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Viviana Higareda Meza

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable front desk agent with 4 years of experience providing friendly and courteous customer service, greeting guests, and handling general inquiries. Customer service representative with 7 years of experience providing professional service and attention to customers, plus a proven track record of providing quick and friendly assistance. Experience in a fast-paced and energetic environment that prioritizes customer needs and concerns. Proven track record of multitasking, attentiveness and courtesy. Able to communicate with team members at all levels, provide direction, and remain open to feedback Supervise and motivate shift managers and lead role players to meet corporate goals and metrics. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Able to train new staff members and introduce work responsibilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Representative / Referral Coordinator

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Santa Maria, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisting patients with appointment making Provide excellent customer service Assisting patients with medical concerns or questions by sending messages to the appropriate party
  • Using medical websites such as Athena and Cerner
  • Developed Comprehensive knowledge of insurance processes and guidelines
  • Provide accurate and appropriate information in response to patients questions and concerns
  • Maintain updated demographics , records and billing information to ensure correct parties are being billed correctly
  • Follow compliance of company policies by keeping patients information confidential
  • Training in helping new/current employees with work responsibilities and any questions they may have
  • Trained new staff computer programs and how to keep patient confidentiality following HIPPA laws
  • Maintaining a high call volume while providing the patient compassion and active listening
  • Developed relationships with the staff and call center clinics
  • Knowledge of Insurances and policies
  • Transitioned to referral coordinator
  • Referring patients to specialist per primary care provider
  • Sending referrals in 2-3 days turn around time
  • Contacting specialist offices to ensure they received all documentation for referrals or to verify if insurance is accepted in their practice.
  • Prioritizing referrals based on level of emergency
  • Obtaining authorizations for radiology procedures , Device medical equipment and specialists.
  • Working with multiple insurances such as Cencal, Medicare, Tricare, commercial , multi-plans etc.

Receptionist

Pediatric Medical Group
Santa Maria, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintain strict, up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies regarding the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure both employee and patient safety Provide aid towards many complex and physical tasks for patient care Engaged in patient check in and insurance verification Operate under 7 different medical providers with different guidelines to meet their expectations
  • Answering multiple calls and providing great customer satisfaction
  • Making appointments , confirming and canceling appointments
  • Training new staff and explaining company procedures and guidelines
  • Updating demographics and insurances information

Health Aide/ Med Tech

Atterdag Village of Solvang
Solvang, CA
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensured complete documentation in EMR and immediately alerted MD of changes in condition
  • Informed families of residents conditions while providing the best care
  • Assisted residents with ADL’s
  • Provided hospice care
  • Making Appointments with MD
  • Experience with medical equipment such as hoyer lifts, gait belts Assisted with wound care under supervision of a RN Assisted twenty -two patients in a work shift Worked in a skilled facility
  • Provided care for Dementia/ Memory care residents
  • Developed great relationships with staff and residents
  • Followed company guidelines and ensured patient confidentiality
  • Strictly followed HIPPA guidelines

SNA/CNA

Bayside Care Center
Morro Bay, CA
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted patients with ADL’s Provided hospice care Provided care for long/short term and recovering patients Experience with medical equipment such as hoyer lifts Assisting sixteen-eighteen patients in a work shift Worked in a skilled nursing environment
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent care

Caregiver

Magnolia And Primrose Senior Living
Santa Maria, CA
01.2020 - 08.2020

Morro

  • Promoted a safe environment for patients who suffer from dementia
  • Developed trust with residents by utilizing my interpersonal skills effectively Graciously cooked, groomed and cared for multiple patients up to 8 hours a day Took charge of documenting ADL’s and daily tasks
  • Provided hospice care Experience with hoyer lifts and medical equipment
  • Trained new staff
  • Work in a fast pace environment

Manager

The Habit Burger Grill
Santa Maria, CA
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Motivated the team through frequent communication, coaching, and strategic direction
  • Assisted employees during training in multiple positions Organized files and documentation of products such as inventory and budgeting
  • Successfully resolve conflict resulting in customer satisfaction 100% of the time
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment
  • Managed bank deposits
  • Maintained restaurant up to date with health guidelines
  • Created work schedules for employees
  • Provided a safe work environment for employees
  • Developed relations with customers

Server/ Team Leader

Panda Express
Santa Maria, CA
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided leadership in work environment Handled money and making the schedule for employees Greeted new and returning customers and developed relationships resulting in customer loyalty Responsible for guiding co-workers to deliver great service
  • Processed inventory for the store
  • Provided Excellent customer service
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Restaurant experience
  • Leadership
  • Bilingual
  • Management expierence
  • Active listener
  • Customer Service
  • Hospitality Experience
  • Fast Learner
  • Multi-Tasker
  • Well-organized
  • Cash Handling
  • Conflict Management
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Team Management
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Positive Attitude
  • Problem Resolution
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Training expierence
  • Call center experience

Timeline

Call Representative / Referral Coordinator

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
10.2021 - Current

Receptionist

Pediatric Medical Group
01.2021 - 10.2021

SNA/CNA

Bayside Care Center
03.2020 - 10.2020

Caregiver

Magnolia And Primrose Senior Living
01.2020 - 08.2020

Health Aide/ Med Tech

Atterdag Village of Solvang
08.2019 - 01.2021

Manager

The Habit Burger Grill
06.2018 - 07.2019

Server/ Team Leader

Panda Express
12.2016 - 05.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
Viviana Higareda Meza