Lauren Kahn

Lauren Kahn

Customer Service Associate

San Antonio, TX, United States

#OpenToWork

About

Empathetic and detail-oriented professional with 3+ years of experience delivering high- quality customer service across phone, email, chat, and in-person channels. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality, navigate complex software systems, and guide users through online platforms. Strong active listener skilled in de-escalation, clear communication, and providing supportive, compliant care to diverse populations.

What I'm looking for

Seeking a patient services, member support, or clinical research support role where I can use 3+ years of customer service experience and my background in HIPAA compliance, participant coordination, and multi-system data entry. Open to remote or hybrid positions in healthcare, health tech, or research settings.

Experience

User Support & Program Assistant

UTSA & University of Michigan–Flint

Jan 2023 – Present

 Guided participants through online portals, resolving digital access issues, account registration, and technical system questions.  Maintained strict confidentiality and data security protocols, ensuring all participant records met standard compliance regulations.  Coordinated scheduling, updated documentation across digital systems, and communicated complex study criteria to diverse groups.  Used active listening and empathy to ensure a supportive, stress-free experience for all participants.

User SupportData SecurityScheduling Coordination
Panda Express

Front of House Specialist

Panda Express

May 2022 – Apr 2023

 Delivered friendly, fast-paced service in a high-volume setting, processing transactions and resolving order concerns with a positive attitude.  Multi-tasked effectively under pressure during peak business hours while maintaining high quality standards.

Customer ServiceTransaction ProcessingOrder Resolution
ASEA

Customer Service Associate

ASEA

Mar 2021 – Apr 2022

 Assisted customers daily via phone, email, and chat, maintaining an empathetic, solution-oriented approach.  Resolved complex account inquiries, clarified program guidelines, and provided accurate details to support member retention.  Navigated multiple proprietary systems and customer databases simultaneously to update records and resolve issues efficiently.  Built immediate rapport with customers through active listening and personalized, compassionate support.  Managed an influx of high-volume, sensitive calls during the COVID-19 pandemic, guiding members through difficult subscription adjustments and financial cancellations with empathy, active listening, and de-escalation.

Customer ServiceProprietary SystemsAccount Management

Education

University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts · Psychology

Certifications

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Good Clinical Practice

CITI Human Subjects & Data Protection Certification

CITI

Skills

DocumentationData EntryOnline Account NavigationDe-escalationActive ListeningTechnical TroubleshootingPatient PrivacyHIPAA GuidelinesCustomer Service

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)