Skilled Advanced Medical Support Assistant with experience in healthcare administration and patient services. Strengths include effective communication, multitasking, and ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Previous roles have demonstrated clear impact through improved office efficiency and high levels of patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran’s Administration Healthcare
Willoughby, OH
10.2024 - Current
40 hours a week
Work on the Behavioral Health Unit and attend daily huddles as part of the BHIP Team.
Enrollment Team (enrolling Veterans into the Healthcare system)
Assisted with the scheduling of patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, photocopying and scanning documents.
Maintained accurate records of patient medical history, medications, test results, and other pertinent information in electronic health record system.
Provided support to physicians by entering orders into the computerized order entry system accurately.
Greeted patients upon arrival and directed them to their destination within the facility.
Answered phone calls from patients or healthcare providers and responded to inquiries professionally.
Verified patient insurance coverage for services rendered at the facility.
Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers by providing information on policies, procedures, benefits and other relevant topics.
Updated outdated patient information to maintain current records.
Patient Rep II
University Hospitals
11.2022 - Current
40 hours a week
Triage calls (to other areas and clinical staff).
Performs various administrative/clerical duties.
Greeted visitors and answered phones in a professional manner.
Maintained records of patient interactions, documenting all inquiries and resolutions.
Assessed patient needs and provided appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers.
Distributed informational materials about practice policies, procedures, and services.
Provided customer service to patients by answering questions and addressing complaints.
Assisted patients in scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and completing paperwork.
Collected patient payments, reconciled accounts receivable, and prepared financial reports.
Performed data entry tasks for patient information into electronic health record systems.
Verified insurance eligibility for services rendered to ensure accurate billing procedures.
Revenue Cycle Specialist II
University Hospitals Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022
40 hours a week plus overtime.
Schedules and manages appointments for patients.
Interviews patients (face-to-face, phone, or via document) and utilizes multiple complex applications to create or validate patient medical records or insurance/bill using demographic and insurance information.
Mastery of skills relating to insurance coverage, benefits, rules, and regulations, and allocation of plans. Accurate information and fulfillment of requirements result in expected payment for services.
Verifies and allocates insurance plans, utilizing electronic eligibility tools, phone calls payer, accesses web portals, and initiates appropriate action for services, including non-covered and out-of-network insurance services.
Executes patient estimate, educates guarantor regarding charges and out-of-pocket liability, and establishes payment plan when applicable for professional and technical services.
Successfully calculates, collects, and posts co-pays, deductible, co-insurance, and prior balance due from patients in accordance with policy; meets or exceeds collection targets and productivity standards.
Takes appropriate steps to balance and secure cash in accordance with UH policy.
Takes steps to prevent medical record duplications or incorrect patient selection, imperative to patient safety; safeguards Protected Health Information (PHI).
Contacts physician or other clinical provider to validate, clarify information on orders, schedules, or other requirements, such as patient instructions.
Utilizes electronic reports, worklists, and queues to identify claims requiring updating; makes corrections as needed to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Schedules professional and technical patient appointments using multiple software applications.
Verifies insurance benefits/coverage using electronic eligibility tool or phone call; initiates appropriate action to complete a Notice of Admission (NOA).
Completes daily reconciliation of the Important Medicare Message (IMM) and Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ) in accordance with government regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned and participates in enterprise special projects as needed.
Environmental Specialist
Univeristy Hospitals
Chardon, Ohio
12.2019 - 12.2020
40 hours a week.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
Vacuumed carpets and upholstered furniture.
Swept, mopped, scrubbed and waxed floors.
Dusted furniture, pictures, window sills and other surfaces.
Emptied trash receptacles and disposed of waste materials properly.
Stocked linen closets with fresh linens as needed.
Replenished supplies such as soap, toilet paper and paper towels in restrooms.
Maintained cleaning equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
Removed spots from rugs using appropriate methods.
Responded promptly to requests for housekeeping services from staff or visitors.
Performed general maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs or fixing broken locks on doors and windows.
Assisted in the set-up of conference rooms for meetings or events.
Inspected all areas after completion of work to ensure that they were cleaned properly.
Used ladders to reach high ceilings and walls for dusting purposes.
Followed safety procedures when using chemical agents to clean surfaces or laundry detergents when washing linens and clothes.
Treasurer (Elected Position)
Fairport Harbor Teacher Association (Union)
Fairport Harbor, USA
06.2018 - 12.2019
40 hours aweek
Drafted necessary reports according to management needs.
Completed financial due diligence.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with staff.
Prepared documents for Human Resources pertaining to union dues.
Collaborated with Human Resources to prevent and resolve issues.
Supported department staff by performing a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks.
Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling the general ledger
Collaborated in the development of meeting procedures following Robert's Rules of Order.
Attended executive committee meetings and collaborated on staff issues and problem resolution.
Prepared monthly reports for the Union President
Reviewed accountant's entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits and corrected any discrepancies
Performed research and due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner
Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets
Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades
Completed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials
Custodian and Union Treasurer
Fairport Harbor Exempted Village Schools
Fairport Harbor, USA
08.2016 - 12.2019
Enrolled New hires into the union
Worked with management when repairs were needed to ensure that problems were resolved quickly
Properly used all chemicals and equipment to ensure safe working conditions
Checked all equipment routinely to ensure that it was operating properly
Night Manager
Dollar General
Mentor, USA
07.2013 - 03.2019
30 hours a week
Resolved customer issues
Handled cash
Prepared bank deposit slips
Performed data entry
Performed register audits
Stocked shelves
Prepared cashier reports
Interacted with vendors
Unloaded trucks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Franklin University
Franklin, OH
10-2027
Associate of Arts Degree - Business Administration And Management
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH
12-2022
Skills
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Collaborative Problem Solver
Prioritization Skills
Expense Tracking
Data Acquisition
Effective Listening Skills
Detail-Oriented Data Input
Telecommunication Expertise
Proactive Initiative
Effective Organizational Skills
Strong communication abilities
Electronic Health Records Management
Patient Scheduling
Calm and level-headed under duress
Analytical decision-making skills
Customer Service
Insurance company procedures understanding
Proficient in patient scheduling
Recordkeeping skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Stress management techniques
Medical terminology proficiency
Timeline
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran’s Administration Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Patient Rep II
University Hospitals
11.2022 - Current
Revenue Cycle Specialist II
University Hospitals Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022
Environmental Specialist
Univeristy Hospitals
12.2019 - 12.2020
Treasurer (Elected Position)
Fairport Harbor Teacher Association (Union)
06.2018 - 12.2019
Custodian and Union Treasurer
Fairport Harbor Exempted Village Schools
08.2016 - 12.2019
Night Manager
Dollar General
07.2013 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Franklin University
Associate of Arts Degree - Business Administration And Management
Lakeland Community College
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