Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Completion of At- Home Professional Medical Billing and Coding May 2000
Work Availability
Timeline
Karla R. Ephfrom

Karla R. Ephfrom

Madison,MS
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in the Healthcare Administrative industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Meets customer satisfaction standards, efficiency metrics and issue-resolution targets to exceed customer expectations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Customer Service Representative

Protel Communications
Pearl, MS
10.2015 - Current
  • Documentation was correctly done by copying and filing documents daily
  • Exemplified confidentially and worked with minimum supervision
  • Functioned as team player, incorporating well with other employees and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints by determining cause of problem, selecting best solution and expediting correction or adjustment.
  • Responded to customer requests daily, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Patient Representative

GI Associates
Jackson, MS
05.2010 - 03.2013
  • Verified any changes or data updates to patient records and checked insurance information at each appointment.
  • Monitored patient flow throughout day to maintain appointment times and schedules.
  • Observed all facility rules and regulations regarding patient data to promote confidentiality and integrity.
  • Informed patients of excessive wait times and offered to reschedule appointments.
  • Obtained and assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients and placed reminder calls 48 hours before office visits

Office Assistant

King’s Auto Sales
Flora, MS
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Maintained company handbook to outline policies and provide insights to company mission and values

Claims Specialist I

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Flowood, MS
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records and health statuses.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Escalated files with significant indemnity exposure to supervisor for further investigation.

Training Coach

Saks Incorporated
Jackson, MS
05.2004 - 03.2006
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.

Receptionist

Jackson Hinds Comp
Jackson, MS
02.2003 - 04.2004
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Unit Secretary

St. Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
05.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.

Program Instructor

AmeriCorps
Jackson, MS
05.1997 - 05.1998
  • Leveraged program curriculum and materials to plan and implement enrichment activities that aligned with program goals.
  • Served as positive role model for children in program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy.
  • Monitored and evaluated programs, services and activities to support child safety and program quality.

Created environment that facilitated achievement of development outcomes and promoted and stimulated daily learning.

  • Led group of 5 children in instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Belhaven College, Jackson, MS
05.2003

A.A.S - Medical Office Technology

Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS
05.2000

Home Professional Medical Billing and Coding - Medical Billing And Coding

At-Home Professions, Fort Collins, CO
05.2000

Skills

  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Strong Telephone Etiquette
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Data Capture

Completion of At- Home Professional Medical Billing and Coding May 2000

This was an at-home professional medical billing and coding class taken at my own leisure. It allowed me to process medical claims and explanation of benefits (eob). I maintained an A average throughout the class and enjoyed learning.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Virtual Customer Service Representative - Protel Communications
10.2015 - Current
Office Assistant - King’s Auto Sales
05.2011 - 05.2012
Patient Representative - GI Associates
05.2010 - 03.2013
Claims Specialist I - Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2006 - 08.2008
Training Coach - Saks Incorporated
05.2004 - 03.2006
Receptionist - Jackson Hinds Comp
02.2003 - 04.2004
Unit Secretary - St. Dominic Hospital
05.2000 - 01.2002
Program Instructor - AmeriCorps
05.1997 - 05.1998
Belhaven College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Hinds Community College - A.A.S, Medical Office Technology
At-Home Professions - Home Professional Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing And Coding
Karla R. Ephfrom