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Michael Zylstra

Caledonia,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with extensive medical services background and strong work ethic. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Well-versed in scheduling and database management functions for streamlined communication and reduced correspondence backlogs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Representative

Spectrum Health Medical Group
2018.03 - Current
  • Schedule complex patient appointments.
  • Upload incoming referrals, ensuring that the correct ICD-10 codes are used and we have all documentation our Providers will need.
  • Review incoming referrals to ensure we have all of the information we would need to schedule the patient.
  • Maintain successful internal and external customer relations.
  • Troubleshoot any problems related to scheduling appointments for new and existing patients.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.


Driver

Uber/Lyft
2017.05 - 2018.03
  • Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Transported passengers safely to their destination.

Patient Services Supervisor

MedData
2016.04 - 2017.05
  • Manage a team of 8-10 Patient Services Representatives.
  • Conduct daily and weekly meetings with my team.
  • Log all meeting interactions with my team members.
  • Conduct yearly reviews regarding employee performance and areas of improvement.
  • Assist Patient Services Representatives and Team Leads with accounts.
  • Take Supervisor calls.
  • Follow up on accounts as needed.

Patient Services Team Lead

MedData
2015.10 - 2016.04
  • Assist Patient Services Representatives with accounts.
  • Answer all patient email inquiries and reply either by email or by phone.
  • Occasionally take supervisor calls if a patient requests a supervisor.

Patient Services Representative

MedData
2014.11 - 2015.10
  • Assist patients and insurance companies with billing inquiries and payments.
  • Update insurance information for billing.
  • Follow HIPAA compliances.
  • Follow up with patients in a timely manner.

Sales Representative

Play It Again Sports
2014.08 - 2014.11
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Assist customers in making purchases.
  • Buy used sports equipment from customers to sell in store.

Insurance Agent

American Income Life Insurance Company
2014.06 - 2014.07
  • Set up in home appointments regarding supplemental life insurance and benefits packages set up by their Union/Association.

Assistant Supervisor

Directions In Research
2013.06 - 2014.06

Run the day-to-day operations of the call center which includes, but not limited to;

  • Supervising all market research specialists on assigned projects.
  • Providing feedback, training, and coaching for specialists on the floor.
  • Promoting compliance with company standard operation procedures.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of employee incentive programs.
  • Counseling specialists regarding their performance and personnel issues.
  • Allocating interviewing resources, adjusting job assignments as needed during a shift, and managing booth assignments and daily attendance for the shift.

Research Specialst

Directions In Research
2011.05 - 2013.06
  • Conduct surveys over the telephone.


Education

No Degree - Web Design

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Database Search and Data Entry Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Punctual and Hardworking
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Billing
  • Resolving Problems
  • Communicating to Patients and Families
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient documentation
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems

Timeline

Patient Services Representative

Spectrum Health Medical Group
2018.03 - Current

Driver

Uber/Lyft
2017.05 - 2018.03

Patient Services Supervisor

MedData
2016.04 - 2017.05

Patient Services Team Lead

MedData
2015.10 - 2016.04

Patient Services Representative

MedData
2014.11 - 2015.10

Sales Representative

Play It Again Sports
2014.08 - 2014.11

Insurance Agent

American Income Life Insurance Company
2014.06 - 2014.07

Assistant Supervisor

Directions In Research
2013.06 - 2014.06

Research Specialst

Directions In Research
2011.05 - 2013.06

No Degree - Web Design

Lansing Community College
Michael Zylstra