KAREN ECKARDT
10318 SW 145 CT
Miami, Fl 33186
Cell: 305.962.9026
[email protected]
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position using my knowledge and successful experience within the Healthcare Industry.
             
EXPERIENCE
MERCY HOSPITAL.  Miami, Fl.  April 2003-Present.
Registration Associate II, Admitting Office

� Supervise personnel and assign job duties.
� Interview and register inpatients and outpatients.
� Schedule future admissions.
� Assign beds for the Emergency Room, Direct Admissions, and Surgery.
� Verify insurance policies as well as obtaining insurance authorizations.
� Resolved problems. Effective at dealing with complaints.
� Detail oriented and resourceful in the completion of tasks with ability to multi-task effectively.
� Self-motivated, efficient, resourceful and reliable under pressure.
� Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


APPLE FINANCIAL.  Mercy Hospital, Miami, Fl. June 2002 � Dec. 2003.
Collector, Emergency Room
� Interview and verify patient information.
� Collect insurance co-payments.
� Remain calm and professional during periods of critical need.
� Qualify patients for Medicaid and/or other financial programs.


SILVIO AMICO, ESQ.  Miami, Fl. Aug 2001 � June 2002
Administrative Assistant
� Scheduled appointments and maintained up to date client files.
� Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence.
� Maintained and updated client information on the company database.
� Prepare Court documentation.
� Interview potential clients as well as giving consultations.
� Efficient customer service and problem solving skills.


EDUCATION
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2003 � 2006
Bachelor in Biology/Minor in Chemistry

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, 2001 � 2003
Associates in Arts in Biology

             
SKILLS
Languages English and Spanish (Read, Write and Speak)
Computers Windows, MS Office
References Available upon request.
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