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Kelly Ruth Johnson

PAYNESVILLE,Mn

Summary

Dedicated Patient Access Associate at CentraCare Health System, skilled in optimizing patient registration and enhancing customer service. Demonstrated strong empathy and problem-solving abilities, leading to improved patient satisfaction and streamlined admissions. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and claims processing, ensuring confidentiality and regulatory adherence in all interactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Associate

CentraCare Health System
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with registration processes, ensuring accurate information collection.
  • Supported insurance verification efforts to facilitate patient access to services.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and experience.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding services, enhancing patient communication and understanding.
  • Engaged in training sessions for new staff to promote best practices in patient access procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently registering and verifying insurance information, leading to a streamlined admission process.
  • Assisted in maintaining HIPAA compliance by carefully handling sensitive patient information and protecting privacy during interactions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the admissions process.

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Education

High School Diploma -

Blaine Senior High
Blaine, MN
06-1991

Skills

  • Strong empathy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Claims processing
  • Patient registration
  • Payment processing
  • Workflow optimization
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Customer follow-up
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Money handling
  • Patient check-in
  • Registration and admissions

Timeline

Patient Access Associate

CentraCare Health System
08.2021 - Current

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High School Diploma -

Blaine Senior High