Professional Patient Navigator 4 years of experience working within the medical industry. With over 15 years experience in customer service maintaining customer satisfaction with first call resolution . Well-versed in building productive relationships while resolving complex issues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Navigator
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Participated in regular team meetings, huddles, staff meetings and quality improvement projects to improve patient care.
Consulted with medical staff and ancillary department to eliminate barriers to delivery of care and identified service delivery problems and potential for patient management intervention.
Educated patients on insurance and healthcare plans.
Coached patients on self-advocacy.
Assisted patients in scheduling doctor and healthcare appointments.
Developed care plan based on provider treatment plan, evidence-based chronic care guidelines and patient and family goals for patient.
Offered simple, clear explanations to help patients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Experienced in patient de-escalations
Epic
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing issues head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
First call resolution by taking true ownership of customer needs and issues.
Front End Manager
Rouses Market
01.2018 - 03.2019
Monitored cash drawers in checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.
Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Customer Resolution/De-escalations
Casino Cage Cashier
Treasure Chest Casino
08.2014 - 05.2017
Performed vault, alarm and door duties to facilitate opening and closing of operations.
Reconciled branch reports and general ledger accounts to identify unusual transactions, fraud and accounting errors.
Assigned and distributed workflow to support efficient and effective front line operations.
Balanced staff and vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
Adhered to dual control processes and audited cash drawers to reduce losses due to accounting errors and employee theft.
Answered customer questions and explained policies and procedures to solve problems and assist with complex transactions.
Maintained, organized and stocked teller window areas.
Customer Resolution/De-escalations
Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Processed various cash transactions and answered gaming customer questions.
Counted and recorded assigned funds and made exchanges of funds throughout shift.
Enforced company standard operating procedures, gaming regulations and Title 31 compliance.
Secured casino funds not in use after balancing cash drawer.
Handled money, ticket and chips exchanges for customers.
Counted cash and casino chips to accurately reconcile transaction reports.
Audited money drawers and hand or machine-counted large cash values.
Complied with casino policies and protocols to maintain transaction accuracy, efficiency and security.
Reported and filed paperwork for casino transactions, noted and investigated discrepancies and reported on notable incidents.
Complied with gaming commission rules by verifying players' ages.
Protected cage from unauthorized access and monetary losses by consistently following security protocols.
Patient Sitter
Carney's Home Sitting Service
04.2011 - 12.2011
, Contributed to a positive patient experience through compassionate care and active listening during interactions with patients and their families.
Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
Assisted with non-clinical tasks such as organization,stocking supplies, ensuring a clean welcoming environment for patients.
Established rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being throughout each interaction.
Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
Customer Service Manager
The Home Depot Store
10.2005 - 06.2009
Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring seamless resolution of customer concerns in a timely manner.
Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing average call wait times, significantly improving overall client experience metrics.
Maintained detailed records of interactions with clients, allowing for easy retrieval when needed during follow-up communications or escalations.
Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Pro Services Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement Center
02.2001 - 07.2003
Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability of construction material.
Computed and created purchase orders to expedite customer orders.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Accepted and processed supply order requests from contractors over phone and in store.
Customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Alcee Fortier High School
New Orleans, LA
05.1996
Skills
Patient Health Information Access
Organization and Time Management
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Coordinate Referrals
In/Outbound Calling
Medical Software Use
Epic Systems
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
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