Efficient Medical Client Service Specialist skilled in tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
North Face Merchant Vendor Retail Sales Associate
Macy's
Richmond, VA
10.2015 - 01.2016
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Occupational Health, Client Services Specialist
Patient First
Glen Allen, VA
08.2004 - 01.2016
Maintained accurate record keeping with proactive attention to client and patient account information updates.
Introduced clients and patients to available online resources and services to increase convenience.
Acted as liaison between Patient First centers and clients.
Handled calls from Patient First centers, patients, and clients.
Handled physical exam forms and chain of custody forms sent from Patient First centers.
Stayed up-to-date on Department of Transportation changes to DOT physical and Drug Screen regulations.
Assisted with special projects as well as other administrative duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor.
Maintained department performance reports.
Addressed and resolved client and patient complaints empathetically and professionally.
Managed client and patient calls effectively and efficiently in complex, fast-paced and challenging call center environment.
Defused volatile client and patient situations calmly and courteously.
Referred unresolved client and patient grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Acted professionally and patiently when addressing negative client and patient feedback.
Managed high call volume with tact and professionalism.
Improved call center functionality and service capacity by resolving client and patient complaints efficiently and quickly.
Met or exceeded service and quality standards every review period.
Ensured all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) issues were addressed immediately and proper notifications were made to appropriate parties.
Processed credit card payments while ensuring all compliance protocols were adhered to.
Patient Service Representative
Patient First Medical Center
Chester, VA
04.2004 - 08.2004
Took patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated by a Physician or Extender.
Respectfully handled Physician and Nurse request in a timely manner.
Accurately registered patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness.
Verified all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information.
Communicated information about Patient First's billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges as needed.
Referred billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed.
Collected money and issued receipts for a patient's visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system.
Discharged the patient and completed his or her visit by processing incurred charges.
Completed all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at end of the shift.
Printed itemized statements as requested.
Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondences as directed.
Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages to proper personnel.
Adhering to all established policies and procedures.
Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, and handled challenging situations with ease.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
1993
Skills
Insurance and collections procedures
Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers