Organized patient access and surgery scheduling professional with a background in registration, insurance verification, and EMR documentation. Handles patient check-in, appointment coordination, and intake with accuracy, confidentiality, and calm service in busy healthcare settings.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Centralized Patient Access Rep III
MultiCare Health
Auburn, Washington
02.2026 - Current
Registered MultiCare Health patients and verified demographics, insurance, and coverage details.
Scheduled MultiCare Health appointments and coordinated patient flow across departments.
Collected patient information and completed intake forms with accuracy and confidentiality.
Resolved patient access questions and guided callers through admission processes.
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Responded to incoming calls promptly and professionally in a professional manner.
Established new patient accounts in EMR system.
Assisted with scheduling outpatient appointments.
Surgery Scheduler
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Federal Way, Washington
06.2025 - 12.2026
Coordinated with surgery schedulers to efficiently schedule surgeries across all types.
Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of procedures.
Scheduled surgical cases using Virginia Mason Medical Center provider calendars and operating room blocks.
Verified insurance details and surgery authorization requirements before procedures.
Communicated detailed surgery instructions, arrival times, and preparation steps to ensure patient readiness.
Informed patients about procedures and treatment options. about surgeries and providing treatment plan documentation.
Greeted and interacted with patients to address inquiries and provide essential information.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Patient Access Representative
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Auburn, Washington
01.2023 - 04.2025
Welcomed patients upon arrival at the office, guiding them through check-in processes.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Managed incoming calls, efficiently scheduling patient appointments based on availability.
Processed payments using credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
Supported medical staff by ensuring accurate completion of patient paperwork, streamlining administrative processes.
Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
Resolved client complaints by implementing timely corrective actions and making referrals.
Stayed calm under pressure and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
Adhered to established protocols for document handling to ensure patient record confidentiality.
Recommended service improvements that contributed to reducing recurring patient issues and complaints.
Administrative Assistant
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
01.2020 - 12.2022
Managed multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors to ensure smooth communication flow.
Processed patient copayments efficiently at front desk.
Schedule recheck appointments, new patients, post ops, pre ops, etc.
Exercise problem solving and conflict resolution skills when handling patient complaints.
Fostered strong customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and accommodating special requests.
Oversaw inventory of office supplies and placed orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Transcribed provider dictations and sent for approval.
Knowledge in NextGen EMR, EPIC, and Phoenix.
Front Desk Lead
Cosmetic surgery & Dermatology of Issaquah
05.2018 - 01.2020
Check in patients, verifying contact, insurance information.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly, addressing inquiries and resolving needs.
Processed copayments and account balances at the front desk.
Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring timely service and effective management of guest needs in a busy facility.
Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
Executed daily paperwork and computer data entry according to management's directions.
Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Organized incoming faxes and directed them to the appropriate healthcare provider.
Scanned and uploaded essential documents into patients' electronic medical records using EMA.
Schedule appointments in EMA Systems.
Scanned the schedules for mistakes or incorrect appointments to be rescheduled.
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
NW Sports Rehab
12.2016 - 02.2018
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Resolved customer issues efficiently and alerted supervisor promptly for escalated matters.
Directed incoming correspondence and messages to appropriate team members to facilitate timely communication.
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Processed and recorded financial transactions, including deposits and payments, to ensure accurate accounting.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
Sorted mail and EOBs, entering accurate data into patient charts to maintain up-to-date records.
Manage Evicore online authorizations for insurance purposes.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Medical Receptionist
Dermatology of Seattle
01.2016 - 11.2016
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out, and payment processing to enhance patient flow.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Assisted patients in completing medical forms and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Verified patient insurance information using designated online portals.
Opened the clinic daily, printed the schedules for the providers, made coffee in the waiting area and made sure that everything was clean and ready for patients' use.
Checked and routed voicemails to ensure timely communication with patients and staff.
Responded promptly to important emails from patients and staff.
Sorted incoming faxes every 10 minutes and contacted referrals accordingly.
Prepare the charts for the upcoming days and call new patients for reminders of appointments.
File any reports, prescriptions, biopsies, chart notes, letters, etc into the patients' charts.
Confirm appointments through the automated system that the patients use to reply using via text.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Medical Receptionist
Proliance Surgeons
08.2014 - 12.2015
Welcome and greet patients/clients/visitors to the department in a manner that is helpful and friendly
Checked in patients and provided correct paperwork based on appointment type
Schedule recheck appointments, new patients, post ops, pre ops, etc
Utilized NextGen EMR and Phoenix software to manage patient information effectively
Exercised problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to address patient complaints
Maintain patient areas, office supplies, and front desk area
Perform day to day general office duties including copying, faxing, scanning, and data entry
Medical Receptionist
East Hill Medical Clinic
02.2012 - 08.2014
Prepared patient charts for check-in, ensuring readiness for timely consultations
Scheduled and rescheduled appointments, coordinating interpreter services as needed for patients
Verified insurance information and updated changes before patient appointments
Managed daily opening and closing procedures of the clinic
I answered phones and relayed them to the correct extension.
Patient Access Rep I - Access Services (PRN) at UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatient Access Rep I - Access Services (PRN) at UT Southwestern Medical Center