Monica Collins
Patient Advocate
Jackson, United States
#OpenToWork
About
Experienced and reliable customer service professional with several years of experience in high-volume environments.
Skilled in guest interaction and communication.
Enthusiastic and personable individual, recognized for excellent customer service.
Able to excel in team environments or alone.
Experience
Patient Advocate
HarmonyCares
Mar 2024 – Nov 2025
• Clearly and accurately conveying information to patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret medical information.
• Care Coordination
• Problem Solving
Care CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
Vista Grande Villa
Apr 2022 – Jul 2024
• Transcribing doctor's orders to ensure they are accurately implemented.
• Coordinating patient admission and transfers.
• Providing information to patients and answering their inquiries.
• Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.
• Assisting staff members and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.
Patient AdmissionOrder TranscriptionAdministrative Tasks
Patient Service Representative
Xcel Staffing
Jan 2022 – Apr 2022
• Greeting patients in a professional manner
• Updating and verifying patient information, including obtaining patient ID/ Insurance verification.
• Schedule and confirm patients' appointments as needed.
• Complete the patient registration process by reviewing accounts and other compliance-related documents for completeness and accuracy.
Patient RegistrationInsurance VerificationAppointment Scheduling
Telephone Operator
Ambs Call Center
Jul 2020 – Jan 2022
• Assist 100+ customers per day, providing successful solutions in a polite manner using active listening to ensure customer retention.
• Record all customer names and contact information in an orderly fashion by utilizing a spreadsheet and other company software.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and its members.
• Call and page appropriate individuals requested by caller and inform them of their message.
• Transfer calls, arrange conference calls, schedule and reschedule appointments.
Customer RetentionCall TransferActive Listening
Certified Trainer/Server
Brinker International Corp. / Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant
Jan 2010 – Aug 2020
• Training new employees.
• Anticipating, identifying, and fulfilling guest needs.
• Monitoring the dining room for optimal guest service.
• Teamwork.
• Upselling entrees and beverages.
• Cash handling procedures.
Employee TrainingGuest ServiceCash Handling
Skills
Team PlayerTraining/TeachingMaintain ComplianceTime ManagementHIPAAProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsHome CareOrganizational SkillsMedical TerminologyCommunication SkillsCustomer Support/ServiceComputer SkillsTypingCall CentersHospitality and Tourism