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Education
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Affiliations
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TIAIRA HAWKINS

Peoria,Illinois

Summary

To obtain a position as an active employee in a growing, reputable company where I can contribute my experience, proactive attitude, and positive atmosphere to help improve the company and myself.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Contact Center Agent I

OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
12.2023 - Current

Greeted customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling. Responsible for managing the appointment schedule for all the primary care offices and specialty groups within OSF. Provided accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods and tools. Maintained records of patient interactions. In addition, I serve as the after-hour answering service, facilitating communication between patients and on-call physicians. Furthermore, I provide support for the MyChart platform through a dedicated hotline.

Safety Companion II

OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
10.2022 - 12.2023

Provides continuous, detailed observation and surveillance of assigned patients to maintain their safety. Observation at the bedside or by the use of audio/visual devices at an off-site location. Provide light patient care duties such as repositioning, ambulating, bathing, feeding, and other activities of daily living. Record pertinent information in patient charts and communicate with patient care team members to ensure continuity of care. Specified groups of patients in assigned areas for patient which contribute to the comfort and well-being of the patient. Remain knowledgeable and supportive of patient and patient confidentiality and related hospital policies.

Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance where needed. Ensured that appropriate protective equipment is available at all times in designated areas.

Patient Care Liaison Emergency Service

OSF HealthCare
Peoria, IL
02.2022 - 10.2022

Ensures each patient was registered and had a complete and accurate OSF medical record. Greets and talks with patients, family members and visitors, assists them with information/services during their stay, and performs duties/tasks related to registration and transfer of patients. Assembles and maintains patient charts, completes documentation in an electronic health record and may run errands and transport patients for patient care unit staff upon request. Developed and implemented patient engagement strategies for improved care outcomes. Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information. Answered telephone calls, send fax and provided information and directions.

Patient Access Associate

OSF HealthCare
Peoria, IL
01.2021 - 02.2022

Ensures each registered patient has a complete and accurate OSF medical record, which includes patient demographics, insurance coverage, responsible guarantor and registration precision in a manner which they understand what services they are receiving, their financial responsibilities for the services provided, and expectations of them while at the facility. Processed payments for services rendered including co-pays and deductibles. Resolved any issues that arose during registration process in a timely manner. Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information. Balanced daily collections report at the end of each shift.

Operations Support Analyst- Safety Advisors

caterpillar-swoon
Peoria, IL
10.2018 - 01.2021

Analyze data and video from in-vehicle systems, such as the Driver Safety System (DSS), to notify on-site personnel of operator fatigue or distraction while driving. Each operator fatigue and distraction event are reviewed, verified, classified, and logged for analysis and record keeping. Job duties also, include but are not limited to: Delivering a positive customer experience with each engagement/touch point classifying captured DSS events following appropriate escalation processes and customer notification procedures communicating event details with customer via phone call. Ability to work using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Customer Service Representative

Ameren - Rose International
Peoria, IL
03.2017 - 05.2018

Efficiently and accurately obtain required information from customers. Support field personnel by receiving and scheduling customer requests including service terminations and initiations, revenue protection, registering medical equipment, meter installations/removals, and appointments with technicians. Communicate to customers company policies and procedures and respond to customer inquiries. Advise customers of company programs such as automatic bill payment, budget billing, preferred due date, energy efficiency programs, and energy assistance programs. Arrange payment options such as payment agreements and payment extensions. Respond with urgency to emergency situations. Utilization of company systems such as eADMS, CSS, OAS, TRIS, Excel Town Screen, Accurint, Rolodirt, Scholar and Ameren website. Maintain composure and patience in difficult customer situations.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Melanie Cadoree- BNSF
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 02.2017

As a personal assistant I offered personalized support. Making travel arrangements, organizing events/engagements, running errands, managing appointments or calendars, making reservations, placing orders, answering/returning calls and many other similar administrative, clerical and support duties. Complete work projects around client home as well as providing childcare. Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission to the executive team. Monitored deadlines for tasks assigned to staff members on behalf of the executive team.

WAREHOUSE CLERK

DST Companies, INC.
Moline, IL
02.2008 - 01.2013

Loaded and unloaded freight in an efficient and safe manner utilizing the proper tools and equipment. Stacked the products in the proper area according to established sequences. Successfully sustain 85% or more in daily productivity. Accurately picked orders using pallet jacks and moved merchandise to storage areas by means of fork truck according to warehouse standards.

INVENTORY SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE

The Home Depot
Bettendorf, IA
02.2008 - 09.2009

Perform weekly cycle counts, maintain signage and replace damaged or missing price labels. Received certification in the paint department where I was responsible for properly creating specialty paint mixtures and assisting customers with product selections. Provided assistance with customer support in plumbing, hardware and windows / blinds departments.

Education

GENERAL STUDIES -

MALCOLM X COLLEGE
08.2004

DIPLOMA -

wheaton north high school
06.2004

Skills

  • Strong work focus
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-fostered environment with minimal supervision
  • Call handling
  • Schedule Adherence
  • Answering questions
  • Technical Support
  • Customer Service
  • Payment Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Customer communications
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Account updating
  • Incident Reporting

Affiliations

Cadoree

VOLUNTEER

• 2000 – 2004 DuPage Convalescent Center

• 2003 – 2004 Markland Children's Home

• 2004 – 2008 From the Heart Ministries

• 2008 – 2011 Children Museum Davenport

Timeline

Contact Center Agent I

OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
12.2023 - Current

Safety Companion II

OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2023

Patient Care Liaison Emergency Service

OSF HealthCare
02.2022 - 10.2022

Patient Access Associate

OSF HealthCare
01.2021 - 02.2022

Operations Support Analyst- Safety Advisors

caterpillar-swoon
10.2018 - 01.2021

Customer Service Representative

Ameren - Rose International
03.2017 - 05.2018

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Melanie Cadoree- BNSF
03.2013 - 02.2017

WAREHOUSE CLERK

DST Companies, INC.
02.2008 - 01.2013

INVENTORY SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE

The Home Depot
02.2008 - 09.2009

GENERAL STUDIES -

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

DIPLOMA -

wheaton north high school
TIAIRA HAWKINS