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Katherine Shepherd

Palatka,FL

Summary

Seasoned Call Center Manager with a proven track record at Eye South Partners, adept in benefits analysis and healthcare regulations. Excelled in enhancing patient service through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Skilled in EMR systems and Microsoft Office, I successfully led a team to improve operational efficiency by 30%, showcasing strong multitasking and relationship-building capabilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Center Manager

Eye South Partners
10.2022 - Current

Per request from PA have completed Benefits Verification for Surgery patients for the past year and documented charts Including authorizations when needed and Medical Record Reviews for Bleph patients. Also verifying patients insurance elg week of surgery for any changes

Used Availity Waystar and other insurance Portals to verify insurance benefits

Managed three Call Center Representatives.

Maintained clinic schedules



Call Center Representative

Eye Center of St Augustine
01.2019 - 10.2022

Answered phone in a timely manner.

Made appointments as requested

Entered insurance in chart and verified it was active

Completed Medical Records Requests using EMR system.

Rescheduled patients as necessary

Scanned documents in charts


Patient Service Representative

Valley Health WMH Pediatrics
03.2017 - 12.2018

Medical Receptionist in Pediatrics Medical Office

Greet patients /parents upon arrival in office

Register patients and ensure all necessary paperwork is accurately completed.

Ensure patient and parent information is accurate including but not limited to insurance information and demographic information.

Contact insurance companies as needed to verify insurance eligibility.

Ensure return appointments are scheduled and all necessary paperwork given to parents upon completing visit.

Skills

  • Detail Orientation
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Policy interpretation
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Proficient in Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Benefits Analysis
  • Documentation Expertise
  • Multitasking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of EMR System
  • Experience with verifying insurance by Websites

Timeline

Call Center Manager

Eye South Partners
10.2022 - Current

Call Center Representative

Eye Center of St Augustine
01.2019 - 10.2022

Patient Service Representative

Valley Health WMH Pediatrics
03.2017 - 12.2018
Katherine Shepherd