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Alma Castro

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

Professional healthcare advocate with focus on patient-centered care and effective communication. Recognized for ability to build trust and rapport with patients and healthcare teams, ensuring seamless patient experiences and resolving concerns efficiently. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing patient and organizational needs. Skilled in conflict resolution and patient education, with reliable and responsive approach.

Work History

Patient Liaison

Northwestern Medicine® Chicago Proton Center
  • Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
  • Trained new Patient Liaison staff members, ensuring they were well-equipped to provide exceptional service and support to both patients and healthcare teams.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for patients, addressing inquiries about medical services, insurance coverage, and appointment scheduling efficiently.
  • Ensured positive patient experiences by maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment at the facility.
  • Contributed to the development of internal training programs designed to improve staff knowledge on effective patient liaison strategies.
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.

Customer Service Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.
  • Developed cohesive unit for enhanced collaboration and service delivery.
  • Built strong relationships with key clients to drive repeat business and referrals.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met consistently and promptly.
  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to customer service representatives.
  • Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring seamless resolution of customer concerns in a timely manner.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Optimized workflow processes to maximize efficiency while maintaining an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement and implement changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of interactions with clients, allowing for easy retrieval when needed during follow-up communications or escalations.
  • Developed new scripts and guidelines for team members, resulting in more consistent messaging and better overall communication with customers.

Education

Morton College
Cicero, IL

Skills

  • Healthcare
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Registration and admissions
  • Electronic health records
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical terminology
  • Training coordination
  • Intake assessment
  • Process improvement
  • Call screening
  • Referral coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Registration and scheduling
  • Organizational skills
  • Caring and empathetic
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Detail-oriented
  • Documenting and recording information
  • Insurance verifying
  • Communicating to patients and families
  • Patient confidentiality and data security
  • Outbound calling
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Patient Liaison

Northwestern Medicine® Chicago Proton Center

Customer Service Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.

Morton College
Alma Castro