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CustomerServiceRepresentative

Rhonda morrow mcclodden

Ripley,TN

Summary

Patient-oriented Phlebotomist with 8 years’ experience in venipuncture and proven bedside manner. Committed to maintaining highest patient safety standards when collecting variety of samples and specimens. As well as over 20 years' experience in the Medical field as a Medical Assistant. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Xtend Healthcare
Hendersonville, TN
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Phlebotomist

The University of Tennessee Family Practice-Tipton
Covington, TN
01.2010 - 07.2019
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease their fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
  • Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
  • Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Medical Office Assistant

The University of Tennessee Family Practice-Tipton
Covington, TN
08.2000 - 01.2010
  • Assisted with referrals and prepared medical records for patients.
  • Submitted diagnosis and procedure codes for insurance companies.
  • Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients each day.
  • Collected deductibles, balances and copay from patients.
  • Prepared patients’ medical charts and ensured patient filled out paperwork accurately and in full.
  • Ensured patient confidentiality by making sure health information was secured.
  • Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
  • Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
  • Generated invoices, processed payments and prepared deposits and part of financial operations oversight.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Education

    Associate of Science - Medical Office Assistant

    West Tennessee Business College

    Allied Health Science

    Tennessee State University

    Skills

    • Sharps disposal
    • Therapeutic phlebotomy
    • Drawing blood
    • Tracking specimens
    • Data entry
    • HIPAA
    • Biohazard waste disposal
    • Proper storage procedures
    • Sanitation and sterilization
    • Quality control
    • Patient education
    • CPR and BLS certified
    • Strong medical ethic
    • Patient-oriented
    • Infection control standards expert
    • Culturally sensitive
    • Patient and family focused
    • Personal and professional integrity
    • Medical records management
    • Medical software applications
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Understanding of medical laws
    • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
    • Healthcare coding competency
    • Customer service
    • Knowledge of medical terminology
    • Charting

    Affiliations

    Member, Small Business Association (2014 - present)

    Timeline

    Customer Service Representative

    Xtend Healthcare
    01.2021 - 05.2022

    Phlebotomist

    The University of Tennessee Family Practice-Tipton
    01.2010 - 07.2019

    Medical Office Assistant

    The University of Tennessee Family Practice-Tipton
    08.2000 - 01.2010

    Associate of Science - Medical Office Assistant

    West Tennessee Business College

    Allied Health Science

    Tennessee State University
    Rhonda morrow mcclodden