Summary
Work History
Education
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Katie Kirkpatrick

Youngsville,LA

Summary

At Pediatric Group of Acadiana, excelled as a Medical Receptionist by enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining front desk operations. Leveraged expertise in medical terminology and exceptional customer service to foster trust and efficiency. Achieved a significant reduction in no-shows through proactive reminder calls, demonstrating strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Work History

Medical Receptionist

Pediatric Group of Acadiana
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering loyalty and trust in the practice''s services.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team initiatives.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Reduced no-shows by implementing appointment reminder system through phone calls or text messages.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, medical staff, and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of care.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by answering inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
  • Supported positive patient experience by offering assistance with filling out health forms.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing

Education

Dental Assistant

Acadiana Area Career College
Lafayette. LA
2004

Skills

  • Front desk operations
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient scheduling
  • Office administration
  • Patient registration
  • Microsoft office
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance verification
  • Payment collection
  • Reminder calls
  • Patient relations
  • Electronic medical records
  • EMR / EHR
  • Workflow optimization
  • Petty cash management
  • Billing support
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer proficiency
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Organization and time management

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

Pediatric Group of Acadiana

Dental Assistant

Acadiana Area Career College
Katie Kirkpatrick