Dynamic professional with extensive experience in surgical scheduling at Heartland OBGYN, excelling in HIPAA compliance and patient advocacy. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and enhance patient education, ensuring seamless coordination of care. Adept at data entry and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
Heartland OBGYN
Washington
03.2020 - Current
Adhered to HIPAA guidelines to ensure confidentiality of patient information.
Coordinated surgical schedules for multiple surgeons while maintaining prompt turnaround times.
Managed patient check-in and check-out processes, including payment processing.
Assisted physicians in resolving scheduling conflicts related to surgeries.
Communicated with ancillary departments on behalf of patients throughout pre-operative processes.
Gathered medical histories and current information for surgeons prior to procedures.
Scheduled follow-up appointments as directed by physicians, ensuring continuity of care.
Provided patient education regarding surgery processes, responding promptly to inquiries.
Direct Support Professional
Four Rivers Resource Services
Washington
03.2014 - Current
Responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to attain a more self-directed life, and inclusion in normal life experiences and opportunities in their home and community.
Also assist individuals with daily activities such as: personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medication and other health-related tasks, basic housekeeping, shopping and other daily activities.
These supports may be provided in their home or in their community.
Along with the previously mentioned responsibilities, also act as an advocate for the individual in communicating their needs, goals and self expression.
Data Entry Clerk
Golden Rule Life Insurance Company/United Healthcare
Lawrenceville
06.2010 - 03.2011
Company Overview: Insurance
Process and review insurance applications, compile data, submit information into mainframe, issue policies.
Process applications for, changes to, reinstatement of, and cancellation of insurance policies.
Duties include reviewing insurance applications to ensure that all questions have been answered, compiling data on insurance policy changes, changing policy records to conform to insured party's specifications, compiling data on lapsed insurance policies to determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies, canceling insurance policies as requested by agents, and verifying the accuracy of insurance company records.
Insurance
Youth Development Specialist
Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village
Vincennes
09.2008 - 03.2010
Includes, but not limited to the supervision of residents and appropriate behavior intervention; counseling, guidance and emotional support; and development of life skills through training programs.
Multi-tasking, problem solving, deescalation techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05-2002
High School Diploma -
Western Boone Jr/Sr High School
Thorntown, IN
06-1998
Skills
Surgical scheduling and coordination
HIPAA compliance
Patient education and engagement
Electronic health records management
Insurance verification and pre-certification
Data entry and proficiency
Conflict resolution
Time management
Customer service and support
Effective communication
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Patient advocacy
Office administration and reception
Payment collection
Task prioritization
Affiliations
Mother
Amateur photographer
Book collector
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
Heartland OBGYN
03.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Four Rivers Resource Services
03.2014 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Golden Rule Life Insurance Company/United Healthcare