Hardworking, energetic, and self-motivated professional with over 10 years of direct and indirect customer service experience, looking to transition careers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multicare Tech
East Alabama Healthcare Authority
04.2020 - Current
Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide vital administrative support during high-stress situations.
Facilitated smooth transfer of patients to different departments or facilities, helping maintain a seamless flow within the emergency room.
Continually sought ways to optimize administrative processes within the emergency department, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting practical solutions.
Assisted in maintaining adequate supplies for the emergency department, ensuring all necessary equipment was readily available when needed.
Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals by promptly answering phone calls and relaying important messages.
Reduced wait times for patients by effectively coordinating with nurses, doctors, and other staff to ensure prompt attention to their needs.
Provided essential back-up support to nursing staff, allowing them more time for direct patient care activities.
Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through exceptional customer service skills, addressing concerns professionally, empathetically, and efficiently.
Supported quality improvement initiatives through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of relevant data to appropriate personnel.
Safeguarded patient privacy by securely handling sensitive medical records and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Kept up-to-date on changing protocols within the emergency department through ongoing training sessions, contributing positively towards overall patient care.
Improved overall workflow within the ER unit by consistently prioritizing tasks based on urgency level and departmental goals.
Served as a vital link between patients, families, and medical staff by providing clear communication in high-pressure situations.
Expedited discharge processes for patients, liaising with various departments to complete required documentation swiftly.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Assist in coordinating diagnostic tests, consultations, and transport services.
Worked with families and loved ones of deceased loved ones to set committal service plans and select merchandise as needed
Worked within community to establish partnerships and strategic sales for prearranged burial services
Provided polished and professional service for routine needs and advanced customer problems
Counseled, comforted and supported family members of friends during sad and stressful times
Promoted cemetery merchandise, services and products to clients, taking means, desires and pre-written instructions into account
Managed consultations with loved ones seeking to arrange burial details for family members or friends
Developed, updated and maintained database of existing and potential customers in CRM
Worked with clients to design memorials such as headstones and benches
Ensure that burials are completed and comply with state and company regulations
Place work-orders for upkeep of graves for family members
Assist cemetery visitors with locating graves of their loved ones
In less than 6 months achieved over $100,000 in sales as well as being top producer regionally and making appearances on top producer list company wide
Staffing Specialist
A-1 Employment
10.2015 - 06.2019
Managed applicant tracking system database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation
Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork and prepared introduction manuals
Communicated with potential hires to provide clarity on expected tasks, compensation and policies
Reviewed job applications to identify, vet and recommend optimal candidates
Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
Converted employee status from temporary to permanent
Administered tests, questionnaires and skill evaluations
Provided information about pay rates, dates and training processes
Filled contract, temporary and direct hire positions
Coordinated drug testing and compiled results
Would contact over 100 candidates per day helping company maintain over 15,000 temporary hours weekly on average
Client Services Representative
MedCo Services
09.2012 - 03.2014
Delivered superior client services, fostering strong rapport, retention and satisfaction
Coordinated with operations staff to resolve service problems and boost client satisfaction
Worked as on-site liaison between MedCo Services and East Alabama Medical Center
Provided support for call center agents who were assisting patients with billing questions and concerns
Managed bad debt accounts, reconciliation of accounts, and invoicing to submit to East Alabama Medical Center
Turned bad debt accounts to collection agency after reaching bad debt age
Assist patients with finding reasonable options for bill payment such as financial assistance, medical credit and payment plans
Managed a team of 3 call center agents and resolved over several thousand customer issues spanning from bill request, payment options, insurance verification and complaints
Customer Service Representative
Aflac
10.2008 - 06.2012
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs regarding their claims
Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations
Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service
Educated customers how to use company systems, complete forms and obtain desired services
Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database
Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials
Assisted policy holders with filing claims on their policies
On average would speak with over 100 customers per day
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
08.2006 - 10.2008
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning bar codes
Maintained one hour photo lab as well as digital photo lab
Assisted in Pharmacy as needed taking prescriptions, counting medication, and verifying insurance
Helped Pharmacy maintain 5 star satisfaction ratings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL
05.2018
Skills
Community resources
Client needs assessment
Microsoft Proficiency
Social media content creation
Event coordination
Certification
Certified Patient Accounts Representative (2013)
Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist (2008)
Accomplishments
Voted most friendly in the emergency department
Selected for a new hire breakfast with the hospital CEO to provide fresh input on what was observed during the first 90 days