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Work History
Education
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Sara Whalen

New Hope

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Specialist

Concentra Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2016 - 11.2020
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.

Overnight Manager

Kwik Trip
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw and participated in night crew activities to maximize sales, earnings and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised personnel working overnight in kitchen area to support safe operation and maximize productivity efficiencies.
  • Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
  • Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
  • Prepared, planned and implemented training programs to support ongoing staff development.
  • Implemented company loss prevention and security policies during after hours and encouraged employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures to reduce threats.

Overnight Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Oversaw and participated in night crew activities to maximize sales, earnings and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised personnel working overnight to support safe operation and maximize productivity efficiencies.
  • Prepared, planned and implemented training programs to support ongoing staff development.
  • Implemented company loss prevention and security policies during after hours and encouraged employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures to reduce threats.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry Sibley High School
West Saint Paul, MN
06.1995

Skills

  • Patient Intake
  • Medical Insurance
  • Office Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • System Updates
  • Patient Greeting

Timeline

Patient Service Specialist

Concentra Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2016 - 11.2020

Overnight Manager

Kwik Trip
06.2015 - 01.2016

Overnight Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2014 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Henry Sibley High School
Sara Whalen