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Laura Dodd

Shakopee,MN

Summary

Dynamic Patient Services Coordinator with extensive experience at Trinity Health, excelling in healthcare administration and patient communication. Proven ability to streamline appointment processes, enhancing patient satisfaction. Proficient in electronic health records management and adept at resolving complex patient inquiries with empathy and professionalism. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering exceptional service.

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Services Representative

Allina Health
10.2025 - 01.2026
  • Patient Check-in and Registration: Greeted patients, collected necessary information (demographics, insurance, etc.), and registered them for appointments or procedures, ensuring accurate and efficient patient flow.
  • Patient Communication: Answered patient phone calls, addressed patient concerns, and provided information about medical services, enhancing patient satisfaction and engagement.
  • Appointment Scheduling: Scheduled patient appointments, placed appointment reminder calls, and informed patients about delays or wait times.
  • Insurance Verification and Billing: Verified insurance eligibility, processed co-payments, and assisted with billing inquiries to facilitate seamless patient transactions.
  • Record Keeping:Maintain and update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Administrative Tasks:File paperwork, manage patient accounts, and assist with other administrative duties.

Customer Service Representative

Southwest Eye Care
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Built rapport with customers through active listening, empathy, and personalized interactions
  • Resolved complex customer complaints by investigating the root cause of the issue and implementing appropriate solutions
  • Maintained a positive attitude and professionalism while addressing challenging customer interactions
  • Developed strong time management skills by efficiently prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely follow-up with customers
  • Adapted quickly to new software systems and tools, enhancing overall customer service operations

Patient Services Coordinator

Trinity Health
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Streamlined appointment processes, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up communications, improving service delivery and patient engagement.
  • Provided patients with after-visit summaries and scheduled next appointments, ensuring continuous care and supporting treatment adherence.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve patient inquiries and concerns efficiently.
  • Responded effectively to challenging situations involving distressed or dissatisfied patients while maintaining a calm demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and patient interaction best practices.
  • Managed electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Managed sensitive patient data with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and confidentiality at all times.
  • Developed patient information materials, enhancing comprehension of available services and promoting informed decision-making.

Office Manager

North Iowa Coop
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Administrative Assistant

The Andersons Inc
09.2015 - 09.2020
  • Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for senior executives.
  • Organized company events, meetings, and travel arrangements efficiently.
  • Answered multi-line phones, maintained files, greeted customers, handled purchasing, processed timekeeping/payroll, sorted incoming mail, ordered office supplies, and performed janitorial duties to support office functionality.
  • Maintained filing systems and electronic records for easy access.
  • Managed and distributed information to facilitate smooth office operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
Plymouth, MN
06-1990

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Filing and record keeping
  • Computer literacy and skills
  • Front desk operations
  • Microsoft Teams and Outlook
  • Phone answering etiquette
  • Appointment scheduling management
  • Clerical experience and time management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Complaint handling strategies

Certification

Driver's License

Languages

English
Professional

Languages

English, Expert

Education

  • USA,Chanhassen,10 2025,8 2025,Southwest Eye Care,Customer Service Representative
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Built rapport with customers through active listening, empathy, and personalized interactions
  • Resolved complex customer complaints by investigating the root cause of the issue and implementing appropriate solutions
  • Developed strong time management skills by efficiently prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely follow-up with customers
  • Maintained a positive attitude and professional demeanor even when faced with challenging or difficult customers
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software systems or tools introduced to enhance customer service operations
  • Patient Services Representative
  • Allina Health
  • 10 2025
  • Current
  • Shakopee
  • USA
  • Patient Check-in and Registration:Greet patients, collect necessary information (demographics, insurance, etc.), and register them for appointments or procedures.
  • Appointment Scheduling:Schedule appointments, offer reminder calls, and inform patients about delays or wait times.
  • Insurance Verification and Billing:Verify insurance eligibility, process co-payments, and assist with billing inquiries.
  • Patient Communication:Answer phone calls, address patient concerns, and provide information about medical services.
  • Record Keeping:Maintain and update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Administrative Tasks:File paperwork, manage patient accounts, and assist with other administrative duties.
  • Patient Services Coordinator
  • Trinity Health
  • 8 2023
  • 6 2025
  • Mason City
  • USA
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up communications to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Developed patient information materials to improve understanding of services offered.
  • Streamlined appointment processes, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and patient interaction best practices.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve patient inquiries and concerns efficiently.
  • Responded effectively to challenging situations involving distressed or dissatisfied patients while maintaining a calm demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Managed sensitive patient data with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and confidentiality at all times.
  • Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan.
  • Administrative Assistant
  • The Andersons Inc
  • 9 2015
  • 8 2020
  • Manly
  • USA
  • Managing and distributing information within an office setting.
  • Primary duties include answering multi line phones, maintaining files, greeting customers, purchasing, timekeeping/payroll, opening and sorting incoming mail, ordering office supplies and janitorial duties.
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Express Temps/Wess Inc
  • 4 2015
  • 7 2015
  • Mason City
  • USA
  • Answering phones, assisting with billing, entering daily Truck Drivers log and time sheets.
  • Filing, copying, data entry, running company errands and janitorial.
  • Skills Used: typing, data entry, multi-line phone systems, copy/fax/scanner computer.
  • Customer Service Representative
  • United LP - North Iowa Coop
  • 6 2010
  • 12 2013
  • Mason City
  • USA
  • Accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, LP sales, multi line phones, data entry, fill propane tanks, clean, customer service and office management.
  • Developed training materials for ongoing employee skill enhancement.
  • Managed escalated issues, facilitating effective resolution strategies.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Services Representative

Allina Health
10.2025 - 01.2026

Customer Service Representative

Southwest Eye Care
08.2025 - 10.2025

Patient Services Coordinator

Trinity Health
08.2023 - 07.2025

Office Manager

North Iowa Coop
08.2020 - 05.2023

Administrative Assistant

The Andersons Inc
09.2015 - 09.2020

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

North Hennepin Community College

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
Laura Dodd
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