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Jennifer Bussan

Sun Prairie

Summary

Dynamic Patient Services Manager at Access Community Health Centers with a proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and compliance. Skilled in employee training and conflict resolution, I successfully implemented policies that improved service efficiency and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Manager

Access Community Health Centers
Madison
11.2008 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the patient services department including scheduling appointments, assigning tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys or online reviews to determine areas for improvement within the department.
  • Ensured that all patient inquiries were handled efficiently and effectively according to established protocols.
  • Developed and implemented patient service policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance on billing processes and payment options for patients.
  • Resolved complaints from patients in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with them.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy in medical records maintenance.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Performed administrative duties such as ordering office supplies or managing employee payrolls.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Organized educational sessions for staff members on new technologies related to patient services management.
  • Trained, supervised, and evaluated staff performance in order to maintain high standards of quality patient care.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Quality Management Assistant

Community Living Alliance
Madison
08.2005 - 11.2008
  • Performed data entry for quality surveys and project data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Supported the Member Advocate in managing the complaint and appeal process, including coordinating Appeal Committee hearings.
  • Retrieved and analyzed data for VPrime, creating detailed reports in Excel to support departmental functions.
  • Assisted with project and quality meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting minutes.
  • Collaborated with the Education Coordinator to prepare and execute training events, including staff coordination, training registrations, and class list creation.
  • Generated training certificates and maintained an education database in Access for streamlined tracking and reporting.

Accounting/Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Clack Corporation
Windsor
08.1998 - 01.2005
  • Processed all outbound paperwork for truck and container shipments, including the creation of packing slips and bills of lading, while maintaining warehouse location systems to meet customer service requirements.
  • Managed and revised sales orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational procedures.
  • Compiled data for credit memos, ensuring pricing and inventory accuracy before issuance to customers.
  • Provided supporting documentation for freight bill verification and corresponding general ledger entries. Entered freight invoices into accounts payable for payment and customer invoicing.
  • Researched, documented, and filed claims with freight carriers and UPS/FedEx Ground for damaged products.
  • Assisted the Accounting Manager with month-end reporting, ensuring all data was accurate and timely.
  • Entered and processed purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
  • Sorted, matched, and mailed accounts payable checks; assisted with the entry of payables.
  • Maintained accounting files, ensuring proper organization and easy access to necessary documentation.
  • Supported billing and invoice processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all related tasks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance verification
  • Budget management
  • Analytical thinking

Timeline

Patient Services Manager

Access Community Health Centers
11.2008 - Current

Quality Management Assistant

Community Living Alliance
08.2005 - 11.2008

Accounting/Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Clack Corporation
08.1998 - 01.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Trinity Christian College
Jennifer Bussan