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Dara Howard

Dara Howard

FL

Summary

Enthusiastic and motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable, collaborative, professional, and successful in devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Dedicated to giving the best professional and reliable service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator

Beneficial Hearing Aid Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
  • Contacting and managing relationships with other companies we order our supplies from
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and other staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
  • Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.

Front Desk Agent

Fakhoury Medical and Chiropractic Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Established new client relationships
  • Developed adequate computer skills to navigate the medical EHR system
  • Assisted in payment plans and other payment inquires regarding services.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Answered patient phone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.

Front Desk Agent

Zone Health and Fitness
06.2019 - 12.2020

While at this job I worked front desk and in childcare. My following duties were:

  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Used internal software to process class reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Provided a safe space for customer's children to be watched while the parents enjoy the facility.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Performed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes.

Juice Barista

Vitalize
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Studied the products the store sells in order to better help the customers with what they need.
  • Adequately answered incoming phone orders.

Education

General AA -

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
05.2020

Highschool Diploma -

Home School
Ocala, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Experience
  • Sales Experience
  • Outbound Calling
  • Patient Records Management
  • Healthcare System Navigation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Time Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator

Beneficial Hearing Aid Center
01.2023 - Current

Front Desk Agent

Fakhoury Medical and Chiropractic Center
01.2021 - 01.2023

Front Desk Agent

Zone Health and Fitness
06.2019 - 12.2020

Juice Barista

Vitalize
12.2017 - 05.2019

General AA -

College of Central Florida

Highschool Diploma -

Home School
Dara Howard