KARIN S. BANKS
*** ****** ** *****: 706-***-****
Phenix City, AL 36870 e-mail: **********@*****.***
Objective
At this time in my professional career I am looking for an organization
that will allow me to make a difference to others and will keep me in touch
with the skills needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Skills
Electronically collect data and demographics.
Perform initial, interim and final quantitative analysis, Quality Control
and Performance.
Accept cash, credit card, and check payments.
Experience in billing, accounting and bookkeeping.
Arrange payroll deductions and payment plans.
Assist and prescreen clients for financial assistance eligibility.
Maintain schedule of initial, special and follow up appointments and
meetings.
Manage multi line telephone system.
Extensive Customer Service in many various environments.
Qualification Summary
Work time effective and finish tasks proficiently in a timely manner, work
well under
pressure, independent worker and team oriented.
Very strong organizational skills collecting information and review of
policies.
Critical thinking skills, detail oriented and documentation analytical
skills.
Demonstrated capability in navigating through various computer
systems/screens.
PC, Word, Excel and e-mail skills, along with individual administrative,
industrial and medical software, ability to operate all office machines
(55wpm).
Extensive interaction with other entities/departments throughout an
organization.
Ability to reason and train, ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Above customer service skills and the ability to relate to public and
healthcare professionals.
Work History:
Patient Access Representative/Scheduler
St Francis Hospital, Columbus GA 11/30/2009 - 1/11/2013
Customer Service/Collector
The Medical Center, Columbus GA 6/2/2009 - 11/27/2009
Medical Records Analyst
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital 7/17/ 2006 - 3/31/2009
PHENIX CITY, AL
Medical Records Analyst
St Francis Hospital, Columbus GA 4/26/2004 - 7/14/2006
ICU/CCU Unit Secretary
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS, GA 3/03/2003 - 4/26/2004
Education
COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Columbus, GA
Allied Health Program (Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology)
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, GA
Fast Track Coding and Billing Course
Continuing Education Certificate in Medical Coding and Reimbursement
CHATTAHOOCHEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Phenix City, AL
Associate Degree in Computer Science,
Certificate in Information Technology Track,
MARIA KAHLE SCHOOL, Germany
Certificate of Completion (equivalent to High School Diploma)
Volunteer Experience
American Legion Auxiliary - Sergeant at Arms, Treasurer
Crisis Center of Russell County, River Center of Performing Arts, Springer
Opera House,
Red Cross volunteer
Languages
German/English - fluent
Other Skills
I am always willing to learn and expand my experience and knowledge; I am
very actively assisting others in accelerating their proficiency in tasks
by giving my expertise, with special interest in interacting and teamwork
with peers and superiors.
Many other occupational experiences and references can be furnished upon
request.
See attached additional skills and experiences:
JOHNSTON INDUSTRIES, Columbus, GA
SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN (Apr 2000 - Feb 2001)
Data entry of completed lab testing of spinning products, conduct inventory
of production and warehouse
and enter data in electronic record, purchase and maintain of supplies,
create reports and graphs for
production and corporate meetings.
KNOLOGY OF COLUMBUS, GA (Contractor)
TELEPHONY COORDINATOR (JAN 2000 - APRIL 2000)
Data entry and live communication with carriers and clients to switch
services, maintain electronic
and manual database, handle and resolve customer complaints and problems,
schedule technical
support appointments, data entry of customer and vendor demographics.
KELLY TEMP SERVICES, Columbus, GA
ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Nov 1998 - 12/1999)
with assignments at:
1) ITC DELTACOM, Technical Service Support
Purchase of telephone equipment, schedule and oversee installation, conduct
implementation and
training on location of new system installed, render assistance with any
difficulties for period of warranty,
data entry of client demographics.
2) CHARBROIL, Administrative/Purchasing Assistant for IT Department
Administrative duties to include purchase of computer hardware and software
equipment for plant
operation, create purchase orders, schedule payments, and communicate with
departments and vendors,
obtain quotes and restock inventory, maintain electronic filing and
database to include data entry of all
demographics.
3) KNOLOGY OF COLUMBUS, Administrative Assistant to General Manager
All administrative duties to include communication with in-house
departments, installing Contractors and
Vendors, A/R and A/P, accounting and bookkeeping, purchase and maintain
supplies, create purchase
orders and maintain file, review and update catalogs, price lists,
inventory records, product and vendor
files, time- keeping and payroll, employee benefit explanation, data entry
of client, vendors and employee
demographics.
BARY WAGNER INSURANCE AGENCY, Columbus, GA
OFFICE MANAGER (01/1995- 12/1998)
Responsible for operation of Insurance Agency including hiring process and
training of Insurance Sales
Agents, schedule licensing procedures, payment and commission
configuration, organize and carry out
sales events assist owner in all administrative tasks, A/R and A/P,
bookkeeping and accounting, data
entry of demographics for clients and employees, communicate with Insurance
Companies and arrange
settlement claims.
US ARMY EUROPE
Transportation Division, Germany
Supervise household and personal property movement of US Army personal and
family, packing,
storage, and shipping. Work with Contracts and Government Regulations.
Inspect warehouse facilities
and performances. Conduct all administrative duties consistent with job
duties.