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Kayla Tunstall

Winthrop,MA

Summary

Experienced medical administrative team member with comprehensive knowledge of medical standards, compliance requirements, and operational procedures. Skilled at problem-solving and approaching challenges with a friendly and caring mentality. Excellent communication skills enable effective utilization. Proficient in inventory management, customer service, and inner-office operations, consistently contributing to the smooth functioning of healthcare facilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Intake Specialist (Remote)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintain high volume provider calls.
  • Routed calls to relevant medical and administrative departments.
  • Ensured prior authorization and referral requirements are met.
  • Organized prior authorizations for medical and radiological procedures adhering to appropriate coding standards (ICD-10 and CPT codes).
  • Efficiently navigated complex scenarios to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Assessed sensitive medical documents and managed processing.
  • Adhere to department goals, standards of performance and objectives
  • Provides assistance to physician office staff and patients to access web portal and submit necessary documentation.
  • Facilitate patient admission processes efficiently.
  • Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA requirements.

Member Service Representative (Remote)

Tufts Health Plan
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Delivered clear information to members about company services and products.
  • Demonstrating in-depth understanding of diverse products and materials.
  • Provides information on claims, benefits, pharmacy services, enrollment, and referrals/authorizations.
  • Handled customer disputes and complex situations by maintaining composure.
  • Assisted members in resolving account issues and navigating internal systems.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of inquiries in a structured manner.
  • Executed outreach initiatives to providers and pharmacies about medications.

ED Registrar

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations by using effective problem solving skills.
  • Ensures a positive and productive work space by working independently or as a team in a fact paced environment.
  • Met patients, evaluated intention of visit and referred to appropriate team members.
  • Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
  • Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.

⦁ Accommodates work coverage requests by rotating between the ED, Admitting, Ophthalmology, and ENT departments.

⦁ Handles the integrity of the data in the hospital’s information system with discretion and respect to patient insurance and demographic information.

Sales Associate

Forever 21
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed dressing rooms.
  • Operating cash registers and handling financial transactions.
  • Maintained the appearance of the sales floor and overall cleanliness of the store
  • Provided exceptional customer service by engaging customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Assisted in stocking and inventory.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.

Hostess

Battery Park Lounge
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
  • Took beverage orders and served drinks during peak meal times.
  • Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
  • Performed regular restroom checks to restock supplies and handle minor cleaning.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
  • Maintained an inviting entrance area and greeted all customers in a cheerful manner.

Hostess

Mccormick & Schmick’s
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
  • Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

North Shore Community College
Lynn, MA
05.2016

Skills

  • Medical Charting
  • Time management
  • Team player
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong ability to multitask
  • Works well in fast paced environment
  • Dependability
  • Experience with OpenTable
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with PC and Microsoft Excel
  • Prior knowledge of EPIC systems
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication skills exhibited by efficient and concise documentation
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Problem solving
  • Communication

Timeline

Clinical Intake Specialist (Remote)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
10.2021 - Current

Member Service Representative (Remote)

Tufts Health Plan
06.2020 - 07.2021

ED Registrar

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
10.2018 - 05.2020

Sales Associate

Forever 21
11.2016 - 04.2017

Hostess

Battery Park Lounge
05.2015 - 09.2015

Hostess

Mccormick & Schmick’s
08.2013 - 12.2013

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

North Shore Community College
Kayla Tunstall