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Syed Hussain

Skokie,IL

Summary

Compassionate Patient Services Coordinator known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in patient communication, appointment scheduling, and medical records management. Excel at empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and positive patient experiences.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Coordinator II

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Des Plaines, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate patient check-in and check-out processes while ensuring accurate registration and demographic information.
  • Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, and authorization requirements before appointments.
  • Coordinated scheduling, rescheduling, and confirmation of patient appointments to enhance clinic operations.
  • Collect copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and outstanding patient balances in accordance with office policies.
  • Handled patient questions about appointments, insurance, billing, and registration.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR) while protecting confidential patient information in compliance with HIPAA.

Communicate effectively with physicians, medical assistants, clinical staff, and other departments to support coordinated patient care.

  • Review patient information for accuracy and completeness to minimize registration errors and billing discrepancies.
  • Process referrals and coordinate appointment requirements for specialty consultations and follow-up visits.
  • Provided professional, compassionate customer service to effectively resolve patient concerns and uphold high levels of patient satisfaction.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Forum Pharmacy Extended Care Services
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and dispensed medications ensuring patient safety and accuracy under pharmacist supervision
  • Maintained accurate inventory and patient records to support efficient pharmacy operations
  • Maintain accurate inventory and patient records
  • Provided medication-related support to long-term care facilities, enhancing patient care and compliance
  • Compounded medications accurately under supervision of a licensed pharmacist with guidance from a licensed pharmacist.

Medical Scribe

UW Health
Madison, WI
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Accurately documented clinical encounters in real-time alongside physicians
  • Charted patient histories, physical exams, and assessments to support accurate clinical documentation
  • Captured patient histories, review of systems, and physical exam findings.
  • Recorded patient histories, review of systems, and physical exam findings to facilitate effective physician decision-making
  • Ensured proper completion of medical records to streamline patient care
  • Ensured accuracy of medical terminology and adherence to charting standards across UW Health records
  • Communicated with physicians to clarify notes, orders, and missing information.
  • Monitored provider workflow and organized documentation during busy clinic sessions.
  • Accompanied clinicians throughout shifts in fast-paced environments to assist with patient care. throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
  • Prepared charts for upcoming appointments by retrieving relevant medical history from previous visits.

Manager

Amazon.com
Morton Grove, IL
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Led safety initiatives and coached staff to work safely
  • Recorded labor hours for accurate payroll processing
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Trained associates and ensured SOP compliance
  • Participated in Operational Excellence and continuous improvement projects
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Delegated tasks to staff while setting clear priorities and goals to align team efforts.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Tracked and reported ATS and labor hours to ensure accurate labor management.
  • Reviewed employee performance, providing feedback and coaching to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Provided vacation coverage for Area Managers

FC Associate I

Amazon.com
Morton Grove, IL
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Trained new hires and ensured efficient team workflow
  • Trained new hires to enhance team workflow and integration
  • Inspected packages for Amazon quality standards and shipment readiness.
  • Updated supervisors on operational issues, equipment needs, and staffing gaps to facilitate timely resolutions
  • Updated supervisors on Amazon operational issues, equipment needs, and staffing gaps.
  • Monitored inventory accuracy with handheld scanners to maintain product availability

Education

Bachelors degree - Biology

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Associates degree -

Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL

High School Diploma -

Niles West High School
Skokie, IL

Skills

  • Clinical coordination
  • Healthcare compliance
  • HIPAA privacy
  • Medical terminology
  • Payment processing
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Flexible availability

Certification

  • Pharmacy Technician License (March 2023 March 2027)
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification (August 2023 August 2028)

Timeline

Patient Services Coordinator II

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
09.2025 - Current

Medical Scribe

UW Health
02.2024 - 04.2025

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Forum Pharmacy Extended Care Services
07.2023 - Current

Manager

Amazon.com
11.2020 - 07.2023

FC Associate I

Amazon.com
07.2017 - 11.2020

Bachelors degree - Biology

Loyola University Chicago

Associates degree -

Oakton Community College

High School Diploma -

Niles West High School
Syed Hussain