Dedicated Customer Service professional with 35 years of experience and proven multitasking abilities. Brings polished communication skills and excellent organizational skills and talent for overcoming customer objections. Self-motivated and true team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Abbvie
North Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Provided primary patient support to internal and external customers.
Maintained patient satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing patient needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to patients, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to patient requests for products, services and company information.
Answered patient telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of patient calls with minimal wait times.
Crossed trained in Mayvret Support
Cashier
Bp Gas Station
Kenosha, WI
04.2017 - 08.2021
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Patient Registration Specialist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Racine, WI
11.2010 - 07.2016
Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.
Distributed informational materials, necessary forms and hospital procedures to patients.
Accurately inputted patient and insurance information into company's computer system using [Software].
Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility and verifying insurance benefits.
Identified non-participating and out-of-network insurance plans and worked with patients and providers to address situations.
Visited patients' rooms to collect insurance and financial information required for registrations.
Took reservations from physicians and office staff to coordinate bed placements for scheduled and unscheduled patients.
Trained new incoming employees
Patient Registration Associate
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
Gurnee, IL
03.2006 - 09.2010
Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.
Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility and verifying insurance benefits.
Identified non-participating and out-of-network insurance plans and worked with patients and providers to address situations.
Assembled and disassembled patient charts based on specific departmental policies.
Collected, organized and entered patient data into medical systems.
Answered all calls for scheduling appointments and deliveries
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant Community High School
Fox Lake, IL
06.1990
Skills
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Data Entry and Maintenance
Customer Retention Strategies
Creative Problem Solving Understanding Customer Needs
De-escalation Caller Complaints
Responding to Difficult Customers
Multitasking and Prioritization Efficient and Detail-Oriented
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