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Sarah Kaj

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Customer Care Coordinator at Raymour & Flanigan with expertise in conflict resolution and customer service. Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction ratings through effective problem-solving and first-call resolutions. Proficient in patient scheduling and medical record management, showcasing adaptability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Coordinator

Raymour & Flanigan
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations for handling customer personal data.
  • Achieved high satisfaction scores through effective resolution of first-call issues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Staten Island, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Recorded medical history for all patients.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Premier Internal Medicine
Staten Island, NY
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for every patient seen between each shift.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.

Store Manager

CardSmart
Nanuet, NY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Store Associate

CardSmart
Staten Island, NY
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
  • Greeted customers upon entrance and handled cash and credit transactions.
  • Helped customers select products best fitting personal needs.
  • Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.

Store Associate

Kohls Department Store
Staten Island, NY
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
  • Responded to customer questions about products and services.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
  • Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and bagging merchandise.
  • Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.

Education

Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
04.2020

High School Diploma -

Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
Staten Island, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Eagerness to learn
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Time management
  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical record updates
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • Student Council Representative (2016-2018) - Member, Alumni Association
  • Audio Visual Squad (2015-2018) - Member, Alumni Association
  • Peer Mediation (2012-2018) - Member, Alumni Association

Education and Training

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Timeline

Customer Care Coordinator

Raymour & Flanigan
06.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
01.2022 - 09.2022

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Premier Internal Medicine
05.2021 - 11.2021

Store Manager

CardSmart
08.2020 - 05.2021

Store Associate

Kohls Department Store
06.2018 - 10.2019

Store Associate

CardSmart
04.2018 - 05.2021

Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

High School Diploma -

Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School