PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

LYRA CARR

Christus Health
Portland,Tx
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Compassionate professional with a strong background in customer service and patient support. Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance service delivery. Effectively manages multiple responsibilities while ensuring professionalism and accuracy. Committed to embracing challenges and making a positive impact on the workplace and those served.

Work History

MEDICAL CLERK

Herrman and Herrman
  • Collected patient data and documentation from paper sources and electronic health record formats to prepare complete new patient charts.
  • Distributed and monitored medical charts across hospital departments to maintain organized record flow.
  • Reviewed and confirmed completion of release-of-information paperwork before medical record release to patients and third-party requesters under proper authorization.
  • Implemented records security measures for medical records by maintaining confidentiality and ensuring adherence to Privacy Act and HIPAA provisions.
  • Oversaw accurate, confidential patient record upkeep while ensuring adherence to HIPAA requirements.
  • Maintained standardized formatting and correct record order for medical records to ensure completeness and data integrity.
  • Used customer service skills to address patient and staff needs by maintaining courteous, prompt, compassionate interaction.
  • Managed appointment booking for clients and confirmed transportation and arrival readiness.
  • Received incoming calls and documented messages for attorney with accurate details.
  • Coordinated insurer claim submission process by compiling complete claim documentation and negotiating settlement terms for clients.
  • Provided daily assistance to attorney across scheduling, document handling, and workflow coordination.

PSR (PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE)

Wellmed | 2016 - 2019
  • Assisted team members and managers with day-to-day task completion to sustain team productivity and support on-time project milestone delivery.
  • Managed workspace organization by maintaining clutter-free, orderly work area.
  • Managed daily tasks end-to-end consistently by proactively identifying opportunities to go beyond requirements and align work with business targets.
  • Executed work in alignment with established guidelines and procedures to support standardized workflows.
  • Prepared and submitted required paperwork on schedule within anticipated timeframes.
  • Coordinated scheduled downtime tasks to sustain service operations and ensure continuity during maintenance windows.
  • Coordinated onboarding of new tasks and assignments, enabling smoother task transitions and shared workload coverage for staff members.
  • Coordinated communication and collaboration practices with coworkers and management to maintain effective teamwork.
  • Responded to incoming calls promptly, ensuring accurate call routing and timely assistance.
  • Confirmed availability, created appointment entries, and maintained upcoming appointment schedules.
  • Managed laboratory appointment scheduling, including time slot coordination and confirmation.
  • Handled incoming medical record requests and ensured accurate record preparation and delivery.
  • Coordinated legal medical records request intake, retrieval, and processing workflows.
  • Oversaw end-to-end patient communication during visits, ensuring timely support and guidance from arrival to discharge.
  • Planned appointment schedules and processed visit change requests in electronic health record systems to maintain up-to-date patient records.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and maintained current demographic information to ensure accurate patient registration.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated visit changes using electronic health record systems.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and updated demographic information for accurate patient registration.
  • Answered inbound calls, resolved routine inquiries, and routed complex concerns to appropriate staff.

Senior Patient Service Representative

6 Years 1 Month
Christus Health | 09.2020 - Current

Senior Patient Representative

  • Coordinated patient scheduling and verified insurance coverage, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of patient services.
  • Managed Referral Department, overseeing referrals to facilitate timely coordination of patient care.
  • Assistsed with daily accounting reports and manage multiple work queues while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
  • Provide compassonate patient support by connecting individuals with community resources, including food banks, housing assistance, and transportation services.
  • Recognize for outstanding patient care, professionalism, and dedication with the Compassion Award and Excellence Award for three consecutive years.
  • Organize and coordinate donation efforts to support elderly individuals and families within the community.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills while supporting patients, coworkers, and departmental operations.

BILLING CLERK

10 Years 5 Months
Medical Arts Clinic | 01.2009 - 06.2019
  • Evaluated customer payment situations and arranged payment plans to prevent arrears and late charges.
  • Investigated billing and statement discrepancies, provided account clarification, and performed monthly account reconciliations.
  • Assessed customer billing inquiries from customer service representatives to validate billing details and identify required follow-up actions.
  • Investigated billing discrepancies and revised billing records to ensure accurate billing data.
  • Conducted customer conversations to explain rates, and outline required procedures.
  • Monitored customer record details and account information within computerized accounting systems for ongoing reconciliation.
  • Tracked insurance claim statuses end-to-end and coordinated escalations through designated channels to maintain progress.
  • Processed workers’ compensation cases, coordinating required information and updates throughout the claims workflow.
  • Processed patient charges, prepared insurance claims, and recorded payment postings with precise billing system updates.
  • Processed patient charges, insurance claims, and payment postings with accurate billing system updates.
  • Reviewed account details to resolve discrepancies, deny claims, and missing information before submission.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and benefits to support correct coding and reimbursement workflows.
  • Generated invoices, statements, and account records while maintaining organized billing documentation.

Education

High School Diploma

Gregory Portland Highschool | Portland, Tx | 05.1997

CSA - Medical Social Work

Walden University | Minneapolis, MN

Skills

Referral management
Healthcare coordination
Patient communication
Appointment scheduling
Claims processing
Patient billing management
Data protection
Compliance
Quality assurance
Insurance claim management
Records auditing
Proficient in software use
Terminology expertise
Team collaboration
Team development
Communication skills
Customer support
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making
Relationship building
Family resources
Organizational skills
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Ethical conduct adherence
Terminology proficiency
EHR management
HIPAA compliance

Accomplishments

    Recognized for outstanding performance, dedication, and exceptional patient care, earning the Compassion Award and the Excellence Award for three consecutive years.

Certification

•CSA ( certified Senior Citizen Advisor )

•Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist Certificate

•Humility and Respect in Healthcare Certificate

Timeline

Senior Patient Service Representative

Christus Health
09.2020 - CurrentRead More

BILLING CLERK

Medical Arts Clinic
01.2009 - 06.2019Read More

MEDICAL CLERK

Herrman and Herrman
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PSR (PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE)

Wellmed
2016 - 2019Read More

Gregory Portland Highschool

High School Diploma
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Walden University

CSA from Medical Social Work
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LYRA CARR