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Chris Garza

Siletz,OR

Summary

Proven leader in grooming industries, adept at patient safety. At Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, excelled in multi-departmental support, enhancing patient experience. As a Licensed Barber, boosted revenue through skilled upselling. Known for organizational leadership and maintaining high hygiene standards, consistently delivering top-tier service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Services Protégé'

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Departments with various duties in the medical field; Optometry, Patient registration, Medical records, Fitness/Rec Center and the Health Clinic Administration office.


  • Answered phones, directed patients to medical staff.

Electronic filling, Operated Fax machine, Scheduling medical appointments. Assisted Elders with their annual patient registration forms, as well as other duties as assigned.


  • Assisted Tribal Elders who came to the Fitness center, I helped develop/customize a workout plan tailored to Elders and other community member's.

Licensed Barber

Chris Garza
01.2015 - Current
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest industry trends, techniques, and tools.
  • Collaborated with fellow barbers to provide consistent, high-quality services across the entire shop.
  • Enhanced revenue generation capacity through upselling additional services like beard trims or grooming treatments during scheduled appointments strategically without coming across as pushy or overly salesoriented.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment for the safety of clients and staff members.
  • Managed my own scheduling.

Patient Registration Specialist- WEX

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions promptly and professionally.
  • Managed high-volume patient traffic during peak hours, prioritizing tasks to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure a seamless transition from registration to treatment for patients.
  • Reduced registration errors through meticulous data entry and attention to detail.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
  • Contributed to a decrease in wait times by expediting the check-in process with effective multitasking skills.
  • Verified insurance eligibility for patients quickly and accurately, reducing financial discrepancies between patients and providers.
  • Verified insurance coverage to confirm patient coverage for necessary medical services.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Education

Licensed Barber -

Phagans' Beauty College
Corvallis, OR
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Siletz Valley School
Siletz Oregon
06.2011

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Patient Safety
  • Strategic business planning
  • Protege in a Health Care setting

Timeline

Health Services Protégé'

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
10.2023 - Current

Patient Registration Specialist- WEX

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
05.2023 - 08.2023

Licensed Barber

Chris Garza
01.2015 - Current

Licensed Barber -

Phagans' Beauty College

High School Diploma -

Siletz Valley School
Chris Garza