Laura Laufer
(H) 571-***-**** ********@****.*** *055 Gardenview Loop, Unit 103, Woodbridge, VA 22191
SUMMARY
Ready to bring strong communication, organizational and multitasking abilities to a challenging new role in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated to support patient medical needs. Forward-thinking and resourceful with good interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail and a positive and upbeat mentality.
SKILLS
Appointment confirmation
Scheduling appointments
Directing visitors
Medical filing
Office administration
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Patient-oriented
Speaking clearly
Problem resolution ability
Processing payment
Information documentation
Interpersonal skills
EXPERIENCE
Patient Service Representative, The Retina Group Of Washington, December 2015-February 2019
Fairfax, VA
Scheduled patient appointments for new and existing patients
Check patients In/Out, collect co-pays, balance batch at end of day
Enter Demographics, Scanning, chart prep, faxing, daily reports
Excellnet patient service and care
All other projects and duties assigned by the office manager
Receptionist/Telemarker, Advanced Hearing Healthcare, October 2012-December 2015
Lorton, Va
Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance.
Scheduled patient appointments for new and existing patients
made multiple calls from a list to bring in new patients
Educated patients on improving their quality of life with hearing aides
sent out bulk mailings for advertisement of hearing aide devices
Dental Receptionist, Manassas Dental Specialties, October 2006-October 2012
Manassas, Va
Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.
Collected payments from patients and arranged payment schedules.
Consistently ensured the functioning and sterilization of equipment being used.
Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.
Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs
answered multiple line switchboard
Customer Service Representative, Comcast, January 2000-September 2006
Woodbrige, Va
Informed customers on billing procedures, processed payments and provided assistance to set up payment options.
Kept abreast of rapidly evolving [Industry] technology to provide exceptional support, develop proactive issue resolutions, and share benefits of new technologies.
Achieved high sales percentage with consultative, value-focused customer service approach.
Created new processes and systems for increasing customer service satisfaction.
Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering product knowledge to drive business development.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Business courses, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale VA
Washington Lee High School, Arlington,Va 1979