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Lorraine Mccotter

Mooloolah Valley

Summary

A continuing career in the medical sector has given me the confidence, knowledge and skills to quickly adapt to new environments and contribute effectively to the success of the team and the business.

I look forward to further enhancing and broadening my knowledge and skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiology Typist

Noosa Radiology
06.2024 - Current

Radiology Transcription involving all modalities of Radiology.

Administration

Pro Radiology
05.2023 - 04.2024

Assisting in the workflow for Pro Radiology which is a teleradiography organisation.

The workflow duties consisted of receiving radiology orders from radiology sites across Australia and the UK. Distribution of workflow to radiologist for reporting. Being responsible for all email and telephone enquires, ensuring all reports are correct and distributed in a timely manner. Assisting radiologists , managers and team members when required.

Senior Medical Administration

X-RAY & IMAGING
03.2012 - 05.2023
  • Scheduling and preparing patients for all modalities of imaging, ie X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scans, Nuclear Medicine.
  • Working in all departments of radiology.
  • Senior radiology typist.
  • Sound knowledge of Medicare, DVA, Workcover and private billing.
  • Ensuring patients are informed, comfortable as possible and leave our practice feeling they have been treated with respect and dignity.
  • Maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Overseeing finalised medical reports.
  • Ordering stock.

Administration Manager

X-Ray & Imaging
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Overseeing 11 practices on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Carrying out a range of office administration activities including:

recruiting and rostering staff for all practices

Being responsible for all Medicare and DVA billings, rejections and payments

scheduling meetings, developing agendas and producing minutes.

  • Managing and developing staff:

Supporting staff in complying with organization policy and adapting to organizational change.

Mentor in-house, contract and overseas typists in radiology report typing.

Manage staff workloads and leave.

Monitoring staff wellbeing and resolving conflict.

Ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained.

2IC - ADMINISTRATION - MEDICAL TYPIST

X-Ray & Imaging
05.2012 - 02.2019
  • Senior Radiology Typist and mentor.
  • Office and administration activities including:

Supporting administration Manger whilst present.

Supporting team in a managerial role in the absence of administration manager.

Booking and preparing patients for all modalities of radiology ie X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI scans and Nuclear Medicine.

Sound knowledge of Medicare, DVA, private and legal billing.

  • Working in an extremely fast paced environment.
  • Being kind, caring, empathic and ensuring patient confidentially is of utmost importance.

Senior Medical Receptionist

Caloundra Bulk Billing
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Acting in the practice manager role as required.
  • Scheduling patient appointments for GPS and Allied Health Professionals.
  • Billing and receipting payments for Medicare, DVA and Workcover.
  • Overseeing and organizing all GP paperwork.
  • Ordering stock.

Education

Certificate IV Frontline Management -

Certificate IV Frontline Management
2015

Certificate II -

Community Pharmacy
2000

Diploma of Legal Studies -

Sunshine Coast Business Academy
1996

Skills

  • extensive knowledge of medical practices and terminology
  • office administration including budget and finance
  • training and mentoring
  • sound knowledge of Medicare, DVA, Workcover, Medico legal billings and payments
  • ability to work effectively with management, radiologists, specialists and GPS
  • extensive experience in liasing with patients and giving them the dignity, care and attention they deserve in often difficult times

Additional Information

I am passionate about caring for people, health and the environment in which we live.

It doesn't take a great intellect or qualifications to create something wonderful, just absolute devotion towards what you wish to do.

Interests

Nutrition, health and fitness, volunteer and charity work, dance, Pilates, reformer and barre. Ocean swimming and surfing

Referees

  • Kathryn Davis - Medical Consultant 0413209486
  • Dr Richard Langford - Radiologist 0419739345
  • Annie Forest - MRI technician 0437034629

Timeline

Radiology Typist

Noosa Radiology
06.2024 - Current

Administration

Pro Radiology
05.2023 - 04.2024

Administration Manager

X-Ray & Imaging
02.2019 - 03.2020

2IC - ADMINISTRATION - MEDICAL TYPIST

X-Ray & Imaging
05.2012 - 02.2019

Senior Medical Administration

X-RAY & IMAGING
03.2012 - 05.2023

Senior Medical Receptionist

Caloundra Bulk Billing
03.2008 - 04.2012

Certificate IV Frontline Management -

Certificate IV Frontline Management

Certificate II -

Community Pharmacy

Diploma of Legal Studies -

Sunshine Coast Business Academy
Lorraine Mccotter