Alesha Bautista
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced Ophthalmic Scribe transitioned into demonstrating knowledge and abilities in loan processing. Effective at organizing paperwork, resolving discrepancies and working with
third-party vendors to clear issues and completing closings. Proficient in Commercial insurance and Medicare guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Funding Specialist
Texas Retina Associates
05.2022 - Current
- Verification and onboarding of new and established patients with multiple non profit organizations and vendor copay programs, coordination of benefits and completion of enrollments.
- Work directly with multiple vendor programs and vendor portals to confirm all enrollments, status of approvals, and ensure payments are processed and received in a timely manner (billing, invoices, and insurance claims, etc.).
- Participate in the implementation and revising of procedures to continuously improve the quality of work being processed
- Submit claims for reimbursement and assistance to patients while providing superior customer service and respect to patients and their families
- Balance patient accounts via Non-Payable reports.
Clinical Technician/Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina Institute of Texas
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality, following HIPAA guidelines and clinic-specific policies to protect sensitive information.
- Enhanced doctor-patient communication by serving as a liaison between ophthalmologists and patients.
- Facilitated timely treatment plans by promptly transcribing doctors'' orders for medication prescriptions and referrals.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Carter Eye Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted in successful Cataract surgical procedures by providing attentive support to surgeon and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Timberview
Mansfield05.2012
Skills
- Non-Profit Organization Funding
- Portfolio Management
- Fundraising strategies
- Customer Service
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Claims review
Timeline
Funding Specialist
Texas Retina Associates
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Technician/Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina Institute of Texas
10.2016 - 05.2022
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Carter Eye Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts -
Dallas County Community College
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Timberview
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