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Leslie Howard

Tarentum,PA

Summary

Dynamic Patient Service Representative with extensive experience at UPMC Three Rivers Orthopedic, excelling in patient intake and insurance verification. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Skilled in electronic health records and conflict resolution, ensuring seamless coordination of care and compliance with HIPAA standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Representative

UPMC Three Rivers Orthopedic
Natrona Heights, PA
10.2022 - Current
  • Front Desk & Administration: Greeting patients, managing check-ins/check-outs, scanning documents, and maintaining clean, compliant patient records.
  • Scheduling & Coordination: Booking, rescheduling, and confirming appointments, as well as coordinating patient care with other departments.
  • Insurance & Billing: Verifying insurance eligibility, explaining financial policies, and collecting co-payments or payments for services.
  • Communication & Support: Answering phones, handling inquiries, and acting as a liaison between patients and clinical staff, including serving as a chaperone if needed.Tebra +6

Common Skills and Requirements:

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills for using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Professionalism in communication to foster patient satisfaction.
  • Attention to Detail: Accuracy in updating patient demographics and insurance information.

Front Desk Agent

Marriott
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated guest check-in and check-out procedures to ensure seamless arrivals and departures.
  • Delivered comprehensive information on hotel amenities and local attractions to elevate guest experiences.
  • Oversaw reservation systems to ensure accurate booking confirmations and timely updates of guest preferences.
  • Addressed guest inquiries with urgency, effectively resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction.

Front Desk Receptionist

Marriott
Pittsburgh,Pa
01.2020 - Current
  • Greeted and checked in guests, ensuring a welcoming and efficient arrival experience.
  • Managed reservations using Marriott's property management system to optimize occupancy rates.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries, providing information on hotel services and local attractions.
  • Coordinated housekeeping and maintenance requests to ensure timely resolutions for guest comfort.

Night Auditor

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2015 - 2017
  • Assisted in balancing accounts by reconciling daily transactions, including room charges, taxes, and credit card payments.
  • Produced daily, weekly, and monthly revenue reports, resulting in improved tracking of occupancy and RevPAR metrics.
  • Executed system date rollovers in property management system to ensure accurate daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
05.2004

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Insurance verification

Insurance verifying

Appointment scheduling

Patient confidentiality

Patient intake

Payment collection

Scheduling appointments

Medical terminology

Patient greeting

Eligibility determination

Medical insurance

Office administration

Data entry proficiency

Document filing

Conflict resolution

Reception management

Medical billing

Patient education

Sterilization procedures

Directing callers

System updates

Bookkeeping support

Medicaid

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Interpreting physician orders

Language fluency

Onsite tours

Verbal and written communication

Electronic health records

Phone etiquette

Healthcare industry

Data protection

Workflow optimization

Patient follow-up

Queue management

Appointment confirmation

Medical filing

Typing number wpm

Financial needs determination

Check-in coordination

Clinical data entry

Appointment reminders

Front desk supervision

Routing lab results

Patient interviewing skills

Telehealth support

Recording histories

Patient feedback collection

Patient admitting

Phone and email etiquette

Problem-solving

Insurance billing

Flexible schedule

Multitasking and organization

Patient registration

Money handling

Call screening

Patient check-in

Registration and admissions

Fee collection

Payment processing

Pre-admission requests

Information collection

Team collaboration

Work quality evaluation

Registration management

Financial procedures adherence

Relationship building

Paging systems

Quality assurance

Training coordination

Post-discharge care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling diagnostic procedures

Statistical data management

Referral coordination

System updating

Formularies

Team leadership

Process improvement

Friendly and outgoing

Customer follow-up

Data entry

Policy understanding

Intake assessment

Records maintenance

Medical coding

Punctual and hardworking

Registration and scheduling

Attention to detail

Patient identity verification

Complaint processing

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

UPMC Three Rivers Orthopedic
10.2022 - Current

Front Desk Agent

Marriott
01.2020 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Marriott
01.2020 - Current

Night Auditor

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
01.2015 - 2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Robert Morris University
Leslie Howard