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Writing a good resume for 2010

In today’s competitive job market it is really important to have a good resume.   But that does not mean you should pay someone to write a resume for you.   You can and should do it your self.  It is really quite easy to create a good resume.   Most likely your computer word processing software has a template you can use as an outline.   You basically just need a summary of your work history.  It should be in chronological order, with your most recent position listed first.  List the name of the company you worked for, your job title, the dates of employment and a brief summary of your daily duties in that position.    Continue to list your previous jobs in this manner.   Be sure to provide accurate dates, preferably with a month and year, so that the reader will know if you worked at that particular position for 2 months or two years.  

Be mindful of using graphics or headers for you contact information, i.e. name, address and phone number.  Very often companies use software to scan and store your resume; such software may not be able to “read” and store graphics and headers.  I recommend you use a regular font for your name and address and not a graphic or header.

It is essential that you spell check your resume and also check for proper grammar.  Remember, spell check may not catch all your errors.   For example, if you use the word “there” instead of “their” spell check will not notice and correct that for you.   So proof read your resume carefully.  It is difficult to proof your own work as you read it without really reading it, because you already know what it says.   Perhaps you can ask someone else to proof read it for you.  Or a good trick is to read the sentences backwards, this somehow tricks your mind and you will catch your mistakes.   If your resume has more than one typo on it, you may be wasting your time and energy to even send it out.  You should be sending the very best representation of yourself that you can, it does not have to be fancy but is does have to be accurate with good spelling and grammar.

Keep your resume short and concise.  A one page resume is the trend currently.

So, just go ahead and write something.   Your first attempt is just that, your first attempt, not a finished product.  Once you have something on paper you can work on it, think about it, change it and improve it until you have the perfect resume that you feel good about and which represents you well.  

For more information about writing and updating your resume please check my blog on resume writing and tips at www.PlazaPersonnelService.blog.com or visit our web site at

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Article written by Susan Duva

Personnel Consultant

Plaza Personnel Service

Medical Insurance Biller

Well respected and established Specialty practice with 3 Providers looking for an experienced Medical Insurance Biller.  Responsibilities include entering charges; verify coding and sending out claims.  The ideal candidate will have a strong work history in medical billing with cardiology experience preferred.

The office is located in the East County area of San Diego. 

The rate of pay is approx. $17.00 - 19.00 hr. to start.  Health insurance, paid vacation and 401K plan.

This position requires at two years of recent work experience as Medical Insurance Biller.

This opportunity is offered through Plaza Personnel Service, a permanent placement employment agency.  Plaza Personnel has specialized in direct hire medical staffing for Doctors offices in the San Diego area since 1991.  

Please visit our website at www.PlazaPersonnelService.com

MEDICAL FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

Start the New Year in a career oriented position with a well established and well respected practice offering a friendly team oriented environment in a professional office setting.

Front Desk Medical Receptionist for a well established private practice with seven Physicians.  The Receptionists are responsible for answering busy phones and screening calls, taking messages, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, checking patients in and out, checking insurance and collecting co-pay as well as other duties to assist the Doctors and patients in the Front Office.   The office provides a pleasant and professional work environment. 

·        Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and one Saturday morning per month.

·       The rate of pay is $12.00 – 14.00 hr to start.  Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays and vacation. 

The office is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist.   Please only apply if you have at least two years of recent work experience as a Receptionist for a Doctors office or clinic and / or training in medical administrative and at least 2 years Receptionist / Front Desk work experience with customer service and busy phones.

                       Medical Assistant / Surgery Scheduler

This well established group practice with seven Physicians is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant / Surgery Scheduler.   This position will support one Physician / Surgeon and his patients. 

 
 •  The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting one Physician

     with  clinical patient care in the office for pre op and post op visits.

     Including independent clinical medical care of patients following

     Dr.’s care plan.

•   Responsible for all surgery insurance authorizations for one

     Physician.

•   Responsible for all surgery scheduling for one Physician.

•   Telephone contact with patients to answer questions and concerns,

     educate and  prepare for surgery as well as follow up after surgery.

            •   The rate of pay is $16.00 – 19.00hr. to start plus bonus, health

                 insurance,  paid holidays and vacation.   Full time permanent

                 position.

This position requires at least a year of recent work experience as Medical Assistant with surgery scheduling experience in a medical office or clinic setting.

Must be able to work independently, with good organizational skills, clinical and administrative skills.   Please only apply if you have this experience.

This opportunity is offered through Plaza Personnel Service, a permanent placement employment agency.  Plaza Personnel has specialized in direct hire medical staffing for Doctors offices in the San Diego area since 1991.  

Please visit our website at www.PlazaPersonnelService.com

MEDICAL FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

Front Desk Medical Receptionist for seven Physicians within a well established private practice.  The Receptionists are responsible for answering phones and screening calls, taking messages, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, checking patients in and out, checking insurance and collecting co-pay as well as other duties to assist the Doctors and patients in the Front Office.   The office provides a pleasant and professional work environment. 

• This is a full time  position, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm

• The office is located just north of Mission Valley.

• The rate of pay is $12.00 – 13.00 hr to start.  Benefits include Health insurance, paid holidays and vacation.  401K savings plan.

The office is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist.   Please only apply if you have at two years of current work experience as a Receptionist for a Doctors office or clinic or training in medical administrative and at least 2 years Receptionist or Customer Service work experience.

This opportunity is offered through Plaza Personnel Service, a permanent placement employment agency.  Plaza Personnel has specialized in medical staffing for Doctors offices in the San Diego area since 1991.  

Please visit our website at www.PlazaPersonnelService.com

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT – Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

Well established and successful private practice specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine is adding a Physician to the staff.   Looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to work with the Doctor and his patients as a Back office Medical Assistant.  

Must be self motivated, reliable and experienced.  Duties include rooming patients, vitals, assisting Physician with patient office visits, pulling up films using online system, tracking supplies and other duties to support the Physician and patients.

This is a full time permanent position.   Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The rate of pay is $13.00 – 15.00 hr. to start, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

This position is offered by Plaza Personnel Service,

A Permanent Placement Employment Agency

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FRONT & BACK OFFICE

·        Medical Assistant for a group of 7 

     Physicians in private practice.

·        Located in the Clairmont area.

·        Front Office responsibilities include answering

     phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients

     in and out, collecting co-pays.

·        Back Office responsibilities include rooming

     patients, vital signs, assisting the doctors with

     patient office visits / patient care.  Work with

     patients to administer various diagnostic tests

     including blood draws and treatments including

     injections according to the Doctors instructions.

·        This is a full time permanent position. 

      Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

·        The rate of pay is $11.00 – 13.00hr. to start. 

      Health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401K

      savings plan. 

·        The practice offers a professional and supportive

      work environment  with opportunity for personal

      and professional growth

This opportunity is offered through Plaza Personnel Service, a permanent placement employment agency.  Plaza Personnel has specialized in direct hire medical staffing for Doctors offices in the San Diego area since 1991.  

Please visit our website at www.PlazaPersonnelService.com

    MEDICAL ASSISTANT – PEDIATRICS –TEMP Jan. – Feb. 2010

This well established private practice is looking for a Medical Assistant with experience in pediatrics.   This is a full time temporary position in the East County, East of El Cajon, CA.

•  Back Office Medical Assistant for busy pediatric private practice.

    Must be able to work in fast pace office while maintaining a

    friendly,  cheerful and professional approach to patients and their

    families.        

•  Responsible for rooming patients, vitals, assisting Doctor and

    Nurse with patient office visits including shots.          

•  Monday through Friday day time schedule. Approx. 33 hours per

    week.

•  The rate of pay is $12.00 – 14.00hr. to start. Health insurance,

    paid holidays & vacation; 401K.

•  The position requires a minimum of 1 – 2 years pediatric

    experience to fill in for the Medical Assistant who is

This opportunity is offered through Plaza Personnel Service Medical Staffing, an employment agency.  Plaza Personnel has specialized in direct hire medical staffing for Doctors offices in the San Diego area since 1991.  

Please visit our website at www.PlazaPersonnelService.com

Our office will be moving to a more central San Diego location in Mission Valley in October.    

We look forward to working with you from our new office.

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