Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, excelling in fire equipment maintenance and patient scheduling. Proven ability to resolve billing disputes and ensure safety compliance, demonstrating strong communication skills and attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Technician
R&R Fire and Safety Equipment
Tallahassee
05.2022 - 02.2025
Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
Performed follow up calls to confirm scheduled appointments.
Maintained Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare's fire equipment monthly, ensuring all fire extinguishers were accounted for and able to work properly in the event of an emergency.
Provided monthly reports to the Director of Facilities with the location of the extinguisher and serial number.
Administrative Assistant II
Agency for Health Care Administration, AHCA
Tallahassee
02.2020 - 04.2022
Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Referral and Authorizations Coordinator
TMH Cancer Center
Tallahassee
02.2019 - 01.2020
Facilitated communication with providers regarding authorization status, payer requirements and coverage criteria.
Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
Provided assistance to patients by answering questions about their coverage plans or benefits available through their insurance carriers.
Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests from healthcare providers to determine eligibility for services.
Coordinated with external vendors such as labs or imaging centers to obtain required documents needed for an authorization request.
Maintained accurate records of all authorizations, denials, appeals and other related paperwork.
Greeted patients upon arrival and provided them with necessary paperwork.
Performed follow up calls to confirm scheduled appointments.
Maintained accurate records of patient appointments in computer system.
Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers for communication purposes.
Medical Office Coordinator
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Physican Partners
Tallahassee
03.2017 - 02.2019
Assisted with scheduling appointments for physicians and specialists in accordance with their availability.
Maintained a clean reception area for visitors, including stocking magazines and brochures about available services.
Coordinated communication between patients, staff members, outside agencies and vendors regarding medical matters.
Performed clerical duties such as photocopying documents, faxing records and sorting mail.
Responded promptly to any complaints or inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or treatments received.
Managed patient billing activities, ensuring accurate data entry into the system and collection of payments due.
Organized patient records, including filing and updating medical histories.
Participated in training sessions on new software programs used within the office environment.
Kept updated on changes in insurance regulations that may affect billing procedures.
Provided administrative support to physicians, nurses and other health care personnel as needed.
Answered incoming calls from patients and provided basic information about services offered by the office.
Education
GED -
Academy of Academics And Technology
Tallahassee, FL
08-2008
Skills
Fire equipment maintenance
Invoice processing
Billing dispute resolution
Safety compliance
Equipment inspection
Microsoft Excel
Fire code compliance
Continuous learning attitude
Fire extinguisher maintenance
Fire safety inspections
Professionalism
Written communication
Fire prevention education
Patient scheduling
Insurance verification
HIPAA compliance
Electronic health records
Office administration
Customer service
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Record keeping
Appointment setting
Telephone etiquette
Front desk operations
Electronic medical records
Medical office administration
Appointment scheduling
Microsoft office
Patient callbacks
Reminder calls
Medical terminology
Answer telephones
Payment collection
Clerical skills
Patient referral
Patient appointment coordination
Certification
NFPA 80 Certified: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Swinging Fire Door Assemblies Online Training,and Fire and Smoke Dampers.