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STEPHANIE BARBER

South Glens Falls

Summary

Diligent Business Assistant with solid background in business support and administrative functions. Proven track record in streamlining office operations and supporting executives through efficient scheduling and communication. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Assistant

Heartland Dental
09.1999 - Current
  • Provides excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
  • Handles sensitive situations professionally such as discussing treatment costs or past-due account balances with patients to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
  • Help patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by efficiently managing appointment scheduling and confirmations.
  • Prepare insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Facilitate clear communication between dentists, dental assistants, and patients to ensure optimal care coordination.
  • Adhere to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Manage patient billing processes for timely, accurate payments.
  • Handle patient complaints quickly and professionally to restore patient confidence and prevent loss of clientele.
  • Expedite appointment scheduling through effective utilization of office management software systems.
  • Streamline patient check-in and check-out processes, minimizing delays and enhancing overall experience.
  • Reduce no-show rates through timely and effective appointment reminders and confirmations.
  • Greet and interact with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Obtain payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Schedules patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Perform various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Process medical insurance claims and payments.

LPN

Four Winds
01.1998 - 09.1999
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Provide a safe and therapeutic environment, while interacting as a team with RN's, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Mental Health Workers
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing

Russell Sage College
01.1996

Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts

Suny Adirondack
01.1993

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Time management abilities
  • Client relationship building

Timeline

Business Assistant

Heartland Dental
09.1999 - Current

LPN

Four Winds
01.1998 - 09.1999

Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts

Suny Adirondack

Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing

Russell Sage College