Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Assisted guests by furnishing information to gift shop and dining areas.
Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Educated visitors and family in regards to Covid 19 rules and restrictions.
Cook
Dry Street Pub And Pizzeria
Southport, North Carolina
08.2020 - Current
Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
PBX Switchboard Operator
Vanderbuilt Wilson County Hospital
Lebanon , Tennessee
10.2019 - 08.2020
Searched relevant directories to find contacts, business addresses, and patient information for customers and employees
Manage 10-line switchboard system for VUMC
Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department
Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system
Attended safety training meetings to learn procedures for handling medical and fire emergency calls
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create a warm atmosphere for guests.
Acted as first point of contact for visiting clients and customers.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Steward Medical Center
Sebastian, FL
07.2018 - 05.2019
Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients
Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating all administrative operations
Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency
Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to ensure exceptional customer experience
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing
Public Safety Dispatcher
Novant Health Brunswick
Bolivia, NC
07.2011 - 05.2016
Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms
Requested law enforcement, fire and ambulance services for various emergency calls, including fires and auto accidents
Issued local watches and warnings to public in response to inclement weather conditions received from National Weather Service
Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews
Remained calm in very high-pressure situations and kept callers on line until law enforcement arrived on scene
Fielded 911 emergency and non-emergency calls and determined level of support that was needed for response
Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed
Front Desk Receptionist
Novant Health Oceanside
Bolivia, NC
05.2014 - 02.2015
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Front Desk Receptionist
Novant Health Surgical Associates
Bolivia, NC
02.2015 - 03.2016
Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
PBX Operator
Northern Hospital of Surry County
Mount Airy, NC
04.2007 - 06.2011
Answer and route all incoming call to facility using a Post Board Exchange. worked directly with 911 communications to dispatch Air care as needed. Monitored camera system and dispatched security as situations arose. Provided Emergency room check in to patients while trying to maximize patient satisfaction and effectiveness.
Created and maintained company phone directory with current extensions and staff information
Trained and mentored new PBX operations employees
Supported customers by managing up to over one hundred calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone
Performed clerical work such as sorting mail, restocking supplies and typing documents
Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system
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