Summary
Work History
Education
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Carly Dafoe

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Scheduling Coordinator

Boulder Surgery Center
Boulder, CO
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
  • Set up Surgical appointments with customers.
  • Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.
  • Scheduled procedures, surgeries and doctor appointments for average of 25 patients per daily.
  • Coordinated materials supply with vendors to maintain efficient operations and meet schedule deadlines.
  • Verified system information for accuracy and integrity and filled in gaps by conducting research and reaching out to customers or internal personnel.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
  • Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into system using [Software].
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Obtained and logged accurate patient insurance and demographic information for use by insurance providers and medical personnel.
  • Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
  • Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
  • Reviewed insurance coverage for patients to determine which party was liable for payment.

Medical Office Assistant

Allpria Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash and credit card.
  • Used Athena to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Entered procedure codes and diagnosis codes into medical billing software.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School, Edgewater, CO
05.2001

Skills

  • Patient Registration
  • Confidentiality Requirements
  • Customer Support
  • Calendar Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medical Terminology
  • Schedule Management
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Insurance Verification
  • Medical Billing
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Benefit Eligibility Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Administrative Duties
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Friendly and Relatable
  • Diligent Follow Through
  • Clerical Support
  • Patient Relations
  • Online Systems
  • Coverage Determination
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Premium Collection
  • Health Insurance Industry Knowledge
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Outpatient Procedures
  • Registration Paperwork
  • Patient Registration
  • Patient Registration
  • Patient Registration
  • Patient Registration

Timeline

Scheduling Coordinator - Boulder Surgery Center
06.2021 - Current
Medical Office Assistant - Allpria Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2021
Jefferson High School - High School Diploma,
Carly Dafoe