Belkys Salvador
Sarasota
Summary
Highly-motivated bilingual employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurosurgery Spine and Specialist/Referral Coordinator
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Verification of all insurance benefits prior to requesting authorization for all office visits, online and on the phone, verifying also copay, and adding information into EHR systems.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Dr. Joseph Millin Family Practice/Referral Specialist
Dr. Joseph Millin Family Practice
Sarasota
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Perform all PCP referrals for specialist offices and obtain Authorization
- For all DME, Procedures and Radiology
- Insurance verification for all Participating insurance companies
- (Florida Blue, Humana, Cigna, Aetna Freedom/Optimum and UHC)
- Schedule radiology appointments for Patients
- Coordinate inpatient/outpatient procedures with local hospitals And Ambulatory surgery centers
- Also provide back help for check in and check Out
University Gastroenterology/Medical Assistant/Receptionist
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Follow established University Gastroenterology EMR workflow protocols to maximize site’s productivity and office flow efficiency
- Prepare patient for examination obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse temperature and weight
- Record vital signs and update medication list
- Maintain examination room stocks
- Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situation in flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology
- Skill in greeting patients and answering telephone with a strong customer services focus
- Skill in operating a variety of office equipment such as copier, fax, scanner, and computer
- Ability to e-file and work fax server
- Translated all letters and procedure prep from English to Spanish to better assist Patient’s with language barrier
- Ability to establish and maintaining effective relationship with customers (patients, physicians, coworkers, supervisors, manager, etc.).
Rhode Island Hospital/Prior Authorization Specialist
01.2004 - 02.2012
- Obtain all insurance information and very with third party-billing
- Verify patient’s information of third-party coverage
- Answering high volume of incoming phone calls, use all Web sites
- Update and maintain Approved Provider List
- Collect existing balances for previous Hospital services
- Determine preliminary qualifications for welfare eligibility
- Determine eligibility for free service when necessary.
University Medicine Foundation/Gastroenterology/Medical Assistant
12.2001 - 06.2005
- Schedule follow-up and new patient appointments, answer incoming calls, Call in prescriptions and refills, schedule outpatient testings and procedures
- Assist physician with examination, giving injections, planted PPD test, giving H
- Pylori breath test.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary -
The Sawyer School
Skills
- Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary
- Referrals and authorizations
- Managing patient information
- Front office duties
- Clerical tasks
- Insurance verification
- Prior authorization
- EMR workflow protocols
- Vital signs measurement
- Medical office procedures and terminology
- Customer service
- Operating office equipment
- Translation (English to Spanish)
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships
- Third-party billing
- Phone call handling
- Web navigation
- Updating and maintaining provider lists
- Balances collection
- Welfare eligibility determination
- Free service eligibility determination
- Appointment scheduling
- Prescription management
- Assisting with examinations
- Injections administration
- PPD test administration
- H Pylori breath test administration
- Customer Service
- Calm Under Pressure
- Self-Directed
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Neurosurgery Spine and Specialist/Referral Coordinator
06.2021 - 02.2024
Dr. Joseph Millin Family Practice/Referral Specialist
Dr. Joseph Millin Family Practice
03.2018 - 08.2020
University Gastroenterology/Medical Assistant/Receptionist
04.2014 - 05.2017
Rhode Island Hospital/Prior Authorization Specialist
01.2004 - 02.2012
University Medicine Foundation/Gastroenterology/Medical Assistant
12.2001 - 06.2005
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary -
The Sawyer School