Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Handled incoming phone calls professionally, addressing customer inquiries or directing them appropriately within the store.
Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Addressed customer issues tactfully, resolving any concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customer
Medical Receptionist
5 Months
Valentine Family Medical Centre | 04.2023 - 09.2023
Serve patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts
Welcome patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring enquiries, opening and closing of practice.
Medical Receptionist
6 Months
Good practice | 08.2021 - 02.2022
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing / Book, change and cancel patient appointments in keeping with guidelines
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal
patient loads and availability
Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care
Familiar with Best Practice Software and completed Bp Premier Virtual Training Course -
Medical Reception Essentials
Archive patients who no longer attend this practice / Culling of old medical records according to legislated guidelines
Assist patients with mobility, literacy, language and comprehension difficulties
Check fax machine and distribute incoming faxes / Collect, open, stamp and distribute
incoming mail, messages are complete, details correct and relay in timely manner
Ensure equipment is switched off, alarms on and building is secure at end of day, safety and
cleanliness of reception and waiting room areas / Follow opening and closing procedures / policy and procedure manual guidelines - bring to attention of Manager any items which are
not correct or require updating
Photocopying / Prepare and post outgoing mail / Prepare banking and take to bank /
Prepare Medicare claims forms / Receipt incoming payments /Report equipment failures and maintenance requirements / Scan incoming correspondence / Send outgoing faxes / Store
cash in safe location / Transfer and receive patient health records /Type outgoing
correspondence
Work cooperatively with all GPs, nurses, management and administration staff
Customer Service Specialist
3 Months
Impelus Limited | 03.2020 - 06.2020
Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion
during routine calls
Described and explained details about insurance options to inform customers and guide
purchasing decisions
Offering internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction
and business success
Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual
needs
Maintained financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales
Carried out opening and closing functions to meet operational needs underpinning strong
customer service
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs
and recommend appropriate solutions.
Marketing Specialist
3 Months
Business Enterprise Centre - Kerrie Garvey | 01.2020 - 04.2020
Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising
Coordinated with social media, public relations and management teams to execute product introductions
Worked closely with all management to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings
Optimized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts
Came up with unique and innovative ideas for advertising
Strengthened marketing programs to capture new business and take advantage of changing trends in client markets
Established community relationships by coordinating events to maximize marketing strategies
Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales process support and responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably
Planned and instituted social media marketing plan for Wanderer's Hub
Maintained expert-level skills in digital platforms such as google and social media platforms
Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media
Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships
Utilized techniques such as cold calling, networking and prospecting to develop new leads and clients
Increased customer engagement through social media.
Lead Generator
4 Years 11 Months
Interactive Media Trading | 02.2015 - 01.2020
Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been
solicited through advertisements
Record names, addresses,
purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted
Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists
purchased from other organisations
Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
Motel Receptionist
1 Year 7 Months
Sleep Express Motel | 09.2013 - 04.2015
Reception duties, such as taking telephone calls and booking rooms and appointments
Preparing customers quotes on request
Excellent customer service skills to exceed guests' expectations and build rapport to ensure they had a great stay and kept them coming back
Expanded customer base by identifying needs, developing solutions and delivering client-centered products
Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches
Developed, delivered, engaging polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons
Maintained and organized a customer database of over 600 clients nationwide Using appropriate open-ended questions to discover the prospects' needs and requirements
Built strong client relationships and provided high value-adding services, resulting in company profit increase
Addressed problems in a proactive and knowledgeable manner to maintain and enhance client satisfaction
Controlled digital access, used confidential waste bins and shredders, and locked document storage cabinets to protect confidential files, reports and fiscal data
Created and managed knowledge base to offer staff and customers immediate informational access to products, tourist attractions, services, and organization in and around the area
Welcoming and smart, focusing on the things that really matter to guests and get them right every time.
Medical Receptionist
1 Year 1 Month
Menai Medical Centre | 06.2013 - 07.2014
Year 2 months)
Demonstrating outstanding people skills with the ability to care for
patients of all ages and work as part of a busy team been proficient in GENIE, medicare and EFTPOS facilities and CRM
Having proven the ability to prioritize, multi-task and use of medical
terminology
Liaise with GP's, nurses and allied health professionals
Importing and exporting of patient medical records
Proven confidentiality
Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment
processing
Checking of patient data including insurance, demographic and health history to ensure all information was current
Responsible for Keeping a tidy waiting room neat and organized at all times by stacking magazines, removing trash and overseeing any
tasks needing attention
Communications Assistant
14 Years 11 Months
Ambulance Service NSW | 05.1998 - 04.2013
Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving
overall operational improvements
Answered emergency 000 calls, obtaining address details, calming caller and offering medical
advice until paramedics arrive on scene
Detail oriented, self motivated and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
Excellence in all MS Office Applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint
Quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
Tasks to resolve medical emergencies and customer issues quickly and efficiently
Worked with Supervisors to resolve emergency response problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
Familiar with VISICAD and GENIE software
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
Answer multi-line phones and either direct caller's to the appropriate party or handle caller's needs myself
Familiar with VISICAD and GENIE software
Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and obtain insurance information and any other necessary data
Provide patients with intake and new patient forms as well as copies of office policies and legally required documents
Experience with Medicare billing and private billing practices
Maintain hard copy patient records as well as files stored in the system
Process payments from patients for co-pays and uninsured visits
Schedule appointments for new and recurring patients based on Physician and availability
Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments and to help them schedule testing for off-site services
Provide patients with support and guidance as needed.
Customer Service Assistant
14 Years 4 Months
Sound Advertising Pty Ltd | 07.1997 - 11.2011
Months)
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Ability to effectively liaise with customers and diverse range of team members
Operated POS system to itemize and complete average number of customer purchases
Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge
Aptitude and interest for technical/industrial products/services
Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise
Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsible for opening and closing stores.
Retail Sales Associate
4 Years 4 Months
Adult Xxx City | 05.2007 - 09.2011
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and increased customer satisfaction
Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down
hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations
Approached each problem with a fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve
concerns
Determined solutions for clients promptly and professionally
Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer
experiences
Educated customers on promotions to enhance increased sales
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote
loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Manager Sales
13 Years 11 Months
Mundarra | 01.1993 - 12.2006
Consistently saved costs while increasing profits
Folded and arranged garments in attractive displays
Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business
Recommended alternative items if the product was out of stock
Created and maintained an organized database to develop promotional sales
Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge
Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote a visually appealing
environment.
Youth Worker
3 Years 7 Months
Police Citizens Youth Club | 01.1990 - 08.1993
Complaint resolution and Oral and
Provided key emotional support to special needs youth written communications
Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional
Strong technical/system
and educational areas experience - Confident with online
systems [i.e
Social media and
Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during
website live chat] and internal
crisis moments
CRM's
Helped social workers build, coordinate and lead programs
Administrative Support
supporting individuals with concerns
Strong clinical assessment skills
Support person going to court proceedings and Juvenile Justice
Clinical interventions
appointments with troubled youth
Knowledge of NSW Juvenile Justice
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize the System
benefits of programs
Skilled in crisis intervention
techniques
Educated potential participants on available services and processes
Organisation and time
to engage in a program
management skills
Identified and addressed clients' barriers to self-sufficiency such as
Proven capacity to manage
substance abuse and educational deficiencies professional boundaries
Emergency telephone response
Education
Higher School Certificate
Muswellbrook High School
- Emergency Medical Dispatch
NSW Ambulance Service | Sydney, NSW
- THE BEST PRACTICE SOFTWARE COURSE
Best Practice | 10.2021
Bp Premier Virtual Training Course - Medical Reception Essentials
12 Oct 2021
Diploma of Small Business Management - Small Business Management
Bussiness Enterprise Centre | 1993
35
years of professional experience
With 15 years' experience in a busy critical call center environment, receiving recording and quickly progressing emergency phone calls made to Triple Zero (000) whilst providing first aid advice over the phone and reassurance to distressed members of the community. Communications assistants are the first contact for callers in emergency situations and be able to handle stressful situations with maturity, empathy, calmness, and accountability. Experienced call center and retail sales Assistant having an excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saving costs while increasing profits.