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Certification
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HEATHER FITZGERALD

Heyworth,IL

Summary

Professional writing and editing, data organization and documentation strengths. Talented Front Office Assistant goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Great work ethic. Self-motivated and attentive with good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Offering 15 years of experience in Subrogation industry. Confident Litigation Specialist with 15 years of expertly preparing cases for attorney review and supporting attorneys with any documents or information that may be needed. Effectively communicated with insurance carriers, attorneys, and insured customers. Created compelling stories from evidence and related documents. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties. Skilled litigation specialist well-versed research and due diligence, fact investigations and records management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Office Assistant

Christie Clinic Medical Hills
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepared examination rooms for patients, maintaining a clean and organized environment for optimal care delivery.
  • Assisted with tracking inventory and restocking examination rooms and stations.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Supported positive teamwork within the healthcare team through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
  • Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.

Patient Services Coordinator

National Pain And Spine Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service to foster welcoming and professional environment for patients.
  • Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan
  • Collected time of service payments and issued receipts.
  • Investigated, triaged and resolved patient issues to encourage positive experience during patient visit.
  • Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan.
  • Scheduled appointments to enter appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
  • Called patient to confirm appointment and prepared paperwork prior to visit to expedite check-in process.

Front Office Assistant

OSF- Pediatrics Office
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions and scheduled appointments.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Processed payments and informed individuals of further financial responsibility to facilitate timely payments.
  • Completed patient check-in processes by verifying insurance and submitting forms to nursing team.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.

Subrogation Support Specialist

Afni Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2021

Worked on Team to send requests to Various states for license suspension.

  • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in timely, efficient manner.
  • Data entry for entering claims files in systems.

Litigation Specialist

Afni Inc.
05.2005 - 08.2020
  • Worked well independently and on team to solve problems.
  • Served as friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
  • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in timely, efficient manner.
  • Prepared reports of findings and handled negotiations until settlements were reached.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients, insured parties & Subrogation attorneys.

Customer Service Representative

Afni Inc.
01.1998 - 05.2005
  • Built strong working knowledge of company procedures and protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues and superiors.
  • Offered new services based on needs of customer.
  • Kept records, calendars, and company information accessible.
  • Upheld highest standards of honesty and integrity.
  • Provided superior customer service to clients by addressing all questions and concerns.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
10.1993

High School Diploma -

University High School
Normal, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Clients
  • Excellent customer service
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Data entry
  • Negotiations
  • Nursing
  • Protocols
  • Settlements
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Certification

nursing

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

References

Jennifer Rudicil 

Manager at Millennium Pain Center 

Phone 309-531-8006



Jeni Zolfaghari 

Nurse Practitioner Medi-Weightloss 

Phone 309-270-3745


Brandi Ruiz 

Applied Pain Institute 

Phone 309-826-6377 



Timeline

Medical Office Assistant

Christie Clinic Medical Hills
05.2023 - Current

Patient Services Coordinator

National Pain And Spine Center
10.2022 - 05.2023

Front Office Assistant

OSF- Pediatrics Office
06.2021 - 10.2022

Subrogation Support Specialist

Afni Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2021

Litigation Specialist

Afni Inc.
05.2005 - 08.2020

Customer Service Representative

Afni Inc.
01.1998 - 05.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Heartland Community College

High School Diploma -

University High School

nursing

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
HEATHER FITZGERALD