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ERIKA DENISE MENDOZA

Los Angeles

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Smart decision-maker promoting 20 years in customer service, capable to work in high volume/demanding environments. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships and maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Also, a healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in patient support and administrative tasks within medical facilities. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in patient scheduling, record management, and team collaboration to ensure smooth operations.

Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Long Beach, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Current POC as medical support assistant for outpatient Mental Health department
  • POC for Cardiology-Rheumatology specialty clinic.
  • Check in/Check out patients in all specialty clinics
  • Answer 50+ phone calls, direct calls to the appropriate department or person, and return calls when voicemails are left to ensure patients get the assistance they may need.
  • Cross trained in specialty B and C clinics to assist when needed in other areas; Hematology/ Oncology, Endocrine and Infectious Disease clinics
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between appointments, effectively communicating with both patients and medical professionals on schedule updates or changes.
  • Streamlined patient check-in process with effective communication and organization skills.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment that promoted trust and respect.
  • Built positive communication with patients to make patients feel comfortable during any encounters.
  • Verify and update patient demographics when requested by the patient.
  • Proficient in the use VA system applications needed to schedule appointments such as VSE, ICB, CPRS, CTM, ISS and more.
  • Help guide throughout the VA when a Veteran, Visitor, Employee or any one in general needs help finding a location.
  • Complete TMS trainings
  • Document all patient encounters and alert clinical staff of such when needed to ensure appropriate action is taken.
  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling to optimize clinic workflow.
  • Attend Daily Huddles to help problem solving within the clinic.
  • Work with clinical and administrative staff to improve servicing Veterans.
  • Take the appropriate action to ensure requirements are being met in scheduling appointments, no more than 2 days after an order is entered.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and medical teams to improve care coordination.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with veterans to enhance service satisfaction.
  • Provided compassionate support, addressing patient concerns and inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism and composure in high-stress situations, ensuring the well-being of patients and staff alike.
  • Determined nature and urgency of patient requests to refer patients to appropriate medical staff.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing phone lines.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to enhance clinic efficiency.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and patients to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Provided training and support to new staff on operational procedures and electronic systems.
  • Facilitated patient check-in and check-out processes, enhancing overall patient experience.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive problem-solving and excellent teamwork abilities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
  • Interviewed patients to verify and update clinical and demographic records.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.

SHOWROOM RECEPTIONIST

US Auto Trust for Jaguar Land Rover
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Answer all calls for dealership and directs phone calls to respective departments (Service/ Finance/ Sales/ Parts/ Business office).
  • Assisted customers w/ appointments w/ salesperson
  • Scheduled prospective clients for test drive & Sales appointments.
  • Assisted Sales department w/ incoming clients for appointments in showroom.
  • Deescalated situations with clients on phone.
  • Resolve complaints and delivered complaints designated departments.
  • Delivered messages and packages to respective departments.
  • Assisted business office w/ filing, verifying vehicle certification of sale.
  • Assisting accounts payable with filing monthly expense reports and seal and processed checks.
  • Assisted clients and customers with questions and concerns of each department.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless customer check-ins and service inquiries.
  • Managed 70+ calls
  • Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating efficient information exchange and service delivery.
  • Assisted in maintaining showroom presentation standards, contributing to a welcoming customer environment.
  • Reduced wait times for customers, swiftly attending to their needs upon arrival at the showroom.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth guest check-ins and effective communication.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for sales team, optimizing daily workflow and client engagement.
  • Processed incoming calls and redirected them to appropriate departments for timely responses.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Onsite Technical Lead

Voting Solutions for All People
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Led technical teams to ensure successful deployment of voting systems across various locations.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians on system operations and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Coordinated installation processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and compliance standards.
  • Streamlined support workflows to enhance response times and service quality for clients.
  • Assisted and managed 100+ voters at voter site
  • Handled logistics and setup/ breakdown of BMD (Ballot Marking Device) & Epollbooks at voting centers
  • Tag all devices to ensure at end of day to ensure accuracy & safety of each device and all equipment
  • Rebooted & Troubleshoot devices at voting center
  • Assisted all voter center employees and volunteer w/ equipments
  • Follow protocol to ensure accuracy and protection of ballots

Compliance Specialist

Personnel Concepts
Ontario, Ca
05.2019 - 07.2020

Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulations and organizational policies.

  • Developed and implemented training programs on regulatory requirements for staff.
  • Reviewed and analyzed documentation to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Assist small & mid-size business obtaining all necessary employee labor law requirements
  • Managed 100+ calls a day
  • A weekly top compliance goal maker bringing in new and existing clients. Accomplishing daily goal and surpassing.
  • Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.

Education

Associate's - Esthetician

Paul Mitchell The School
Pasadena, CA
01-2020

Associate of Arts - Product Merchandise & Developement

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • Positive communication skills
  • Multitasking
  • Detail Oriented
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Adaptable to change
  • Patient scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient flow management
  • Sales and customer service
  • Customer service and retention
  • Customer service advocacy

Timeline

MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

VA Long Beach Healthcare System
04.2023 - Current

Onsite Technical Lead

Voting Solutions for All People
11.2022 - 11.2022

SHOWROOM RECEPTIONIST

US Auto Trust for Jaguar Land Rover
09.2022 - 01.2023

Compliance Specialist

Personnel Concepts
05.2019 - 07.2020

Associate's - Esthetician

Paul Mitchell The School

Associate of Arts - Product Merchandise & Developement

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
ERIKA DENISE MENDOZA