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CHANDRA CONNER

Healthcare
Waynesville

Summary

To work in an environment which encourages me to succeed and grow professionally where I can utilize my skills and knowledge appropriately. Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with extensive medical services background and strong work ethic. Managed patient-related accounts receivables at large medical facility and achieved. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes.

Dependable Medical personnel serving diverse needs of patients through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. Skilled at analyzing case files and databases to speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated person willing to work under the supervision of management to obtain and finish my degree in Healthcare Management and learn at the hands of practice coordinators. Needing a location where I can excel in my career and finish my clinical hours of 160 and still maintain a well earned income to bring home money for family as well.

I have many years experience in the medical industry and great ideas that I would love to put to good use and help achieve and maintain current goals set forth by the facility and the business to help you as well as myself grow for the future

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative

Harris Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.

Medical Receptionist

Smokey Mountain Foot & Ankle Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.

Front Desk Clerk

Best Western Smokey Mountain Inn
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Check-in/out guest, making key cards, booking reservations, taking payments, laundry, housekeeping
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Politely welcomed arriving guests, providing room keys and information on amenities and policies.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Entered customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email or phone.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to guests by making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
  • Protected guest valuables with main safe or in individual boxes to maximize security.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules for team members.

Operation Manager

Wild Mountain Express
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Checking driving records, checking dot records, handling contracts, paying tickets when needed, maintaining safety records, maintenance records, managing drivers and other staff
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility.
  • Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved tracking and logging of work issues.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Scheduling Coordinator

St Anthony Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015

Set up MRI, CT, US appointments with patients.

  • Scheduled procedures, surgeries and doctor appointments for average of [Number] patients per daily.
  • Maintained schedules for Radiology Technicians
  • Helped with Insurance questions, collected copays and deductibles, updated patient demographics and insurance plans

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookhaven Extensive Care
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managing Dr schedule, inputting patient records, inputting vitals, medications, scheduling procedures with the hospital, calling in medicine, inventory of medical items
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Worked with wound care to complete [Number] wound care checks and daily treatments.

Medical Receptionist

Dr. Rosalie A LaVon M.D.
01.2009 - 08.2014
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
  • Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.
  • Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.
  • Contributed to and helped lead employee staff meetings, reporting trends in procedures, advising leadership on resources needed and preparing information to be disseminated.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Noble Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Caring for patients, assistance with toileting, bathing, feeding, vitals, medications, charting input and out takes
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

House Manager

Self-employees
07.2003 - 01.2008

I was married, stay at home wife and mother of 2

Call Center Representative

TCIM Services
10.2002 - 06.2003
  • Educated customers on company systems, form completion and access to services.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Answered average of [Number] calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
  • Engaged in learning and development opportunities to promote continued performance improvement.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases and inquire about needs or concerns.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Sought out training opportunities to enhance customer relationship management abilities and further boost satisfaction scores.
  • Reduced downtime to support quality control, boost revenue and complete projects on time and under budget.
  • Completed over [Number] outbound calls per shift to deliver [Type] and [Type] prepared survey scripts.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Education

Associates - Healthcare Management

Penn Foster College
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Liberty Christian Academy
Purcell, OK
05.2003

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Typing
  • EMR
  • Microsoft Office
  • Medical Terminology
  • Till Counting
  • Payment Processing
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Insurance Company Knowledge
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Patient Registration
  • Diagnostic Codes
  • Demographics Information
  • EMR Updating
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Medical Services Administration
  • System Updating
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Patient Contact
  • Referral Coordination
  • Fee Collection
  • Patient Admission
  • Registration Coordination
  • Admitting Coordination
  • Outbound Calling
  • Money Handling
  • Appointment Confirmation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Medical History Documentation
  • Interpreting Physician Orders
  • 50 WPM Typing Speed
  • Business Management Principles
  • Explaining Instructions
  • Deductible Collection
  • Patient Rights
  • HCPCS Compliance
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Outpatient Care
  • Vital Statistics Documentation
  • Patient Information Management
  • Customer service
  • Patient care
  • Medical coding
  • Multi phone lines
  • Insurance verification
  • Pre certification/authorization

Timeline

Patient Access Representative

Harris Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Smokey Mountain Foot & Ankle Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2022

Front Desk Clerk

Best Western Smokey Mountain Inn
09.2018 - 05.2019

Operation Manager

Wild Mountain Express
01.2014 - 01.2019

Scheduling Coordinator

St Anthony Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookhaven Extensive Care
01.2010 - 01.2013

Medical Receptionist

Dr. Rosalie A LaVon M.D.
01.2009 - 08.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Noble Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2008

House Manager

Self-employees
07.2003 - 01.2008

Call Center Representative

TCIM Services
10.2002 - 06.2003

Associates - Healthcare Management

Penn Foster College

High School Diploma -

Liberty Christian Academy
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