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Lara Leatz

Greenwood,MO

Summary

Highly motivated and hardworking professional with strong organizational and communication skills. Extensive background with customer service and with students K-12. Proficient in de-escalating any issues that arise. Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with proven accuracy.

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Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Bus Driver

LSR7 School District
02.2020 - Current

Drive bus to safely transport students, K-12, with proven positive results in dealing with difficult or disruptive passengers. Student Management, as well as a member of the department Site Team and new hire Mentor.

Patient Financial Counselor

Lee's Summit Medical Center
02.2003 - 03.2019
  • Increased patient confidence in the billing process by providing clear explanations of insurance benefits and coverage limitations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively explaining financial options and answering billing inquiries.
  • Negotiated payment plans with patients, maintaining a high rate of successful payments.
  • Provided compassionate assistance to financially challenged patients, identifying potential sources of funding or discounts when applicable.
  • Contributed to departmental goals by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics.
  • Resolved customer complaints.
  • Served as hospital Cashier ensuring daily balancing and deposits.

Payroll & Senior Accounting Clerk

Kansas City Hospice
01.2000 - 02.2003
  • Handled Accounts Payable and Receivable and prepared bi-weekly payroll for 300 employees.
  • Provided monthly training on payroll procedures and expense reimbursement for new employees.]
  • Maintained spreadsheets on salaries and productive/non-productive hours.
  • Processed AP payments to vendors.

Office Coordinator

Park Lane Medical Center/Rehab Services Department
06.1994 - 10.1999
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity for PT, OT, and Speech Therapies.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Currently Have 50 Credit Hours Towards AA.

Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MO

Skills

  • Exceptional Customer Service/Receptionist skills
  • Diversity
  • Commercial Drivers License CDL
  • Microsoft Office and all standard office equipment
  • New Hire Training
  • Complaint and Conflict Resolution
  • Payment Collection
  • HIPAA
  • Excellent Time Management and problem solving
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills

Timeline

Transportation Bus Driver

LSR7 School District
02.2020 - Current

Patient Financial Counselor

Lee's Summit Medical Center
02.2003 - 03.2019

Payroll & Senior Accounting Clerk

Kansas City Hospice
01.2000 - 02.2003

Office Coordinator

Park Lane Medical Center/Rehab Services Department
06.1994 - 10.1999

Associate of Arts - Currently Have 50 Credit Hours Towards AA.

Longview Community College
Lara Leatz