Karen Svensson
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SUMMARY
Reliable and efficient with ten+ years of experience in Customer Service. Computer proficient in many computer software programs and well versed in Medical Terminology. Enjoy building and maintaining customer relationships while working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Healthcare/PreferredOne, MN
Senior Customer Service Rep June 2012- December 2025
Answer incoming phone calls from members and providers
Answer benefit questions as it pertains to each policy
Send claims to appropriate departments to be reviewed or adjusted as needed
PPX/DMS Health Technologies, Bloomington, Minnesota
(DMS was bought by PPX in May)
Clinical Support Representative; June 2010-April 2012
Provided hands on support and knowledge of portable x-rays
Received phone orders and entered medical and patient data
Dispatched techs to exam assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Monitored several websites including PACS systems and sent radiology reports to customers
Operated and troubleshot scanner, copiers, and printers
Supervisor of x-rays techs and managed scheduling
Customer Service and Account Representative; March 2004-June 2010
Participated in transition from fixed site CR to wireless CR for portable x-rays
Assisted in conferences and trade shows with set-up, tear down, and interacted with current and potential customers
Developed and maintained relationships with customers, documented all interactions
Planned and hosted several holiday parties throughout the year
Help obtain and manage customer contracts
High Tech Institute, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Oct 2000-March 2004
Certified Surgical Technology Instructor
Responsible for organization and maintenance of educational supplies, student files and grade books
Presented educational materials to students in classroom setting and provided guidance to students in surgical lab setting
AHA BLS certified as CPR instructor
Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Jan 1997-Sept 2000
Certified Surgical Technologist
Obtained equipment/supplies for all surgical procedures, set up of room/sterile field, passed instrumentation, monitor irrigations and medications, helped clean/restock surgical suites.
Provided excellent and accurate data entry and secretarial services
Specialized in Cardiovascular, General and OB/GYN
Experienced in all areas including EENT, plastics, genitourinary, orthopedic, and neurological procedures
EDUCATION
Surgical Technology Certificate, Kaw Area Technical School, Topeka, Kansas