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Angie Bixby-Ellermann

Kay Jewlers
Parkersburg,IA
24
years of professional experience

Dedicated professional with over seven years of experience in healthcare coordination. Known for attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, leading to improved referral processes and enhanced patient care outcomes.

Work History

Referral Coordinator

7 Years
Cedar Valley Medical Specialist | 09.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists, ensuring timely access to necessary care.
  • Developed streamlined referral processes, reducing turnaround time for patient requests.
  • Managed scheduling and communication between patients and healthcare providers for efficient appointment setting.
  • Monitored referral outcomes to identify trends and improve service delivery across departments.
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing a high volume of referrals while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
  • Established strong relationships with external providers, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration in patient care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with timely coordination of referrals and appointments.

Sales Associate

23 Years 11 Months
Kay Jewlers | 10.2002 - Current
  • Demonstrated expertise in diamond and gemstone identification to assist clients in making informed purchases.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
  • Executed inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and availability of merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.

Clinical Research Coordinator

15 Years 1 Month
Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center | 07.2002 - 08.2017
  • Managed patient recruitment and retention strategies to optimize study enrollment.
  • Collaborated with investigators to design study methodologies and data collection processes.
  • Developed and maintained study documentation, including protocols and informed consent forms.
  • Coordinated multi-site clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents.
  • Developed strong relationships with trial sponsors, ensuring ongoing collaboration and future project opportunities.
  • Improved trial visibility and public interest through effective community outreach and education initiatives.
  • Facilitated successful trial completion by closely monitoring study timelines and milestones, ensuring on-time delivery of results.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leading to successful trial audits.

Education

High School Diploma

Central High | Waterloo, IA

Skills

Preauthorization management
Insurance verification
Patient scheduling
Follow-up coordination
Pre-certification processes
Electronic patient charts
Scheduling software
Patient follow-up
Referral management tools

Timeline

Referral Coordinator

Cedar Valley Medical Specialist
09.2019 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Kay Jewlers
10.2002 - CurrentRead More

Clinical Research Coordinator

Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center
07.2002 - 08.2017Read More

Central High

High School Diploma
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Angie Bixby-Ellermann