Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customer Service Manager
RNDC
Phoenix
09.2022 - Current
Lead, train, and mentor customer service representatives, providing coaching and guidance to improve their skills and performance.
Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to improve overall customer experience and address customer needs effectively.
Senior Billing Coordinator
Colorado Springs Orthopedic Group
Colorado Springs
10.2017 - 01.2022
Collaborate with finance and sales professionals to maintain accounts receivable
Compile and process information such as prices, discounts, shipping rates etc.
Ensure customers are billed correctly for services offered Issue invoices and distribute them electronically or by mail
Communicate with customers to answer questions face-to-face, via email, or over the phone
Resolve disagreements between the company and its creditors
Request payment of pending debts in a firm yet considerate manner
Negotiate payment arrangements when needed Keep accurate records (customer information, received payments etc.)
Prepare and submit statements
Managed daily operational activities, providing quality assurance and customer retainment
Supported team members in identifying and solving problems ensuring continuity of provided service
Researched risk mitigation measures to prevent any billing issues that could arise
Worked directly with Doctors as a team lead on stem cells, PRP's, and surgeries.
Reviewed bills to correct any missing information, refile corrected claims or appeal claims regarding any discrepancy in payments
Prepared reports and documentation in accordance with practice guidelines
Insurance AR Specialist
Envision Radiology
Colorado Springs
06.2016 - 10.2017
Responsible for A/R from the both the patient and the insurance provider
Managed and negotiated coverage rejections from insurance companies on behalf of the patient and service provider.
Scheduled and mediated conference calls between insurance providers and patients to resolve coverage discrepancies.
Leveraged Imagine imaging and RMS to review patient information and insurance coverage codes.
Recognized for salvaging $285,000 of denied coverage from the insurance companies for our patients during Q2 of 2017.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, Doctors, families, and visitors
Drive self-development and continuous learning through coaching and feedback
Perform file maintenance to ensure accurate customer information at all times
Adhere to all established goals and procedures
Reviews/Prepares the reconciliation of subsidiary ledger balances accounts
Business Office Manager
Comfort Dental
Colorado Springs
06.2013 - 06.2016
Reviewed treatment recommendations and insurance coverage with patients to determine out of pockets costs and payment plans for recommended and required patient treatments.
Averaged $5,000 a day in pre-collections from presented treatment plans Coordinated all appointments and verified eligibility for insurance prior to confirming appointments Outlined dental options for clients, interacting regularly with dentists.
Trained with Dental software to include Softdent, Dexis, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and OSI.
Responsible for inventory and stocking of all disposable dental material with various providers for a multi-practice operations facility managing a budget of $50,000-$75,000 monthly.
Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to ensure exceptional customer service
Located, Check-In and pulled dental/medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts
Managed financial documentations such as treatment plans and invoices as well as organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency
Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons, with general dental staff
Operate electronic mail system and coordinated the flow of the information internally or with other organizations
Operate office equipment to include, fax machines, copiers, and phone systems
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
Worked closely with front and back office assistants to reach daily, weekly, and monthly goals
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.1999 - 01.2026
Upper secondary education -
Applied Science - Associates of Applied Science
Colorado Technical University
Skills
Office Management
Administration
Billing Coordination
Sales negotiation
Microsoft Office
Decision making
Salesforce Cloud
Customer inquiry handling
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer