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DONNA J. SCUDDER

Thornton,CO

Summary

Experienced in providing customer service through effective communication and problem resolution, demonstrating proficiency in managing caller inquiries and complaints. Utilized various computer systems to document interactions and ensure accurate message distribution, adhering to established company policies. Successfully navigated multiple software platforms while maintaining a professional demeanor, contributing to efficient call handling and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with different departments to address customer concerns and enhance service delivery.

Telephone Operator with background assisting customers by phone and in person. Friendly and helpful when answering calls and transferring customers. Knowledgeable about services offered and expert at answering commonly asked questions. Focused multi-tasker when toggling between helping in-person customers and promptly responding to calls.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephone Operator

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Boulder , CO
08.2017 - Current
  • Provided customer service to callers by answering questions and providing requested information.
  • Adhered to all company policies related to telephone etiquette and customer service standards.
  • Utilized computer software to record caller's inquiries and complaints.
  • Took messages accurately and delivered them promptly to the intended recipient.
  • Transferred calls as necessary to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Greeted callers warmly and asked how they could be assisted.
  • Reported any issues that arose during telephone conversations to management for further investigation.
  • Resolved customer inquiries quickly and efficiently by utilizing problem-solving skills.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems simultaneously while speaking with customers on the phone.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments regarding customer concerns.
  • Transcribed message details to promptly relay to appropriate recipients.

SCL Health
Broomfield, CO
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintain Government accounts. Contact payer when necessary to obtain status on account, whether in process, payment made or claim denied. Upon payment, must determine if payer paid the correctly by referencing the Colorado DRG chart. Figure amount we will accept and the amount we bill to the patient. Handle correspondence as it comes in, note account and do necessary actions to obtain payment or wait for payment to post.
  • Follow up on late charges incurred to accounts, sending out corrected claim with, dispute and EOB.

CUSTOMER CARE REP II

Centura Health at Home
DENVER, CO
02.2008 - 03.2016
  • I am responsible for identifying appropriate candidates for home care services & hospice. Evaluates patients referred for treatment to determine appropriateness for admission, work with Centura Health hospitals and many other specialty hospitals. Demonstrates excellent ICD-9/10 coding protocol to assess clinical documentation to accurately assign ICD-9-CM. Responsible for all commercial accounts to recode as ICD 10 as necessary for best payment reimbursement. I do provide exceptional customer service while participating in the discharge planning process and evaluating patients for agency services. Ensure referral source and patient needs are met. I possess the knowledge of comprehensive home care services and supporting community organizations. I can manage my time to accomplish multiple tasks in an active office atmosphere with multiple interruptions.
  • Explains and executes the corporate policy of Centura to recipients of home care, oxygen, and hospice for maximum reimbursement. Confers and advises patients and other sources who have a need for financial resources and reimbursement issues.
  • When needed, would assist the medical records team, create patient charts, sort patient's paper work by last name, then first and finally by social security if there was a possibility of duplicate names. Paper work must be filed in order of Medicare consent forms, RN/Dr.s first initial visit, any other signed documents by the patient.

Customer Software Specialist

Avaya Incorporated
Westminster, CO
01.1995 - 01.2007
  • Software Provisionary for mainframe customers, expanding from 1 account to 12.
  • Successfully documented and implemented comprehensive customer service center process procedures for 12 accounts, thus increasing customer satisfaction by 20%. Upgraded and configured software systems. Provided technical expertise and consultation to customers and other team members.
  • Provided strong contributions as key member of the unit quality assurance program which gained the unit control of 3 additional accounts.

Telephone Operator

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Boulder , CO

Education

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate - ICD-10-CM

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, Colorado
05.2014

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate - ICD-9-CM

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, Colorado
07.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Athena
  • Multi-tasking
  • Navigatin Care
  • Active listening
  • Trouble Analyst
  • Smartsheet
  • Demographics
  • Avaya virtual telephone
  • Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Terminology
  • I know Med
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Patient evaluation
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Message distribution
  • Excellent phone demeanor
  • Call routing
  • Computer skills
  • Telecommunications

Timeline

Telephone Operator

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
08.2017 - Current

SCL Health
03.2016 - 03.2017

CUSTOMER CARE REP II

Centura Health at Home
02.2008 - 03.2016

Customer Software Specialist

Avaya Incorporated
01.1995 - 01.2007

Telephone Operator

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate - ICD-10-CM

Emily Griffith Opportunity School

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate - ICD-9-CM

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
DONNA J. SCUDDER