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Brenda Ojeda

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Patient Accounts Specialist with 7 years of experience in healthcare administration, specializing in patient admissions, Medicaid applications, intake process, and health information management. Proficient in HIPAA compliance, customer service and using systems such as EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, and MS4. Customer services expertise for 15 years. Working hard to meet client needs in a professional timely manner. Known for compassionate care, meticulous documentation, enhancing communication, and ensuring a professional outcome.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Admission Coordinator

Ascension
10.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined patient admissions process by implementing effective communication strategies and efficient data entry techniques.
  • Initiated Bed requests from internal and external hospitals.
  • Kept great communication with referring facility and accepting facility.
  • Communicated everything in a timely matter to ensure proper patient care.
  • Worked alongside nurses for required labs, documents, and to clarify specific information regarding patient's medical status.
  • Obtained verbal consent from parents for transfers involving minor children.
  • Obtained correct petition and certification documents.
  • Notified referring facilities of accepted and deflected referrals.

Patient Advocate

Elevate Patient Financial Systems
07.2021 - 08.2023

• Guided self-pay patients through Medicaid application process, determining eligibility
and facilitating necessary documentation for optimal financial assistance.
• Evaluated patient circumstances to identify suitable financial aid programs, ensuring
comprehensive coverage and minimizing out-of-pocket expenses
• Coordinated with discharged patients to schedule in-person appointments, providing
personalized support for Medicaid application completion
• Gathered and verified private health insurance information, ensuring accurate data for
proper claims processing
• Streamlined Medicaid application submissions through online platforms, accelerating
approval processes and improving patient financial outcomes

Patient Account Specialist

NorthShore University HealthSystem
12.2022 - 07.2023

• Optimized patient intake procedures, leading to improved accuracy in data collection and
reduced errors in insurance information processing.
• Provided compassionate assistance to patients during stressful ER admissions. Ensured clear
communication of treatment consents and financial obligations.
• Completed registration processes for new and existing patients, leading to faster admissions
and improved patient satisfaction. Managed co-payment verifications effectively.
• Worked closely with ER team to streamline patient flow from walk-in and ambulance
arrivals. Contributed to enhanced interdepartmental communication and patient care quality.
• Partnered with ER physicians to manage patient transfers, complete pages, and handle
phone calls.
• Scanned and processed patient documentation, including IDs and insurance cards.
• Ensured accurate and complete registration for all ER patients.

HIM/Patient Financial Counselor

Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
12.2016 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined health information processes, ensuring record completeness and accuracy while adhering to HIPAA regulations and improving physician compliance rates.
  • Managed patient intake, insurance verification, and payment collection, optimizing workflow efficiency and enhancing financial performance for the organization.
  • Meticulously analyzed and processed health records, flagged missing information to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered with physicians to achieve full compliance in discharge summary completeness, fostering improved patient care and documentation standards.
  • Developed streamlined processes for handling information requests, balancing regulatory requirements with efficient service delivery to patients and healthcare providers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented Organization
  • Ensuring Compliance with Patient Rights
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • HIPAA
  • Medical admissions processes
  • Rapport building
  • Administrative support
  • Records maintenance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Admission Coordinator

Ascension
10.2024 - Current

Patient Account Specialist

NorthShore University HealthSystem
12.2022 - 07.2023

Patient Advocate

Elevate Patient Financial Systems
07.2021 - 08.2023

HIM/Patient Financial Counselor

Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
12.2016 - 07.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

College of DuPage
Brenda Ojeda