Lashanda Taylor
@lashandataylor
Remote care specialist with 7+ years supporting patients through referrals, scheduling, and empathetic navigation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a dedicated Care Specialist with 7+ years of experience in healthcare, customer service, and high-volume remote call center environments. I focus on delivering exceptional support through phone, live chat, and email—especially when patients need clarity, calm, and next-step guidance.
In my current role as a Referral Coordinator / Patient Access Scheduler (Remote), I provide compassionate support for high-volume inbound and outbound referrals, appointments, insurance questions, and healthcare navigation. I schedule across multiple specialty clinics, research insurance and providers, resolve barriers, and connect patients to the right resources.
I document all interactions accurately in Epic EHR while maintaining HIPAA compliance, and I work independently to consistently meet productivity and quality metrics. I’m recognized for empathy, critical thinking, organization, and delivering high-quality customer experiences in remote settings.
Previously, I served as a Team Lead Assistant (Remote) handling phone/chat/email support, resolving billing and account issues with Zendesk and CRM tools, coaching team members, and managing escalations. Earlier experience includes collection work and behavioral health support, strengthening my attention to documentation, confidentiality, and patient-first communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Direct Care Professional
JAFCO
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Provided compassionate emotional support to children during crisis situations while maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and ensured safety by responding calmly to sensitive situations.
Referral Coordinator
Holy Cross Hospital
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided compassionate support via high-volume inbound and outbound calls for referrals, appointments, insurance questions, and healthcare navigation. Scheduled appointments across specialty clinics, researched issues, and documented interactions in Epic EHR while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Team Lead Assistant (Remote)
Global Response
Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered customer support via phone, chat, and email in a high-volume call center. Resolved billing and account issues using Zendesk and CRM tools, coached team members, handled escalations, and maintained quality and KPI standards.
Collection Agent
United Collection Bureau
Dec 2018 - Oct 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Managed inbound and outbound calls to negotiate payment solutions and resolve customer concerns. Documented account activity while meeting compliance standards.
Behavioral Health Technician
Armor Correctional Health Service
Sep 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 3 months)
Monitored patients and maintained confidential records while documenting observations. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eisenhower High School
High School Diploma
Earned a High School Diploma from Eisenhower High School in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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