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Kayla Shaw-Coates

Suitland,MD

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with 4+ years in customer service, specializing in front desk and administrative support. Skilled in patient scheduling, insurance verification, and EHR systems, with a strong focus on efficiency, confidentiality, and delivering excellent patient experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Call Center Representative

Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
Washington, DC
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Reduced average call handling time, ensuring prompt service to customers while maintaining quality interactions.
  • Developed rapport with customers through empathetic listening skills, creating positive experiences even during difficult conversations.
  • Streamlined call flow processes for more efficient response times and increased productivity.
  • Improved first-call resolution rates with thorough issue analysis and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to share best practices and improve overall team performance in meeting targets.
  • Mentored new hires as they navigated our systems and protocols, fostering teamwork within the call center.
  • Identified upselling opportunities to increase revenue generation.

Unit Clerk

Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
  • Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
  • Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
  • Obtained and organized medical records for office visits and scheduled labs.
  • Facilitated timely transfer of patients within the facility by coordinating bed assignments and communicating with appropriate departments.
  • Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare

Fortis College
Landover, MD
07-2021

High School Diploma -

Suitland High School
District Heights, MD
06-2018

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Data entry
  • Gathering information
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Call logging
  • Professional phone voice
  • Call center customer service
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Front office management

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Certified Phlebotomist, Certified through NPCE - June 26,2023 - June 6,2026
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Call Center Representative

Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
12.2021 - Current

Unit Clerk

Washington Hospital Center
02.2019 - 12.2021

Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare

Fortis College

High School Diploma -

Suitland High School