Diligent with solid background in managing front desk operations and ensuring smooth visitor experiences. Successfully handled high-volume call management and appointment scheduling, contributing to efficient office operations. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills to foster welcoming environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
LECOM INSTITUTE OF SUCEESSFUL LIVING
09.2024 - Current
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Efficient on using the Medent System
Collect co payments/print out cash report at end of shift
Answer all incoming calls, check office voicemail through out the day
Triage calls for issues patients are having or had, requests for prescription refills, testing results/lab results and route to the correct Medical Assistant
Complete new patient referrals(fax or in person) set up chart, include demographics, check insurance eligibility, call for previous records scan to chart making sure ready for patients appointment
Schedule follow up appointments at check out
Set recalls if the Provider schedule is not available in the
time frame patient needs a follow up
Always run eligibility and update patients insurance making sure Providers are in network
Sort fax machine
Set up luncheons with Drugs Reps and Providers
Notify proper person when office supplies are low, Providers appointment cards , toner , paper, etc
Report any phone issues to the appropriate person
Care Connect Remote
Highmark
06.2024 - 08.2024
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Scheduled diagnostic testing, office appointments, and procedures for AHN Saint Vincent Erie & Pittsburgh areas
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Appointment Scheduler/Check In/Out
Consultants In Cardiology
08.2017 - 06.2024
Schedules office visits for patients with Providers and Advanced Practice Providers using EPIC
Schedule outpatient testing/procedures to correlate with office visits if needed
Answer when calls for assigned Providers and Advanced Practitioners
Check in patients for office visits as well as check out patients
Scheduling office visits and testing if needed at time of check out
Mail out appointment cards and testing letters
Schedule hospital follow up appointments after procedures performed by Providers such as cardiac catheterization/stents etc.
Promotes positive attitude among peers
Maintains customer confidentiality
Provided excellent customer service through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and efficient problem-solving during the scheduling process.
Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
Centralized Scheduling
Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2017
Schedules out-patient tests/procedures from physician offices, patients and SVHC departments
Performs accurate computer entry of demographics, physician name, location when indicated and test ordered
Identifies and questions obvious errors in ordered exams
Offers next available time between HC, WC and IC when specific location is not required
Contacts appropriate departments for STAT and next day appointments
Communicates effectively with coworkers, internal and external customers
Identifies self and department when answering the phone
Responds with a courteous manner in all interactions
Uses discretion in challenging situations
Promotes positive attitude among peers
Maintains customer confidentiality
Assist Registration to obtain appropriate information should the patient arrive with an improper order
Monitors all documentation for completeness prior to scheduled exam
Reviews all orders for completeness and accuracy including pre-certs, prescreening for information, medical necessity and pre-tests for the procedure
Contacts physician office for required information when order is incomplete or inaccurate
Reviews the next day’s schedule for accuracy contacting physician offices for missing orders
Performs effectively jobs as assigned
Performs outbound reminder calls
Reviews faxed orders for completeness and files appropriately
Monitors and completes order facilitator for incoming orders
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
Prioritizes duties to meet customer and departmental needs, offers assistance to others when duties become overwhelming
Minimizes personal phone calls
Maintains average call per hour productivity monthly
Effectively utilizes phone system
Demonstrates proficient use of office equipment
Continues to develop professional skills while exhibiting a willingness to adapt to change
Maintains confidentiality
Exhibits respect, honesty, and professionalism
Identifies concerns within the department and offer potential solutions utilizing P=S
Wears and maintains appropriate attire as described by the SVHC dress policy
Arrives to work and is ready to start at beginning of designated shift
Adapts to change by supporting management and maintaining a positive attitude to achieve goals and objectives
Duties:
Executive Secretary of the Board of Directors
Sunflower Club
01.2011 - 01.2014
Taking minutes at Board Meetings as well as typing up the meetings
Making copies of all the minutes and distributing to all Board Members
Make reservations for Federation Dinner Meetings
Type up monthly newsletters and meal calendars for the club members
Responsible for all club membership correspondences, problems and or issues
Type labels
Deactivate and activate entry cards
Create & send out invitations for club functions
Purchase supplies
Faxing
Filing
Constant contact with the public
Used Microsoft Word & Excel computer programs
Duties:
Cardio Tech Receptionist & Scheduler
St. Vincent Health Center
01.1996 - 01.2000
Schedule all Cardiac Testing (Stress Tests, Echocardiograms, Vascular Testing)
Checked in & Discharged Outpatients having Diagnostic Testing
Charged & Credited procedures
Entered orders for procedures using MIS
Completed Cardiologist’s Reports & mailed or faxed reports to Ordering Physicians
Used Microsoft Word & Excel computer programs
Filing
Faxing
Duties:
Radiology Scheduler
St. Vincent Health Center
01.1987 - 01.1996
Scheduled all Radiology Procedures (FLUORO, SONO, CTT, MRI, Special Procedures)
Schedule Special Procedures with appropriate Radiologist’s & Technician’s
Typed schedules for Outpatient & Inpatient
Pulled Radiology Films for Outpatient Schedules
Filed
Ordered office supplies
Used multi-line phones
Faxing
Duties:
Developed a strong understanding of various radiology procedures and their prerequisites, allowing for accurate scheduling and patient education.
Coordinated radiology appointments for multiple departments, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Radiology Receptionist
St. Vincent Health Center
01.1984 - 01.1987
Checked in Outpatients in for Radiology procedures
Directed patients to changing areas & upon completion of testing gave appropriate discharge information
Entered orders for procedures using MIS
Charged & Credited procedures
Filing, multi-line phones, retrieved x-rays films & reports for Physician Offices & retrieved films for Physicians coming into the department to review films
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP at LECOM Institute for Behavioral HealthCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP at LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health