbia, SC. September-December 2004. Was enrolled in Master’s degree program. Major: Human Resource Management. Completed two classes.
Notary Public for the State of South Carolina. My commission expires November 19, 2023.
BA. Howard University. Washington, DC. Major: History with minors in Education and Sociology. Graduated June 1973.
The Challenge of Managing People. Management Training Seminar. Washington Hospital Center. Awarded 1.3 Continuing Education Units. March 31 and April 1, 1993.
Train the Trainer Workshop. Management Training Consultants. Edward Jones, Jr., Instructor. Richmond, VA. (In cooperation with University of Richmond, Management Institute). A total of 35 hours of organized instruction. June 17-19, 1991; September 26 and 27, 1991.
Certified Instructor for Proofamatics at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC since September 1987. (Instructed 1-2 four-day courses each year for two years).