Kayla Goods
@kaylagoods
Experienced healthcare support specialist dedicated to improving patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am a healthcare support specialist with over 7 years of experience in dental assisting, EHR/EMR systems, and HIPAA compliance. My career has been dedicated to enhancing patient care and satisfaction by streamlining workflows and reducing wait times. I have a proven track record of managing patient admissions, discharges, and transfers effectively, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and timely.
Throughout my career, I have excelled in roles such as Health Unit Coordinator and Patient Access Representative, where I coordinated communication between healthcare professionals and maintained organized clinical workstations. My ability to handle high-volume calls and provide compassionate support to patients has been instrumental in my success. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Health Unit Coordinator
Children's Hospital
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers using Epic EHR for a 30+ bed unit. Coordinated communication between nurses, doctors, and departments to ensure accurate documentation and timely updates.
Patient Access Representative
Advance Diabetes Supply
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Handled 80-120 inbound and outbound calls daily to coordinate orders, schedule appointments, and verify insurance eligibility. Processed prior authorizations and documentation for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers with 98% accuracy.
Front Desk/Dental Assistant
Private Dental Office
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Cross-trained to perform front office and clinical duties in a fast-paced dental practice, improving overall workflow and team coverage. Greeted and checked in 30+ patients daily, verified insurance eligibility, and collected co-pays while maintaining a positive and professional front office.
Patient Access Representative
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Nov 2020 - Present (5 years)
Registered and admitted patients into hospital systems, verifying demographics, insurance, and consent forms. Handled high-volume inbound and outbound calls with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely service for 100+ patients per week.
Patient Care Technician; Service Representative
Baptist Health and UAMS Medical Center
Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, blood pressure, and intake/output per shift for 10-15 patients. Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, feeding, mobility, and toiletries, to ensure patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McClellan Magnet High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2010 - 2014
Completed high school education, focusing on core academic subjects. Developed foundational knowledge and skills for further education and career pursuits.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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