Athena A. Charles
Holly Hill, Florida 32117
acpazm@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
• Customer Service Representative with experience in both walk-in and call center environments.
• Specialize in Durable Medical Equipment and healthcare insurance client servicing.
• Exceptional knowledge of HIPPA, insurance compliance, and overcoming objections.
• Dedicated, loyal employee as evidenced by multiple recognitions for productivity, service, and
attendance.
Experience
08/22/2014-Present Pt Companion/Resale Shop Manager Halifax Health
• Baby sit patients that were suicidal took note of their stay
• Ran all aspects of the resale shop opening/closing
• Took donations priced items and put on floor
• Counted drawers down and made daily deposits
05/2013-8/2014 Patient Coordinator Orthopaedic Clinic of Daytona Beach
• Take calls to schedule appointments for the patients
• Return calls from patients to make their appointments
• Scan all paperwork in for 9 doctors
• Do all forms for medical release
02/011 -07/12 Patient Care Coordinator Comfort Medical Supply
Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
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Worked directly under Corporate Compliance Officer.
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Developed, designed and independently managed a department based solely on 'up-selling' patients who
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received standard powered mobility or rehab powered mobility equipment for items which
complemented that equipment.
Worked directly with insurance companies and physicians to ensure proper ordering and reimbursement
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for durable medical equipment.
Understanding and knowledge of ICD-9 coding, symptoms and side effects of diagnosis related to
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mobility limitations.
Assisted in hiring and training of all new employees in medical necessity criteria for Durable medical
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equipment.
Grew within the company quickly through dedication, focus and reliability.
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Attended on-going education and training of new equipment as the company grew.
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Attended on-going education compliant with HQAA accreditation.
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Assisted CSR department in education of patients with mobility limitations and needs in order to
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educate and introduce new products.
02/10 -04/11 Floor Supervisor Marshalls
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and
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complaints.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in
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performing services for customers.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
Education
Office and Medical Systems
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL