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Work History
Education
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Personal Information
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TARA ROBINSON

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

As a driven and empathetic person, I am pursuing a Healthcare Customer Service telephone role to enhance my medical expertise. I am well-versed in leading customer service software and conflict resolution and have a positive demeanor. I aim to leverage my established skills to successfully occupy your company's customer service position. I am dedicated to making a positive difference in customers' lives through tailored support and care to deliver superior care and assistance within the healthcare industry.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health

Personal Care Aide
06.2019 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall well-being.
  • Capably overseeing a residence accommodating up to 6 clients.
  • Enhanced client's quality of life by offering comprehensive personal care, including help with bathing and maintaining hygiene standards, to increase comfort.
  • Managed medications effectively, ensuring accurate dispensing and adherence to prescription guidelines
  • Documenting client's daily activities is essential for enhancing their overall well-being.
  • For enhanced patient care access, educating patients about Telehealth services, assisting with appointment reminders, facilitating transportation, and following up with family members is crucial.

Stone Oak Pediatrics

Front Desk Receptionist
11.2017 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Engage with guests within a healthcare setting and manage the administrative responsibilities of medical personnel.
  • Conversing to foster a relationship
  • Complied with HIPAA policies and regulations to safeguard the privacy of patients, doctors, and staff
  • Check in patients for their doctor's appointments, confirm insurance eligibility, and gather co-payments
  • Schedule follow-up files, organize and file documents, answer and route calls, and prepare new patient charts.
  • Greeted guests at the front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing the check-in process.
  • Handle and support a high volume of 20-35 calls daily professionally and efficiently.

SWBC Mortgage

Customer Service Specialist
09.2013 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • .Offer support and assistance across all facets of loan servicing; oversee third-party service providers by examining, investigating, and recording loan-specific activities to guarantee compliance with investor and regulatory mandates.
  • Consistently managed a workload of 48-80 daily calls, ensuring efficient and attentive customer service.
  • Maintaining accurate records, ensuring clear written communication, and logging calls are essential to support the call center team and customers in future interactions.
  • Managed inbound customer inquiries covering all aspects of their mortgage accounts, such as soft collections, payments, and repayment plans, employing effective problem-solving methods
  • Monitoring accounts to ensure the timely payment of property taxes and insurance premiums on behalf of mortgagors is crucial in minimizing the risk of delinquencies.

Education

St. Philip's College
, San Antonio, TX

Associate of Science
05.2022

Macarthur High School
, San Antonio, TX

High School Diploma
05.2004

Skills

  • Strong oral/written communication
  • Data entry
  • Analytical
  • Windows PC applications
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Verifying customer
  • Healthcare project management
  • Health insurance
  • Research
  • Health insurance billing
  • CPT knowledge
  • ICD-10 knowledge
  • Zendesk knowledge
  • Medicaid knowledge

Personal Information

Title: Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Additional Information


Metrics Driven

I am capable of meeting the performance goals and KPIs established by any company, which allows me to provide superior support and service to customers. This encompasses aspects such as accuracy, average handling time, quality, member satisfaction, and attendance

Problem-Solver/ Critical thinker

I possess the ability to look beyond the surface and comprehend the underlying factors that contribute to customer issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues swiftly and efficiently, which are skills I hold.

Active Listener

In every interaction with customers, I ensure that I am fully focused, comprehending, responding, and retaining what is being communicated. Truly engaging with the customer's concerns and viewpoints fosters an environment where mutually beneficial solutions can be discovered.

Take Ownership

I am fully committed to resolving the customer's issue from start to finish.

Accountability

I am responsible for resolving customer issues and ensuring that a solution is achieved, even if it requires involving other departments for follow-up at a later time.

Empathy

I can demonstrate understanding and concern for customers' situations, ensuring they feel listened to and appreciated.

Multitask

I can manage and execute several tasks at once, distributing my attention across different activities without diminishing the quality of work in any of them. This ability requires a mix of time management, organization, and prioritization skills, as well as experience using various systems/platforms while on a call with a member.

HIPAA Compliance Knowledge

I always adhere to HIPAA policies, ensuring the privacy of all parties is safeguarded. This includes protecting medical records and other Protected Health Information (PHI) in relation to health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and various electronic healthcare transactions.

Team collaboration

I work well within a team and understand the goals that must be met. I'm open to feedback and willing to adjust my approaches as necessary. I am an active listener, share information promptly, and articulate ideas clearly. I'm also familiar with collaboration tools and technology, especially in a remote work setting.

Adhere to Policy and Procedure

I follow guidelines to ensure that every step is completed with accuracy. I clearly understand and convey the company's policies to customers, ensuring transparency and trust. I pride myself on being knowledgeable about the company's policies and procedures, which aids in their effective implementation.

Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology

In my profession and during my college studies, I took a course in medical terminology, which equipped me with the knowledge to accurately describe anatomical structures, procedures, conditions, processes, and treatments within the medical field. This includes understanding diagnoses, medications, anatomy, and physiology.




Timeline

Personal Care Aide

Home Health
06.2019 - 04.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Stone Oak Pediatrics
11.2017 - 05.2019

Customer Service Specialist

SWBC Mortgage
09.2013 - 08.2017

St. Philip's College

Associate of Science

Macarthur High School

High School Diploma
TARA ROBINSON