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Kathleen Hartzell

Easton,ME

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Receptionist/office Manager

Anderson Gadbois Urologic Associates
08.1997 - Current
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Supported practice growth by promoting available services through marketing materials displayed in the reception area or provided during phone conversations with prospective clients.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.

Radiology Transcriptionist

Warren Hospital
06.1988 - 08.1997
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing inquiries from both internal staff members and external healthcare providers regarding report status or content clarification requests.
  • Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
  • Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
  • Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation using [Software].
  • Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
  • Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Secretarial

Churchman Business School
Easton
07.1989

Skills

  • Patient Registration
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Time Management
  • Data Management
  • Pharmacy Correspondence
  • Patient Interviews
  • Medical Billing
  • Patient Eligibility Requirements
  • Letter preparation
  • Office Coordination
  • Clerical Support
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Medical Coding

Timeline

Medical Receptionist/office Manager

Anderson Gadbois Urologic Associates
08.1997 - Current

Radiology Transcriptionist

Warren Hospital
06.1988 - 08.1997

Associate of Arts - Medical Secretarial

Churchman Business School
Kathleen Hartzell