Recognized for both exemplary customer service and organizational skills by administrators as
evidenced by receiving awards and accolades; worked extensively with RL/NETS database,
EPIC, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Suite applications, and other individualized proprietary
software.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Service Representative
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 12.2023
Checked-in patients upon arrival using AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration explanation and thank you) process
Confirmed and updated patient identification and demographic/insurance information
Completed patient registration as needed
Obtained patient consents/authorizations
Collected co-payments, past due balances and point of service payments
Performed “end of day” cash drawer closing
Scheduled appointments as necessary
Administrative Secretary
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 08.2023
Streamlined reconciliation process within two months of orientation
Handled intake streams via telephone, answering service system, emails, text pages and
walk-ins
Developed a standardized telephone script to capture patient/family concerns
Completed NM Professional Development PeopleSoft Capital Requisition Training
Completed People Requester Training eLearning Level 1
Maintained equity in caseloads assigned to patient representatives
Handled service recovery by providing parking and Patient First Dollars
Completed a daily plan of the day for representatives/interpreters
Maintained binders for Notify MD cases (answering service system) and emails ensuring
Joint Commission standards were met
Unit Secretary
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 11.2022
Completed NM Professional Development Essentials Certificate Program: Project
Performance
Completed NM Professional Development Essentials Certificate Program: Teamwork
Responded to and assigned nurse and/or patient care tech in nurse call system
Scanned medical records into the electronic medical record (EMR)
Placed service request and followed up to ensure completion
Customer Service Representative
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2022
Provided over 280 hours of service
Collected face sheets/other documents after patient’s visit, sort, and recycle face sheets
(Galter 15)
Greeted patients/families and directed to representatives booth for service (Galter 15)
Composed medical charts for patients (Lavin 12)
Greeted and addressed needs of patients and family members in the waiting room (Lavin 12)
Underwriter/Customer, Service
Representative
Robert Half Office Team
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 11.2020
Underwrote documents in a high volume, fast-paced environment to determine
applicant’s eligibility for Covid Relief Fund grant through IHDA, exceeded by 50%
number of processed applicants required daily
Performed above all customers’ performance metrics on assignments
Support Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 08.2019
Increased sales by informing customers of more savings at point-of-sale
Received award for “Best Customer Service Representative”
Instructor
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
Chicago, IL
10.2013 - 01.2018
Received both written and verbal accolades from families and administrators
Increased students’ performance significantly from 60-percentile on pretest to 90-percentile or
better on post test
Math Teacher
Catalyst Maria Charter School
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 09.2017
Increased students’ standardized test scores significantly in math
Maintained partnerships with families through coordinated home-school communications
Math Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - 01.2012
Expanded technological equipment for the math department by acquiring a grant
Developed sequencing and pacing chart for standardized tests through a collaborative
effort with math coach
Education
PhD - Curriculum and Instruction
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
01.2002 - 05.2013
MA Educational Studies -
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
08.1999 - 01.2002
BS - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
08.1995 - 01.1999
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
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Certification
Detail Oriented Project Management Time Management. Active Listener
Timeline
Patient Service Representative
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Secretary
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023
Unit Secretary
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Underwriter/Customer, Service
Representative
Robert Half Office Team
10.2019 - 11.2020
Customer Service Representative
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2022
Support Team Member
Whole Foods Market
09.2018 - 08.2019
Math Teacher
Catalyst Maria Charter School
08.2015 - 09.2017
Instructor
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
Clinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's HospitalClinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
Peer Support Specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's HospitalPeer Support Specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
TA Program Director at Harris School of Public Policy, University of ChicagoTA Program Director at Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago