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Katherine Pappas

Middle Island,NY

Summary

Results-driven Billing & Customer Service Representative skilled in billing resolution and customer support. Expert in training teams and promoting collaboration to maintain accurate customer records and streamline invoice processes. Focused on resolving inquiries and enhancing client relationships through attentive service.

Overview

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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing & Customer Service Representative

Best Climate Control Corp.
Ronkonkoma, New York
02.2020 - Current
  • Resolved customer billing inquiries and discrepancies promptly and efficiently.
  • Adjusted bills and processed refunds to resolve customer service and billing complaints swiftly.
  • Updated accounts and ensured accuracy of customer records on a daily basis.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to customer accounts including updating account status and payment information.
  • Generated accurate invoices for customers based on service plans and usage levels, ensuring clarity in billing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve service-related issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Followed established guidelines while handling confidential information related to customer accounts.

Office Manager/Front Office Supervisor

Island Medical Care
Commack, New York
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily office operations and ensured efficient workflow.
  • Coordinated effective communication between medical staff and patients to enhance service delivery.
  • Oversaw scheduling of appointments and maintained organized calendars.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new administrative staff members.
  • Implemented office procedures to streamline patient intake processes and reduce wait times.
  • Maintained accurate records and updated patient information regularly.
  • Developed and enforced office policies to enhance team collaboration.
  • Supervised inventory management of medical supplies and office materials to ensure availability and minimize disruptions.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Performed coding and entry of invoices to maintain financial accuracy. daily invoices with in-house accounting software.

Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Long Island Orthopaedics
New Hyde Park, New York
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Managed appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems effectively.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments while efficiently collecting co-payments.
  • Verified insurance information to ensure accurate patient billing and processing.
  • Greeted patients and visitors warmly to create a welcoming environment.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients to enhance service delivery.
  • Provided customer service to patients by effectively answering questions about treatments and services.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations consistently.

Medical Receptionist

Long Island Eye Surgeons
New Hyde Park, New York
03.2009 - 08.2012
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders efficiently.
  • Handled insurance verification and patient registration processes diligently.
  • Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff effectively.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Addressed patient inquiries and resolved issues, enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Science-Legal

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05-1984

Skills

  • Billing accuracy
  • Invoice generation
  • Invoice processing
  • Customer record management
  • Billing software proficiency
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Problem resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Reiki Master-- Reiki is a Japanese hands on healing technique to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body to promote relaxation, reduce stress to restore physical & emotional well-being.

Timeline

Billing & Customer Service Representative

Best Climate Control Corp.
02.2020 - Current

Office Manager/Front Office Supervisor

Island Medical Care
06.2015 - 03.2020

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Long Island Orthopaedics
08.2012 - 06.2015

Medical Receptionist

Long Island Eye Surgeons
03.2009 - 08.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Science-Legal

Nassau Community College
Katherine Pappas