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Monica Williams-James

Slidell ,LA

Summary

Seeking a challenging position within a medical or business environment utilizing extensive administrative experience and training and a desire to contribute to a dynamic organization. SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS Strong Office Administration Skills Associate of Science Degree in Business Direct Patient Assistance & Care Taking Vital Signs & Administering Medication Assisting with Minor Procedures Verification of Insurance Benefits Medical Office Procedures & Filing Scheduling & Confirming Patient Appointments Resolving Patient Concerns & Issues Advanced Customer / Patient Relations Skills Consistently recognized by staff, clients, sales team, physicians, and senior management for excellent customer interaction, work ethic, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and ability to work well independently or as part of a team while developing productive relationships.

Resourceful CSR Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in conflict resolution, team leadership, and customer satisfaction monitoring. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and positive customer experiences.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

CSR Supervisor

Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
New Orleans, LA
08.2018 - Current
  • Trained new employees on departmental processes, protocols, and procedures.
  • Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify trends in customer service needs, issues, complaints.
  • Identified areas for improvement in the customer service process flow.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the Customer Service team by encouraging feedback from both customers and team members alike.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss CSR performance issues.

Revenue Cycle Representative III

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2008 - Current
  • Currently serve within the Authorization Department with a variety of pre-service duties, including verification of insurance benefits, review of procedures to be performed, obtaining authorization as required, receiving verbal clinical approvals, researching patient refund requests, and coordinating with hospital accounting
  • Accountable for coding procedures, running daily reports at close of day, informing patients of pending case approvals and denials, communicating with physicians’ offices, faxing clinicals, analyzing patient account billings and claims filings for accuracy, processing adjustments, and bringing patient account balances to a current and collectable status.

Boutique Owner / Manager

GLAMMA GIRLZ BOUTIQUE
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Established and operated a successful women’s clothing and accessories boutique on Reed Boulevard, providing a full line of women’s apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories for retail sales
  • Responsible for designing floor layout, buildout, interior store design, created in-store displays, analyzed sales, prepared reports, and maintained successful communications with customers, bankers, distributors, and vendors
  • Additional duties included coordination of store inventory, merchandising, staff supervision and motivation, advertising and marketing, special events and promotions, overseeing of bookkeeping, financial reporting, and daily store activities.

Pre-Certification Clerk

LSU HEALTHCARE NETWORK
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Verified insurance benefits for patient’s office visits
  • Obtained authorization for Physician office visits and Drug Administration
  • Coordinated billing and scheduled appointments.

Sales Associate

STEINMART CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1997 - 01.2004
  • Served within the Customer Service Department with responsibility for remedying customer conflicts
  • Provided customer service and assistance in returning purchases or resolving merchandise problems, operating a cash register with cash, credit card, exchange, and return transactions.

Medical Assistant

DR. RICHARD L. LEVINE
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2005
  • Posted payments and adjustments, answered billing questions for patients, verified insurance benefits for patients, maintained inventory of supplies, coordinated as needed with medical and pharmaceutical sales representatives, and prepared various reports as needed
  • Recorded vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure, notified patients of test results, and spun urine and blood samples
  • Additionally functioned as an assistant manager when supervisor was absent
  • Duties also included both front and back office responsibilities, assisting physicians in exam rooms, conducting physicals and histories, coding and entering charges, processing insurance claims, filing claims to Workers’ Compensation and Managed Care payors, and researching statements for patients.

Admit Registrar

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1999
  • Admitted all patients to emergency room and hospital floors
  • Registered patients for various laboratories, such as those studying sleep patterns
  • Conducted pre-certification for patients enrolled in Medicare and private insurances
  • Registered and released remains of deceased patients.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree - Business

ELAINE P. NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chalmette, LA
01.2010

Undergraduate Studies - General Studies

PALO ALTO COLLEGE
San Antonia, Texas
01.2005

High School Diploma -

ALCEE FORTIER S. HIGH SCHOOL
New Orleans, LA
01.1997

Continuing Education - Certified in Child Care I

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
New Orleans, LA
01.1997

Continuing Education - Certified in Business Administration & Child Care I

LOUISIANA REGIONAL TECH
New Orleans, LA
01.1996

Skills

  • Strong Office Administration Skills
  • Direct Patient Assistance & Care
  • Taking Vital Signs & Administering Medication
  • Assisting with Minor Procedures
  • Verification of Insurance Benefits
  • Medical Office Procedures & Filing
  • Scheduling & Confirming Patient Appointments
  • Resolving Patient Concerns & Issues
  • Advanced Customer / Patient Relations Skills
  • Proficient with EPIC, Passport Onsesource, Allscripts, WebMD,, Delair, Hero, Bizflow, Advantix, IDX, A2K, Mainframe, FHS, and Third Millenium software programs, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Call Center Operations
  • Sales Support
  • Work Prioritization
  • Leading Team Meetings
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • New Hire Training

Timeline

CSR Supervisor

Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
08.2018 - Current

Revenue Cycle Representative III

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - Current

Boutique Owner / Manager

GLAMMA GIRLZ BOUTIQUE
01.2007 - 01.2009

Medical Assistant

DR. RICHARD L. LEVINE
01.2005

Pre-Certification Clerk

LSU HEALTHCARE NETWORK
01.2000 - 01.2005

Admit Registrar

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.1999

Sales Associate

STEINMART CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
01.1997 - 01.2004

Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree - Business

ELAINE P. NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Undergraduate Studies - General Studies

PALO ALTO COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

ALCEE FORTIER S. HIGH SCHOOL

Continuing Education - Certified in Child Care I

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

Continuing Education - Certified in Business Administration & Child Care I

LOUISIANA REGIONAL TECH

Monica Williams-James