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Tamera Harwood

Pinckney

Summary

Highly skilled and customer service-focused project manager with strong leadership abilities, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Successfully completed certificates in A3 Problem Solving for Clinical Leaders and LEAN Healthcare courses through Michigan Medicine, demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement in the healthcare industry. Expertise in statement reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring efficient management of financial processes. Dedication to delivering exceptional results and effective team leadership make me a valuable asset in any project management role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Intermediate

Brighton Center for Specialty Care
04.2022 - Current
  • Managing authorization approvals with insurance companies and VA, establishing professional relationships
  • Devised & implemented a patient complaint process to guarantee timely follow through and resolution, improving customer satisfaction ratings we well as turning issues and goals into solutions and service that ensures optimal patient satisfaction
  • Onboarding and training of new clerical team members by detailing policies, procedures, and office guidelines, fostering a supportive relationship between new and existing team members
  • Formulated a workflow process to ensure billing is submitted on schedule increasing current assets
  • Assisting ophthalmology patients with scheduling appointments and procedures, answering benefit and billing questions; providing excellent customer service

Patient Services Associate

Dexter Health Center / Cancer Center
04.2016 - 04.2022
  • Developed & managed improvement projects to enhance patient experience and reduce clerical errors
  • Modified check in / check out and scheduling process to improve patient satisfaction
  • Aided in maintaining the highest patient satisfaction scores in the Family Medicine Department with Michigan Medicine

Teller Supervisor/ Bank Teller

PNC Bank
05.2010 - 04.2016
  • Operations management to support the team with ensuring complete customer satisfaction
  • Analyzed customer survey results to improve processes and training material for team
  • Managed monthly customer satisfaction goals
  • Created an engaged team-based environment with recognition and improved team engagement/motivation

Education

Master of Science - Program Management, Psychology in the workplace, Organizational Behavior and Performance

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
04.2021

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration Management

Cleary University
Ypsilanti, MI
05.1987

Skills

  • Positive Interpersonal Skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Customer Engagement
  • Analytical Problem-Solving

Timeline

Patient Services Intermediate

Brighton Center for Specialty Care
04.2022 - Current

Patient Services Associate

Dexter Health Center / Cancer Center
04.2016 - 04.2022

Teller Supervisor/ Bank Teller

PNC Bank
05.2010 - 04.2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration Management

Cleary University

Master of Science - Program Management, Psychology in the workplace, Organizational Behavior and Performance

University of Michigan
Tamera Harwood