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Catherine Hodges

Crowley

Summary

With management experience and exceptional people skills, seeking a career in a professional setting that will enable me to make a positive influence on others. Skilled in organizing paperwork, sterilizing tools and coordinating supplies. Works well in fast-paced administrative environments focused on maintaining smooth and efficient scheduling services.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Coordinator

Joseph & Swan Eye Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, protecting the privacy of patient information at all times.
  • Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Improved patient experience by efficiently coordinating pre-operative preparations and post-operative follow-up care.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, clinicians, and hospital staff throughout the entire surgical process.
  • Provided comprehensive education materials for patients regarding their upcoming surgery, answering questions and alleviating concerns related to the procedure itself or recovery expectations afterward.
  • Verify insurance
  • Quote patient balance prior to surgery

Administrative Assistant

Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic
07.2018 - 10.2019


  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Verify insurance, collect payments
  • Check in/out patients
  • Call reminders for scheduled appointments

Receptionist/Records Clerk

Dr. Susan E. Uhrich & Associates
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Answers multi line phone, Schedule new patients and follow up appts, Process medical record request, Collect payments, Check in/out patients, Call reminders for scheduled appts, Provide onsite training for new hires, Collect urine specimens for lab screens

Server

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Customer service – seating/taking order, Dealt with questions and concerns from customers, Provide onsite training for new hires

Manager/Server

Deano’s Pizza
05.2008 - 06.2015
  • Interviewed and hired new employees, Provided onsite training for new hires, Dealt with the questions and concerns from customers, Answered multi-line phone, Customer service-seating/taking orders, Supervised employees during shifts

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Louisiana State Univeristy at Eunice
Eunice, LA

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish
Crowley, LA

Skills

  • Result-oriented
  • Client focused
  • Quick learner
  • Computer proficient
  • File/record maintenance
  • Training of employees
  • Customer Service
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Insurance Verification
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Professionalism and Confidentiality
  • Patient coordination
  • Data Entry Efficiency
  • Medical Office Experience

References

Upon request

Timeline

Surgical Coordinator

Joseph & Swan Eye Center
10.2019 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic
07.2018 - 10.2019

Receptionist/Records Clerk

Dr. Susan E. Uhrich & Associates
04.2016 - 07.2018

Server

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers
05.2015 - 05.2018

Manager/Server

Deano’s Pizza
05.2008 - 06.2015

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Louisiana State Univeristy at Eunice

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish
Catherine Hodges