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Work History
Education
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Shelia Ray

Tyler ,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Referral Coordinator at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, excelling in patient scheduling and accurate documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous follow-up coordination and strong organizational skills, ensuring seamless transitions between healthcare providers while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Referral Coordinator

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2019
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing a high volume of referrals while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in referral documentation, ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare providers.
  • Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.

Buyer/Material Mgmt

Good Shepherd Medical Complex
03.1995 - 05.2004
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.

Customer Service Representative

Imex Veterniary
04.2005 - 06.2007

Spoke with Veterniary Clinics, taking their orders for the surgery items needed from the inventory we manufactured.

Maintained inventory.

Packaged products for shipping.

  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.

Education

Radiology

Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX

Decided that I would be better at clerical than clinical. Dropped out end of 1st semester of sophomore year.

Hallsville ISD, Hallsville, TX
05.1972

Skills

  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Follow-up coordination
  • Pre-authorizations
  • Insurance verification
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Notetaking and documentation
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Accurate documentation

Timeline

Referral Coordinator - Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2019
Customer Service Representative - Imex Veterniary
04.2005 - 06.2007
Buyer/Material Mgmt - Good Shepherd Medical Complex
03.1995 - 05.2004
Tyler Junior College - , Radiology
Hallsville ISD - ,
Shelia Ray