Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Bridgette Howard

Nashville

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Specialist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
11.2024 - Current
  • Greeted patients and families, providing a welcoming environment at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
  • Scheduled appointments efficiently using electronic health record systems.
  • Verified patient information and insurance details for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assisted with patient check-in and check-out processes to ensure smooth operations.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding patient needs and concerns.
  • Managed incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments promptly.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve patient service delivery processes.

Sales in gift shop /Ticket Office sales

General Jackson Showboat at Opryland
Nashville
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
  • Maintained store appearance by organizing merchandise displays.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet sales goals.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.

PBX Switchboard Operator

Ascension St Thomas Hospital
Nashville
08.1999 - 11.2023
  • Operated multi-line phone system to manage incoming calls efficiently.
  • Directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel promptly.
  • Maintained accurate and updated directory of hospital staff and services.
  • Assisted visitors with inquiries and provided information about hospital amenities.
  • Monitored emergency codes and communicated alerts to relevant teams.
  • Established positive relationships with customers through effective communication techniques.
  • Operated audio conferencing equipment for multiple parties during conference calls.
  • Updated customer contact information into the database system after each call was completed.
  • Provided support to staff members who had difficulty navigating through the PBX switchboard interface.
  • Conducted daily maintenance checks on all PBX switchboard components.
  • Greeted callers, ascertained nature of business, and directed calls to appropriate personnel or department.
  • Responded to emergency situations by connecting callers with the proper authorities in a timely manner.
  • Logged all customer complaints into an online tracking system for follow up purposes.
  • Answered and routed incoming calls on a multi-line PBX switchboard.
  • Provided information regarding company services, hours of operation, and other related questions.

Switchboard Operator/Scheduler

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Nashville
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Operated multi-line phone system to direct calls efficiently.
  • Provided information to patients regarding appointment scheduling and services.
  • Assisted medical staff by relaying messages and urgent requests promptly.
  • Managed patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Answered calls with friendly and polite approach to engage callers and deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained a clean work area by organizing supplies neatly throughout shift.
  • Assisted in resolving scheduling conflicts through effective negotiation skills.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.

Clinical Specialist

Howell Allen Clinic
Nashville
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • I scheduled diagnostic tests and surgeries.
  • Responsible for the authorization of tests.

Verified and updated the necessary information in the database.

Patient Registration Specialist

The Surgical Clinic
Nashville
02.2007 - 09.2009
  • Registered patients by gathering personal and insurance information efficiently.
  • Verified insurance eligibility using electronic health record systems.
  • Managed patient appointments and coordinated scheduling with healthcare providers.
  • Assisted patients in completing necessary forms and documentation accurately.
  • Handled patient inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and empathy.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow in the office.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines strictly.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients using an electronic medical record system.
  • Ensured all forms were completed accurately, including insurance information and other demographic data.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately according to established procedures.
  • Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records.

Front Desk Receptionist

Neurologic Consultants P.C
Nashville
09.1995 - 02.2007
  • Greeted visitors and clients with professionalism and courtesy.
  • Managed multi-line phone system to direct calls efficiently.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for office staff.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages promptly.
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Reconciled daily financial transactions against cash receipts at the end of each day's business activity.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.

Front desk/Medical Scheduler

Outpatient Diagnostic Center Of Nashville
Nashville
03.1989 - 07.1995
  • Scheduled patient appointments using electronic medical record systems.
  • Verified insurance information and obtained prior authorizations.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients to improve scheduling experience.
  • Answered incoming calls from patients inquiring about their upcoming appointments or requesting changes to existing ones.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Followed up with patients and confirmed appointments.
  • Greeted patients and guests upon entering lobby areas.
  • Ensured that all necessary documents were completed correctly prior to patient's appointment date.
  • Routed calls and correspondence to appropriate medical staff.
  • collected co-pays

Data Entry Clerk

Parkview Hospital
Nashville
09.1983 - 03.1989
  • Entered data into company databases accurately and efficiently.
  • Processed incoming information and ensured timely updates in systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve data discrepancies.
  • Reviewed documents for accuracy before entering into the system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whites Creek High School
Nashville, TN
05-1980

Skills

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient check-in/check-out
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Patient check-in
  • Money handling
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Privacy regulations knowledge
  • Problem-solving
  • Appointment reminders
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Payment processing
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft 360

Timeline

Patient Service Specialist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current

Sales in gift shop /Ticket Office sales

General Jackson Showboat at Opryland
04.2022 - 10.2024

Switchboard Operator/Scheduler

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
03.2019 - 03.2019

Clinical Specialist

Howell Allen Clinic
09.2009 - 07.2010

Patient Registration Specialist

The Surgical Clinic
02.2007 - 09.2009

PBX Switchboard Operator

Ascension St Thomas Hospital
08.1999 - 11.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Neurologic Consultants P.C
09.1995 - 02.2007

Front desk/Medical Scheduler

Outpatient Diagnostic Center Of Nashville
03.1989 - 07.1995

Data Entry Clerk

Parkview Hospital
09.1983 - 03.1989

High School Diploma -

Whites Creek High School
Bridgette Howard