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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Esmeralda Chavez

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Experienced in debt collections and accounts receivable. Expert in repayment negotiations and repayment plan structuring. Successful in managing bad debt by reducing aged accounts. I am highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Credit & Collections Rep. CDA

Xcel Energy
Amarillo, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed customer accounts to identify delinquent payments and determine appropriate course of action.
  • Researched customer accounts for any discrepancies.
  • Meet performance goals to meet objectives and goals.
  • Reviewed documents such as contracts, deed history, letters, and emails related to customer accounts.
  • Processed payments through various methods such as credit cards, online banking and cash transactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer contact attempts and account updates.
  • Drafted correspondence to customers regarding accounts.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
  • Developed and implemented processes to optimize time management and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Credit & Collection Agent

Xcel Energy
Amarillo, TX
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.

Front Desk Receptionist

Amarillo Foot Specialist
Amarillo
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.

Front Desk /Medical Assistant

Quail Creek ENT
Amarillo, TX
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Obtain proper insurance verification for all patients, submit correct information for required insurance referral
  • Obtain prior authorization for all allergy testing, CT scan, ultrasounds and other testing
  • Work on patient balance forward and insurance appeals
  • Check in and check out patients collecting proper amount for deductibles coinsurance and scheduling for all 4 doctors in house walk in Hearing Clinic and allergy clinic
  • CSR Rep utilization management
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.

TMG HEALTH
Amarillo, TX
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited too, verifying illegibility and providing benefit information for medicaid enrolled, provide claims processing and information
  • Submit prior authorization for medical services obtain all pertinent information work with icd 10 and procedure codes submission
  • Use aerial and smart um applications
  • Answer multiple calls and provide excellent costumer service.

Education

high school diploma - Medical Assistant

Milan Institute
Amarillo, TX
01.2011

High School Diploma -

Palo Duro High School
Amarillo, Tx
01.2008

Skills

  • Data Security and Confidentiality
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Product Knowledge
  • Call Management
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Account updating
  • Customer Education
  • Product Promotion
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Payment Processing
  • Active Listening
  • Research
  • Problem Resolution

Certification

Medical assistant May 2011 to Present

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Credit & Collections Rep. CDA

Xcel Energy
04.2024 - Current

Credit & Collection Agent

Xcel Energy
03.2023 - 04.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Amarillo Foot Specialist
08.2022 - 02.2023

Front Desk /Medical Assistant

Quail Creek ENT
04.2018 - 04.2020

TMG HEALTH
07.2015 - 04.2018

high school diploma - Medical Assistant

Milan Institute

High School Diploma -

Palo Duro High School
Esmeralda Chavez