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Carissa Barder

Elizabethville,PA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Assistant

Capital Blue Cross
09.2022 - Current

• ­Provide technical, educational, and research support for representatives

• Technical point of reference for other areas

• Provide support to management and participate in special projects if assigned

• Coaching and mentoring for other representatives

• Taking first level escalation/supervisor calls for irate situations

• Provide feedback to management on representatives

• Assist with development of new employees

• Conduct thorough research and analyze data

• Work in Facets, Blue2, BlueWeb, and Ernie

Provider Service Representative

Capital Blue Cross
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Lead Medical Assistant

UPMC Heart And Vascular
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
  • Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
  • Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Enforced department policies and procedures to keep team operating effectively and delivering top-notch care.
  • Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.

Anesthesia Technician

UPMC
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
  • Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.

Medical Assistant

UPMC Heart Failure Center
01.2015 - 11.2017
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Medical Assistant

Moffit Heart And Vascular
04.2011 - 01.2015
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA
09.2022

Skills

  • Data Reports
  • Research Abilities
  • Administrative Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Documentation Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Staff Training
  • Prioritization

Timeline

Technical Assistant

Capital Blue Cross
09.2022 - Current

Provider Service Representative

Capital Blue Cross
09.2021 - 09.2022

Lead Medical Assistant

UPMC Heart And Vascular
11.2018 - 11.2019

Anesthesia Technician

UPMC
11.2017 - 11.2018

Medical Assistant

UPMC Heart Failure Center
01.2015 - 11.2017

Medical Assistant

Moffit Heart And Vascular
04.2011 - 01.2015

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Central Penn College
Carissa Barder