Kamari Garrison
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Contributes ability to quickly learn healthcare systems and software, alongside strong customer service skills. Ready to use and develop administrative and interpersonal skills.
Experience with patient registration, insurance verification, and data management. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to provide exceptional patient support and streamline admission processes. Knowledge of healthcare systems and compliance standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant Intern
Mecklenburg County Public Health Department- Meck Dental
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted the department manager with administrative duties, including scheduling meetings and coordinating communications
- Increased accuracy of documentation by proofreading, editing, and formatting reports and presentations.
- Assisted with organization and maintenance of office filing system for easy retrieval of information.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of sensitive information to protect privacy and security of company data.
- Assisted in the coordination of public health initiatives and events related to dental care
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Prepared and edited documents and reports for quality and accuracy.
Patient Access Representative
Atrium Health
02.2025 - Current
- Greets and assists patients and visitors
- Assist in collecting copays, deductibles and documenting financial transactions
- Patient registration and data management: accurately register patients upon arrival and collecting accurate personal information
- Insurance verification: confirm patient insurance details and accurately run the correct insurance information to ensure proper billing
- Uphold HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines while communicating effectively in a healthcare setting.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Streamlined patient registration processes by implementing efficient data collection methods and reducing wait times.
Specialty Sales Associate
Target
04.2024 - Current
- Optimize customer experience by organizing inventory and aiding with customer needs quickly and accurately
- Maintain company standard of fitting room cleanliness
- Conducted engaging product demonstrations that showcased the unique qualities of specialty items, resulting in increased sales.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to the specialty sales field, applying learned skills on the job.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store targets while maintaining a positive work environment.
Associate
Carowinds
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Assist guests waiting for attractions and enforcing all restrictions and recommendations
- Communicate safety regulations and assist in evacuation efforts as needed
- Monitor attractions continuously for safety concerns and communicate to appropriate personnel
- Conduct sales transactions on POS system
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Cashier
Food Lion
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Accurately counting and handling transactions efficiently
- Provided friendly and helpful services to customers, addressing questions and concerns
- Proficient in using electronic cash registers and POS software
- Minimized wait times for customers by efficiently handling busy periods
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
University of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SCHigh School Diploma -
Indian Land High School
05.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Suite
- Problem Solving
- POS System
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Health Communication
- Health Promotion & Education
- Insurance verification
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- BLS
- HIPPA Compliance
Community Service
Block Love Organization, 2020-12, 2021-05, Developed experience and skills working compassionately and empathetically with people, Effective communication with diverse individuals
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Intern
Mecklenburg County Public Health Department- Meck Dental
06.2025 - 08.2025
Patient Access Representative
Atrium Health
02.2025 - Current
Specialty Sales Associate
Target
04.2024 - Current
Associate
Carowinds
07.2022 - 06.2024
Cashier
Food Lion
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
University of South Carolina Columbia
High School Diploma -
Indian Land High School
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