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Karen Mendoza

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Knowledgeable administrative and customer service professional well-versed in medical facility operations. Well-organized and resourceful with a positive and upbeat personality. Skiilled in handling high volumes of patients in fast-paced hospital settings. Bringing excellent communication skills and advanced understanding of admissions, scheduling and financial policies developed over 5 years of related experience. Accurate in data entry and diligent in documentation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registration Representative II

CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe, NM
03.2017 - Current
  • Determined appropriate appointment type and scheduled in system.
  • Provided thorough information about admissions policies, financial requirements and check-in procedures.
  • Verified insurance benefits, processed payments and issued receipts.
  • Used epic to manage patient record database, maintaining information confidentiality in accordance with federal privacy laws
  • Explained form wording to patients to help each understand information required.
  • Assisted other clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system.
  • Collected demographic and insurance information from patients.
  • Exceeded department-specific productivity standards, collection targets, quality audit scores for accuracy productivity and collection standards for registrations and insurance verifications.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for patients to streamline patient flow.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Member Service Representative

Guadalupe Credit Union
Santa Fe, NM
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Received loan and utility payments, sending funds to correct destinations.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Retail Sales Associate

Ross Stores
Santa Fe, NM
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
  • Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.

Education

No Degree -

Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM

GED -

Capital High School
Santa Fe, NM
05.2013

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Bilingual
  • Problem-solving
  • Experience with Epic, Healthxnet, Paynav, His Portal, Cerner, Microsoft Products
  • Can effectively communicate with team members from different departments within the hospital

Timeline

Registration Representative II

CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
03.2017 - Current

Member Service Representative

Guadalupe Credit Union
10.2015 - 02.2017

Retail Sales Associate

Ross Stores
05.2013 - 10.2015

No Degree -

Santa Fe Community College

GED -

Capital High School
Karen Mendoza