Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Tara Garthoff

Clarksville,IA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Specialist

Lincare
01.2023 - Current
  • Proficiency in both SharePoint and MS Office, Utilized SharePoint, as a collaborative platform, facilitates seamless teamwork and information sharing within the organization, Used MS Office, as suite of productivity tools, widely used for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Responsible to performing computer setups This involves configuring and setting up computer systems
  • Manages office supply orders involves overseeing and coordinating supplies to meet the operational needs of the office
  • Responsible for the crucial aspect involves ensuring the qualification of equipment, emphasizing the importance of having the necessary qualifications for the tools and resources used within the organization, Furthermore, a key duty is the meticulous cleaning of equipment
  • Creates Daily reports which is serve as valuable sources of information for decision-making processes within the organization
  • Entered patient information, scheduled appointments, traveled to patients homes for set ups, conducted equipment inspection, filing of patient's records, and collecting payments

Loan Document Specialist

ETeam
06.2022 - Current
  • Data entry
  • Filing
  • Mail
  • Reviewing documents

Patient Experience Coordinator

Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Ensured timely updates on patient status or condition changes were communicated effectively among all relevant parties involved in the care process.
  • Fostered a culture of empathy among staff members by sharing best practices from successful interactions with patients.
  • Provided personalized assistance to patients during admission, discharge, and follow-up processes for a seamless transition between care settings.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information about patients'' medical history, treatment plans, and personal circumstances.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
  • Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.

Human Resources Assistant

Wartburg College
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Administrating tests
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Conducting orientation
  • Maintains records and information
  • Recruitment
  • Provide clerical support

General Manager

Casey's General Stores Inc
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring 23 personnel on principles, industry practices, company procedures and Kronos management software system for time attendance
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
  • Worked directly with management, Regional Supervisors for quality strategies
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty

Accounts Payable Clerk

Terex Corporation
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Keep vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
  • Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance
  • Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
  • Reviewed account documentation for over 5 accounts, rectified issues and contacted vendors about account changes

Administrative Assistant

John Deere
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Screened over phone calls to take messages and route calls to appropriate personnel
  • Developed and maintained administrative processes to improve organizational accuracy and efficiency
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents
  • Performed routine analysis and calculations to process data for internal reports
  • Maintained office equipment and placed orders for materials in short supply to manage office supply inventory
  • Used Microsoft Office to compose, edit and prepare correspondence and other department documents
  • Successfully completed special projects to exceed goals
  • Created and implemented standard operating procedures for records handling
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Answered multi-line phone system by 3rd ring and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff members

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Office Management

Kaplan Community College
Waterloo, IA
02.2010

High school diploma -

Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg, IA
05.1989

Skills

  • Schedule Organization
  • Daily Timekeeping
  • Teamwork Collaboration
  • Process Monitoring
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SAP Knowledge
  • Customer service and support
  • Quality Control
  • Kronos
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Payable
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Human Resources
  • Recruiting
  • Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Administrative experience
  • Leadership
  • Accounts receivable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Manufacturing
  • Office experience
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Front desk
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Profit & loss
  • SharePoint
  • Interviewing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Office Management
  • Document Management
  • OSHA
  • HIPAA
  • Analysis skills
  • Communication skills
  • Food processing
  • SAP
  • Time management
  • Documentation Review
  • Risk Analysis
  • Medical Office Experience
  • ICD-10
  • Process Improvement

Certification

Driver's License

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.

Timeline

Patient Experience Coordinator

Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2024 - 03.2025

Operations Specialist

Lincare
01.2023 - Current

Loan Document Specialist

ETeam
06.2022 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Wartburg College
10.2019 - 02.2020

General Manager

Casey's General Stores Inc
11.2016 - 06.2019

Accounts Payable Clerk

Terex Corporation
11.2014 - 01.2015

Administrative Assistant

John Deere
06.2014 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Medical Office Management

Kaplan Community College

High school diploma -

Fredericksburg High School

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