To work in a professional environment where my excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative writing skills will be used to benefit your organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Caregiver
02.2024 - Current
Tech Support Specialist
Availity, LLC.
05.2023 - 02.2024
Troubleshooting customer issues by using problem-solving skills to the test
Assisting users with login, registration, and account updates
Documenting the customer interaction using CRM, Salesforce
Submitting tickets on behalf of the caller, password resets, unlocking accounts and explaining the services that Availity provides.
Surgical Booking Coordinator
New England Eye Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Coordinated scheduling of surgical sites and appointments for all Retina physicians associated with the Boston Tufts Medical Center location
Met with all surgical patients to accurately document a patient's status
Made necessary arrangements to qualify patients for surgery
Coordinated all pre-op tests and surgical procedures
Inform patients of necessary pre-operative guidelines
Forwarded information packets to patients
Responds to any last minute questions patients may have prior to surgery
Obtained payments and Authorization for all patients within the Glaucoma department
Worked with the billing coordinator for resolution of surgical billing patient inquiries and complaints
Represented in the department relationships with other departments of Tufts Medical Center
Contributed to the creation and updating of policies and guidelines for the Department related to the process by which patients are screened and booked for surgery
Kept a surgical log detailing patient data, surgery time and place, other incidental relative information, billing information including amount billed and reimbursement date and amount for each surgical patient
Retrieved operative notes within 24 hours of a surgical procedure and ensures that surgical documentation is filed properly in patient charts and with the billing coordinator
Followed Federal CPT coding policies, records codes for surgical procedures and provides reports of all charges listed by the physician post-operatively to the billing coordinator
Established and updated appropriate patient information packets for distribution to patients and medical staff in accordance with surgical scheduling duties
Responsible for maintaining supplies as necessary and coordinating distribution to patients
Maintained collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
Administrative Assistant
Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization
11.2015 - 01.2019
Coordinated calendar and schedules including: calendars for several managers, doctors, and nurses in the department
Provided routine and complex administrative support such as: typing memos and letters, answering telephones, and taking and distributing messages
Ordered of office supplies
Coordinated and plan department events and meetings
Responsible for employee time keeping.
Patient Access Specialist
Great Hill Dental Partners
03.2014 - 11.2015
Scheduled appointments
Verified dental insurances
Handled large volume of patient calls.
Administrative Coordinator
BU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dept
10.2010 - 09.2013
Booked the OR Schedules for seven Oral Surgeons
Coordinated series of appointments for surgical patients
Directed large Volume of patient telephone calls.
Patient Access Representative
New England Baptist Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2010
Registered and obtained insurance eligibility
Used exemplary customer service skills to provide outstanding service to patients
Coordinated appointments
Directing a multi-level phone
Maintain medical record charts on excel for over 10,000 patients.
Account Representative
CSN Stores
05.2007 - 05.2008
Extensive problem solving via phone/email for hundreds of customers daily
Utilized soft sales techniques to customers by acting as a personal shopper
Buying and sorting merchandise for sale on the CSN website
Managed B2B relations with suppliers and manufacturers
Researched and proposed team strategies to ensure best practices.
Public Relations Assistant
NIA Dance Troupe
03.2007 - 05.2007
Composed press releases detailing competitions hosted on Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Promoted dance shows and events through printed and online marketing materials
Updated the dance website to correspond with upcoming events
Increased attendance at shows by over 25% as a result of creating awareness throughout campus.
Public Relations Intern
Massachusetts Lodging Association Education Foundation
09.2006 - 11.2006
Planned annual wine tasting events by soliciting potential sponsors, confirming reservations, and finalizing details with vendors
Created and assembled gift bags for over 100 guests.
Dance Instructor
Dearborn Middle School
09.2004 - 03.2005
Choreographed dance routines to thirty urban youths
Managed students based on individual needs
Trained students in stage and performance etiquette.
Education
Bachelors of Art in Communication -
Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2007
Skills
Scheduling
Paperwork Processing
Data Collection
Product Knowledge
Appointment Scheduling
Technical Support
CRM Software
Problem-solving abilities
Documentation
Complaint Handling
Call center experience
Microsoft Excel
Prioritization
Medical terminology knowledge
Minute Taking
Office equipment proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite
Clerical Support
Critical Thinking
Microsoft Outlook
Proofreading
Active Listening
Professional telephone demeanor
Payment Processing
Timeline
Career Break
Caregiver
02.2024 - Current
Tech Support Specialist
Availity, LLC.
05.2023 - 02.2024
Surgical Booking Coordinator
New England Eye Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Administrative Assistant
Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization
11.2015 - 01.2019
Patient Access Specialist
Great Hill Dental Partners
03.2014 - 11.2015
Administrative Coordinator
BU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dept
10.2010 - 09.2013
Patient Access Representative
New England Baptist Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2010
Account Representative
CSN Stores
05.2007 - 05.2008
Public Relations Assistant
NIA Dance Troupe
03.2007 - 05.2007
Public Relations Intern
Massachusetts Lodging Association Education Foundation