Kara Jennings
Moline,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented medical receptionist with experience in patient scheduling and insurance verification. Known for excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, contributing to seamless front desk operations and positive patient interactions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Cardiovascular Medicine
Moline, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at the cardiovascular practice.
- Scheduled appointments, managed patient records, verified insurance details, and updated medical histories.
- Handled incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members promptly.
Waitress
Pagalo's Pizzeria
Moline, IL
05.2019 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment while collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation.
- Assisted in training new team members on restaurant procedures.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
Program Service Evaluator
State of Arizona
Parker, Arizona
01.2007 - 07.2013
- Worked successfully with diverse families to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Conducted initial screenings to assess candidate qualifications and suitability.
- Facilitated communication between clients and community organizations for assistance.
Booking and Warrants Clerk
La Paz County Sheriff's Department
Parker, Arizona
11.2004 - 11.2006
- Collected and analyzed fingerprint samples for identification purposes.
- Processed paperwork and reports for law enforcement operations.
- Organized files and documents for easy retrieval and reference.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1989
Skills
- Front desk operations
- Patient scheduling
- Medical record management
- Insurance verification
- EMR software utilization
- Data entry accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
Certification
- Customer Service, Rio Salado Community College, 2026
Timeline
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Cardiovascular Medicine
08.2025 - Current
Waitress
Pagalo's Pizzeria
05.2019 - 08.2025
Program Service Evaluator
State of Arizona
01.2007 - 07.2013
Booking and Warrants Clerk
La Paz County Sheriff's Department
11.2004 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Western Illinois University