Maria Santacruz
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Attentive Surgery Scheduler familiar with ICD-10 coding, EMR and EHR systems. Skilled in organizing paperwork, sterilizing tools and coordinating supplies. Works well in fast-paced administrative environments focused on maintaining smooth and efficient scheduling services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Medical assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of surgeries and training in scheduling. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in medical. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Desert Orthopedic Center
LAS VEGAS, Nevada
01.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for a Spine surgeon.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Answered phone calls and messages for 1-physician orthopedic medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and OASIS documentation for patient visits.
- Collaborated with assistants and doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
Education
Medical Assistant
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas10.1997
Skills
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
- Epic Systems
- Appointment Scheduling
- Data Entry Software
- HIPAA Compliance
- Insurance Authorizations
- Employee Scheduling
- Outpatient Procedures
- Patient Billing
- Data Entry
Certification
- NCMOA - Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Desert Orthopedic Center
01.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Nevada Career Institute