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Karen Herring

Cord,AR

Summary

Dynamic educator and Office Manager with a proven track record at the Center for Independence of the Disabled and White River Medical Center. Excelled in applying interactive teaching methods and critical thinking skills to enhance student learning and operational efficiency. Demonstrated empathy and relationship-building prowess, significantly improving student engagement and team collaboration. Accurate and efficient medical biller and coder for the medical center.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Center for Independence of the Disabled
Newport, AR
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Office Manager/Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

White River Medical Center
Batesville, AR
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Oversaw daily operations of front office, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the front office area.
  • Supervised the preparation of guest bills and invoices ensuring accuracy before issuing them to guests.

Resolved conflicts between customers or staff members professionally.

  • Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation, and troubleshooting requisition.
  • Developed and maintained a positive working environment, fostering team collaboration.
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Ensured all front office activities complied with legal, regulatory, and company policies.
  • Handled billing and coding responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Student assessment
  • Relationship building
  • Instructional methods
  • Student motivation
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy and patience

Affiliations

  • As a medical biller and coder, I did my job with excellence, timeliness, and accuracy; as Office Manager, I handled accounts payable and accounts receivable, and I managed to do well in confrontational situations, and I have great communication skills, skills at answering the phone Keeping clients' information confidential

Timeline

Teacher

Center for Independence of the Disabled
04.2015 - 04.2018

Office Manager/Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

White River Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2007

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Karen Herring