Lisa Mulliken
@lisamulliken
Experienced medical support and payroll specialist delivering reliable administrative and patient-centered operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Medical Support Assistant and Civilian Pay Technician with a long history supporting VA and civilian healthcare operations. I combine scheduling, patient communication, and payroll expertise to ensure accurate payments and smooth clinic workflows.
In my current Civilian Pay Technician role I coordinate with timekeepers across VA facilities to prevent payroll errors and ensure timely payments. As an Advanced Medical Support Assistant I negotiated and scheduled appointments across multiple specialties and telehealth modalities, closely managing cardiology consults to meet national standards.
I have broad clinic support experience including call center work handling high call volumes, pre-registration, check-in/check-out, medication refill coordination, and consult processing. I also have prior office management, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and accounting roles in nonprofit and private-sector settings.
I work independently or as part of a team, adapt quickly, and prioritize excellent customer service for veterans and patients. I bring strong technical familiarity with scheduling and clinical documentation systems, medical terminology, and a history of reliable, deadline-driven performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Civilian Pay Technician
VAMC Wilkes-Barre
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Manage civilian payroll processes for Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia VA facilities, sending biweekly timesheet reminders and reviewing payroll reports to prevent errors and shortages.
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
VAMC Erie
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Negotiated and scheduled telehealth and in-person appointments across specialty clinics (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Neurology), managed consults per national standards, and coordinated with Connected Care and provider teams to reduce delays.
Medical Support Assistant
VAMC Erie
Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 (7 months)
Supported central scheduling and multiple clinics by handling high-volume incoming calls (60–100/day), scheduling appointments, processing medication refill requests, and managing preregistration and no-show tracking.
Medical Support Assistant
VAMC Erie
Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Handled call center scheduling and consult coordination for primary and specialty care clinics, processed consult documentation, and provided coverage across departments to maintain clinic operations.
Managed front-desk operations including patient check-in/out, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, payment collection, and prescription refill processing to improve patient experience.
Nutrition Leader
UPMC Hamot
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw nutritional services operations, coordinated meal services, and managed staff to ensure dietary needs and regulatory standards were met.
Payroll / Accounts Payable
The Village at Luther Square
Sep 2010 - Oct 2013 (3 years 1 month)
Processed payroll and accounts payable for the business office, handled vendor payments and financial record keeping to maintain accurate financial operations.
Enrichment Coordinator
Niagara Village Retirement Community
Mar 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Planned and executed resident activities and programs to enhance engagement and quality of life within the retirement community.
Administrative Assistant
Niagara Village Retirement Community
Jul 2008 - Dec 2008 (5 months)
Managed accounts receivable and payable, performed marketing outreach, and supported office administration tasks to maintain facility operations.
Payroll Tax Specialist
DSA of Erie
Dec 2007 - Apr 2008 (4 months)
Prepared payroll tax filings and coordinated tax-related payroll functions to ensure compliance and accurate tax reporting.
Office Manager
Maya Brothers, Inc.
Feb 2007 - Dec 2007 (10 months)
Served as sole office employee managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, timekeeping, banking, and general office administration.
Payroll Administrator / Tax Coordinator
RentWay, Inc.
Sep 1998 - Jan 2007 (8 years 4 months)
Administered payroll and coordinated tax processes for the organization, ensuring timely pay and regulatory compliance.
Accounting Clerk / Payroll Clerk
Zurn Industries
Apr 1995 - Sep 1998 (3 years 5 months)
Performed accounting and payroll clerk duties including transaction entry and payroll support to maintain accurate financial records.
Teller / Head Teller
Marquette Savings Bank
Jun 1989 - Apr 1995 (5 years 10 months)
Processed customer transactions, managed teller operations, and supervised cash-handling procedures to ensure accuracy and customer service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gannon University
General Office Procedures
1988 - 1989
Completed general office procedures coursework during the 1988–1989 academic year.
Villa Maria Academy
High School Diploma, General Academics
Earned a high school diploma with a general academics focus.
St. Benedict Academy
Office Procedures and Accounting
1986 - 1988
Completed coursework in general office procedures and accounting from 1986 to 1988.
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