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Chandra Colson Christian

Ellenwood,GA

Summary

Adept at enhancing customer satisfaction, I leveraged active listening and effective communication at Piedmont Fayette Hospital to improve first-call resolution rates significantly. My adaptability and teamwork skills facilitated seamless cross-departmental collaboration, boosting overall service quality.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Support Specialist

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2017
  • Improved first-call resolution rates by actively listening to customer concerns and offering appropriate solutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent quality in customer interactions.
  • Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including phone, email, and live chat support systems.
  • Reduced call wait times by implementing effective time management strategies during high-volume periods.
  • Supported cross-functional collaboration efforts between departments for seamless problem-solving involving multiple areas of expertise.
  • Strengthened relationships with customers through empathetic communication while maintaining professional boundaries.

Patient Access Representative

Kaiser Permanente
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
  • Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
  • Facilitated smooth billing processes by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering claim details into the system.
  • Managed challenging situations effectively by remaining calm under pressure while resolving conflicts or addressing dissatisfied patients professionally.
  • Enhanced overall patient experience with empathetic communication and thorough explanations of insurance benefits and coverage.

Customer Care Representative

Children Healthcare of Atlanta, Aflac Cancer Center
12.2008 - 08.2012
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information and support to customers.
  • Built rapport with customers through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering positive relationships.
  • Utilized CRM systems to accurately track customer interactions and update account information.

Customer Care Representative

Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 07.2009

• Responsible for handling and resolving, incoming customers, inquiries, and or concerns.

• Providing patients, guarantors from both hospitals and physicians practices with a consistent and single experience, follow up on collecting outstanding guarantee balances through outbound phone calls.

• As well as providing financial counseling resources to physician, offices, hospitals, and patients and guarantors when necessary.

•. Reports directly to the Director, of customer service.

Patient Service Representative

Hsi Financial Services
03.1996 - 09.2004
  • Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
  • Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service during check-in and check-out processes.

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Management

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA
01.1978

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Decatur High School
Decatur, GA
06.1975

Skills

    Call Center Experience

    Effective Communication

    Teamwork and Collaboration,

    Active Listening

    Analytical Thinking

    Multitasking Abilities

    Time Management

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Organization Skills,

    Empathy, Patience, Positive Attitude

    A continuous learning mindset

Timeline

Customer Service Support Specialist

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2017

Patient Access Representative

Kaiser Permanente
06.2011 - 08.2013

Customer Care Representative

Children Healthcare of Atlanta, Aflac Cancer Center
12.2008 - 08.2012

Customer Care Representative

Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 07.2009

Patient Service Representative

Hsi Financial Services
03.1996 - 09.2004

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Management

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Decatur High School
Chandra Colson Christian