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KALEEMA STRAUN

Cumming

Summary

Open to new opportunities and challenges with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly! Currently a Patient Care Coordinator with 6 years of experience in healthcare and insurance sectors, adept in managing patient records and coordinating insurance verifications. Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, HIPAA compliance, demonstrating strong organizational and data entry skills. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through compassionate service and effective operational management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Front Desk Coordinator

Milan Eye Center
Cumming
02.2025 - 01.2026

Greet and check in patients, ensuring accurate completion of intake and consent forms.

•Verify insurance eligibility, collect co-pays, and process payments.

•Schedule and confirm patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits.

•Coordinate surgery scheduling with patients, physicians, and surgical staff.

•Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and inquiries in a professional manner.

•Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

•Assist patients with pre-operative and post-operative instructions as directed.

•Manage patient records, including electronic health records (EHR) updates and filing.

•Ensure waiting areas and front desk remain clean, welcoming, and organized.

•Support clinical and administrative staff with daily operational need.

PCC

American Hearing Care
Flowery Branch
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Greet and check in patients, creating a welcoming and professional environment.
  • •Schedule patient appointments, hearing tests, fittings, and follow-up visits.
  • Answer phone calls, emails, and patient inquiries in a courteous and timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • Provide patients with education regarding hearing aid care, maintenance, and service procedures.
  • Assist with insurance verification, billing, and collection of payments.
  • Support audiologists or hearing specialists with patient flow and daily operations.
  • Coordinate repairs, warranties, and supply orders for hearing aids and accessories.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all patient confidentiality regulations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and patient-friendly office environment.

Customer Service Rep

Firstsource
Remote
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Answer incoming calls, emails, and online inquiries from members, providers, and partners.

• Provide clear and accurate information regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, authorizations, billing, and coverage policies.

• Research and resolve member concerns and escalate complex issues to appropriate departments when necessary.

• Assist members with navigating online portals, forms, and resources.

• Document all customer interactions in the system accurately and in compliance with company standards.

• Maintain a strong understanding of health insurance products, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Meet or exceed performance metrics, including call quality, resolution time, and customer satisfaction.

• Uphold HIPAA guidelines and ensure the confidentiality of all member information.

• Collaborate with internal departments (claims, provider relations, case management) to ensure timely and accurate resolution of issues.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience

Customer Service Representative

Maximus
Riverview
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Answer incoming calls, emails, and chats regarding ACA marketplace health insurance plans.
  • Assist customers with enrollment, renewals, and plan changes during open enrollment and special enrollment periods.
  • Explain benefits, coverage options, eligibility requirements, and premium tax credits/subsidies.
  • Guide customers through the HealthCare.gov portal or state-based marketplace systems.
  • Resolve billing, claims, and policy issues, escalating complex cases when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
  • Meet performance metrics including call quality, response time, and customer satisfaction.
  • Stay updated on ACA regulations, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide compassionate, clear, and professional communication to diverse customer populations.

Education

Technical -

Florida Career College
06.2018 - 05.2019

High school Diploma -

Armwood high school
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce/Sycle/EMS
  • HIPAA
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient scheduling
  • Insurance verification
  • Electronic health records
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multi-line phone systems

Timeline

Front Desk Coordinator

Milan Eye Center
02.2025 - 01.2026

PCC

American Hearing Care
01.2024 - 01.2025

Customer Service Rep

Firstsource
07.2021 - 01.2024

Customer Service Representative

Maximus
09.2020 - 03.2021

Technical -

Florida Career College
06.2018 - 05.2019

High school Diploma -

Armwood high school
08.2014 - 05.2018
KALEEMA STRAUN