Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
computer skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Kayla H Knight

Pine Mountain,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Southeast Brain and Spine Surgery, excelling in customer service and referral coordination. Proven ability to manage medical records and appointment scheduling while maintaining a friendly demeanor. Skilled in Microsoft Office and conflict resolution, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist/Insurance Representative/Referral Specialist

Southeast Brain and Spine Surgery
Columbus, GA
11.2022 - Current
  • Engaged customers and provided a high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.
  • Maintained a pleasant and cordial attitude, remaining calm when issues arose.
  • Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies, and answer questions.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and problems to promote great service.
  • Collect copays.
  • Referral specialist putting in the referral and making the appointments.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Provided support and information to patients regarding their referrals.
  • Maintained accurate records of referrals, follow-ups, and outcomes.
  • Coordinated with other departments for the scheduling of appointments related to referrals.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, including referral status and follow-up information.
  • Prepared referral documents containing patient information, diagnosis codes, treatment plans, and provider information.
  • Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
  • Coordinated referrals with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
  • Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation.
  • Contacted patients to arrange payment arrangements for deductible and out-of-pocket liability.
  • Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.

Server

Ezell's of Columbus
Columbus, GA
11.2019 - 01.2023

Take orders and serve food and beverages to customers at the tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals. Take action to correct any problems. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.

Emergency Room Registration Clerk

Warms Springs Medical Center
Warm Springs, GA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.

Hostess/Togo

Wild Wing Cafe
Columbus, GA
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shaw High School
Columbus, GA
05.2020

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA

Skills

  • Menu knowledge
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • High-volume dining
  • Check payment processing
  • Call center experience
  • High-energy attitude
  • In-store support
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Conflict resolution
  • Basic math
  • Customer assistance
  • Payment processing
  • Cash register operation
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Flexible
  • Great customer service
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and SharePoint
  • Verbal communication
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Front desk operations
  • Office equipment operations
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Great with the community and people
  • Policy enforcement
  • Use a copy/fax machine
  • Always friendly, motivated, and positive
  • Referral coordination
  • Medical records management
  • Data entry
  • Appointment scheduling

computer skills

Business and Technology 2016-2020

Microsoft word skills

  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Outlook
  • Office 365

Affiliations

activates 2017- 2020 Captain of the Cheerleading squad and competition cheerleading at Shaw High School

  • Member, Alumni Association
  • Certified: Word document , Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, outlook ,Entrata, and Epic
  • Certified in business and technology for 4 years 2017-2020

Timeline

Receptionist/Insurance Representative/Referral Specialist

Southeast Brain and Spine Surgery
11.2022 - Current

Emergency Room Registration Clerk

Warms Springs Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2022

Server

Ezell's of Columbus
11.2019 - 01.2023

Hostess/Togo

Wild Wing Cafe
11.2018 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Shaw High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbus Technical College
Kayla H Knight