Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Hackensack Meridian Health SOMC. Proven expertise in HIPAA compliance and incoming call management, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional patient interactions. Recognized for strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting healthcare staff in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary-Emergency Department
Hackensack Meridian Health SOMC
Manahawkin
06.2022 - 11.2023
Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff daily.
Processed incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel promptly.
Ensured compliance with health regulations and hospital policies consistently.
Organized and prioritized tasks to support unit operations effectively.
Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information, and medical personnel access.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Managed confidential information with discretion and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Unit Secretary-Endoscopy
Hackensack Meridian Health SOMC
Manahawkin
10.2021 - 06.2022
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Handled incoming calls, addressing inquiries, and directing them appropriately.
Facilitated patient check-in procedures to enhance workflow.
Supported staff with various clerical tasks as needed.
Prepared patient charts for physicians prior to appointments
Maintained accurate patient records and filing systems according to established policies and procedures.
Ensured HIPAA compliance was maintained throughout the department by following protocols.
Confirmed patient appointments and documenting confirmation.
Compiled and submitted daily, weekly, and monthly reports to healthcare administrators.
Managed office inventory and ordered medical supplies as needed.
Access Services Representative
Hackensack Meridian Health SOMC
Manahawkin
01.2020 - 10.2021
Managed electronic health records to ensure accurate patient information.
Maintained confidentiality of patient records in compliance with regulations.
Managed patient access inquiries and provided essential information to healthcare staff.
Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Assembled registration paperwork and placed identification bands on patient.
Greeted patients upon arrival and gathered necessary information for check in process.
Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic and insurance information.
Communicated effectively with patients to gather necessary documentation and data.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA regulations.
Provided support during peak hours when needed including weekends and holidays.
Collected co-pays due from patients according to established procedures.
Verified insurance information and entered data into patient records system.
Telephone Operator
Hackensack Meridian Health-SOMC
Manahawkin
07.2018 - 10.2021
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Operated telephone switchboard to provide information, take messages and forward calls.
Assisted patients and families with inquiries and information requests.
Operated multi-line phone system, ensuring prompt call handling.
Trained new staff on call procedures and system usage.
Responded to customers' requests for assistance with various issues they were having.
Routed calls to the correct department based on caller needs.
Adhered to all company policies related to telephone etiquette and customer service standards.
Updated personnel directory to keep telephone extensions and employee information current.
Participated in emergency preparation meetings to understand crisis management procedures.
Paged employees over PA system to ensure prompt connection with callers.
Reported telephone line issues and outages for prompt repairs.
Navigated multiple computer systems simultaneously while speaking with customers on the phone.
Utilized paging technology within organization to connect quickly with key people.
Alerted staff of emergency information and general announcements using PA system.
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