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Tchalla Douglas

Evanston,IL

Summary

Highly motivated individual seeking to enhance my career opportunities. Key Strengths include training individuals, patient facing communication, excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills. To contribute to a challenging environment where I can use my talent and professional knowledge in the right place for further growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing Coordinator

Ascension Medical Group
Evanston, IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Handled guest complaints with empathy and understanding, working towards satisfactory resolutions.
  • Managed high call volume with professionalism, ensuring that all phone calls were answered quickly and accurately.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively during emergency procedures, providing life-saving interventions when needed.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes, leading to reduced wait times for guests.
  • Maintained a welcoming environment for guests by consistently providing friendly and efficient service.
  • Processed payments securely, maintaining accurate records of transactions at all times.

Managed high call volume with professionalism, ensuring that all phone calls were answered quickly and accurately.

Lab Assistant/Path

North Shore University Health
Evanston, IL
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.

Biller II

North Shore University Health System
Skokie, IL
10.2008 - 02.2019
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and maintain cash flow.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in handling billing inquiries, resolving disputes promptly and professionally.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and maintain cash flow.
  • Maximized efficiency within the department by cross-training team members on various aspects of the billing cycle.
  • Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 70% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.

Education

Paralegal Degree - undefined

University of Roosevelt
May 2006

Bachelor of Arts and Science - undefined

University of Illinois
May 2004

Skills

  • Service Orientation
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Knowledge of Quick Books
  • 1 years of Case Research experience
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Familiar with Lotus Notes
  • 10 years of Data Entry/ Billing

Timeline

Medical Billing Coordinator

Ascension Medical Group
10.2022 - Current

Lab Assistant/Path

North Shore University Health
02.2019 - 09.2022

Biller II

North Shore University Health System
10.2008 - 02.2019

Paralegal Degree - undefined

University of Roosevelt

Bachelor of Arts and Science - undefined

University of Illinois
Tchalla Douglas