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Tracy Fidd

Warrensburg,NY

Summary

Results-driven Patient Services Assistant with a strong focus on customer service and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and relationship-building.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Assistant

Hudson Headwaters Health Network
Warrensburg, NY
04.2022 - Current
  • Trained multiple team members on call handling and front line facing of patients; while providing positive feedback to improve patient satisfaction. I also contributed to training as a Super User.
  • Identified and recommended changes to staffing needs such as staggering PSA schedules and reciprocating covering shifts due to call offs.
  • Developed positive relationships and interactions with patients, co-workers, care team members and facilities personnel.
  • Identified strengths of other PSAs and utilized their knowledge to improve my skills and others in completing tasks.
  • Recommended eliminating the check in document as the majority of providers verify during intake. This would save time and money.

Flex Benefits Coordinator

Marshall & Sterling Insurance
Glens Falls, NY
03.2020 - 04.2022

My responsibilities included managing the Flex Department mailbox, answering inquiries and providing information to their members. I answered telephone inquiries regarding claims status, how to file a claim, provide login assistance and explain how their employee benefits worked. I was also responsible for manipulating a weekly spreadsheet from an insurance carrier in order to get it prepared for processing. I processed claims on a daily basis that were received by fax, mail, email and electronically. I called medical providers to provide proof of payment. My duties also included processing HIPAA forms and Direct Deposit Authorizations.

Claims Service Analyst

Encompass Insurance
Glens Falls, NY
11.1999 - 03.2020
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of customer service.
  • Interacted with customers, vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to determine need for emergency repair and/or cleaning, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering a high volume of phone calls and emails.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to all issues.
  • Scheduled home inspections for property damage with a field adjuster, and subsequently reviewed and settled claims per inspection report and estimate.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English

State University of New York At Albany
Albany NY
06-1993

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency
  • Time management
  • Excellent people skills
  • Medical terminology

Timeline

Patient Services Assistant

Hudson Headwaters Health Network
04.2022 - Current

Flex Benefits Coordinator

Marshall & Sterling Insurance
03.2020 - 04.2022

Claims Service Analyst

Encompass Insurance
11.1999 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - English

State University of New York At Albany