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Arlene Dombrowski

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic Medical Appointment Scheduler with proven expertise at Kaiser Permanente in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining appointment processes. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and insurance verification, I excel in effective communication and problem-solving, significantly reducing no-shows through proactive reminder systems. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering exceptional customer service.

Healthcare professional with proven track record in managing patient appointments and coordinating schedules. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic needs of medical practices. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient care through effective communication and organizational skills.

Experienced with scheduling patient appointments and managing time-sensitive tasks in healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication to coordinate between patients and medical staff. Knowledge of maintaining accurate records and providing excellent patient service.

Responsible Medical Scheduler with solid experience in supporting patients, families and physicians. Skilled in managing patient information and coordinating and scheduling appointments. Strong organizational and multitasking skills coupled with strong work ethic.

Work History

Medical Appointment Scheduler

Kaiser Permanente
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive personal information.
  • Improved communication between the front desk and clinical staff by providing accurate, up-to-date appointment information.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing cancellations.
  • Managed complex schedules for multiple healthcare providers, ensuring timely patient care and provider availability.
  • Assisted in reducing no-shows by implementing reminder calls and appointment confirmation protocols.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to scheduling or billing concerns.
  • Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for medical services prior to scheduling appointments to prevent billing issues.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for Number-physician Type medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
  • Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Insurance verification
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Appointment coordination
  • Payment scheduling and collection
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cash handling
  • Computer proficiency
  • Medical terminology
  • Scheduling tests and procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Appointment Scheduler

Kaiser Permanente
Arlene Dombrowski