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Lorena Castaneda

Midlothian,TX

Summary

Dynamic Front Desk Coordinator with extensive experience at Total Eye Care, excelling in administrative support and customer service management. Proven ability to optimize claims processes and enhance patient satisfaction through effective problem-solving and time management. Skilled in utilizing software for efficient scheduling and maintaining organized filing systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Coordinator/ Billing

Total Eye Care
Duncanville, TX
08.2023 - Current

• Managed front desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing inquiries to appropriate staff members

• Scheduled appointments and meetings for executives and staff members using an online calendar system

• Assisted with the preparation of meeting materials such as agendas, presentations, and reports

• Created and maintained electronic filing systems to ensure easy access to important documents

• Trained new administrative assistants on front desk procedures leading to improved consistency across shifts

• Assisted HR department in organizing interviews by scheduling candidates appointments.

•Manage the financial aspects of patient care, preparing and submitting insurance claims

• Managing patients accounts and ensuring accurate and timely payments for healthcare services

  • Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
  • Settled complex claims fairly by applying critical thinking, negotiation skills, and detailed knowledge of insurance policies.
  • Reviewed outstanding requests and redirected workloads to complete projects on time.

Claims Specialist, Front Desk

North Texas Kidney Disease Associates
Dallas Tx
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize claims handling procedures, resulting in improved productivity.
  • Delivered comprehensive training sessions for new hires on claims handling procedures, policy interpretation basics, negotiation techniques, and other core competencies related to the role of a Claims Specialist.
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Utilized property management software effectively for booking management, reporting, and tracking performance metrics.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.

Call Center Representative

Home Zone Furniture
Midlothian, TX
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, streamlining communication efforts between various departments.
  • Streamlined call flow processes for more efficient response times and increased productivity.
  • Delivered consistent top-notch performance under pressure during peak calling hours or challenging situations.

Education

N/A -

Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Administrative skills
  • Administrative support
  • POS systems
  • End-of-day reporting
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Phone call direction
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Listening skills
  • Conflict management
  • Proficiency in software
  • Time management
  • Customer service management
  • Office administration
  • Scheduling appointments

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Front Desk Coordinator/ Billing

Total Eye Care
08.2023 - Current

Claims Specialist, Front Desk

North Texas Kidney Disease Associates
02.2020 - 06.2023

Call Center Representative

Home Zone Furniture
04.2017 - 12.2019

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Pittsburg High School
Lorena Castaneda