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Kassandra Harwood

Berryville,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Support Specialist

Marathon Health
04.2021 - 04.2024

Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.

  • Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for 5 providers in a health center medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

Apprentice Funeral Director

Nelson Funeral Service
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Assisted families in making funeral arrangements by carefully explaining various service options and providing compassionate support.
  • Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
  • Drafted and published 5-10 obituaries per week on behalf of families served.
  • Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.

Medical Office Receptionist

The Family Doctor of Berryville
12.2011 - 05.2016
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Answered an average of 40 telephone calls per day to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR
06.2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Computer skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Payment collection and processing
  • Patient registration
  • Insurance verification
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medical records management
  • EMR software
  • Multi-line telephone management
  • Adaptable and flexible

Timeline

Practice Support Specialist

Marathon Health
04.2021 - 04.2024

Apprentice Funeral Director

Nelson Funeral Service
10.2017 - 06.2019

Medical Office Receptionist

The Family Doctor of Berryville
12.2011 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - General Studies

North Arkansas College