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Karen Johnson

Joppa,MD

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Bergand Group
07.2015 - 08.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and taking phone inquires. Scheduled new patient appointments and follow-up appointments.
  • Insurance verifications, including explaining coverages to patients.
  • Checking in and registering new patients.
  • Entering billing for all services provided.
  • Accepted payments and applied payments for services provided.
  • Wrote progress letters for patient's attorneys and probation officers.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Patient Care Coordinator

Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
  • Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.

Receptionist

White Marsh Psychiatric Associates
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Insurance verifications.

Bookkeeper

Friendly's Restaurant
04.2007 - 08.2008
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Compiled and reported food cost and labor weekly.

Overnight Stocker

Target
11.2005 - 04.2007
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.

Account Representative

Amica Mutual Insurance Company,
06.2002 - 09.2005

Analyzed and controlled all aspects of customer contact involving personal automotive, homeowners, marine and excess liability policies coverage at a moderate to advanced level of complexity.

Solicited and serviced customer contacts for life coverage.

Handled new customer inquiries by discussing and servicing caller's coverage needs.

Maintained accurate records of procedures, rate and policy changes/coverages.

Customer Service Supervisor

Zurich Personal Insurance
03.1990 - 12.2000
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.

Education

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

CCBC
Essex, MD

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
05.1985

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Recordkeeping
  • Office Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Bergand Group
07.2015 - 08.2023

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
06.2014 - 07.2015

Patient Care Coordinator

Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates
10.2011 - 04.2013

Receptionist

White Marsh Psychiatric Associates
08.2008 - 08.2010

Bookkeeper

Friendly's Restaurant
04.2007 - 08.2008

Overnight Stocker

Target
11.2005 - 04.2007

Account Representative

Amica Mutual Insurance Company,
06.2002 - 09.2005

Customer Service Supervisor

Zurich Personal Insurance
03.1990 - 12.2000

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

CCBC

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

The Community College of Baltimore County
Karen Johnson