Surgical Scheduler and Patient Service Representative with over 7 years of experience in healthcare settings, adept at managing patient surgical scheduling and imaging, disability and maternity leave claims and documentation with precision. Proficient in EPIC, Athena Health, SIS Exchange and RIS Imaging Scheduling, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to improving patient care. Known for fostering effective communication between patients and providers, and enhancing team performance through training and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator
Summit Health OBGYN Department
West Orange, New Jersey
01.2021 - Current
Coordinates and schedules procedures between hospitals, surgical centers and specialty clinics
Provides detailed pre-operative and post- operative instructions
Manages complex pre operative appointments, including labs, imaging and clearances
Schedules imaging appointments through radiology scheduling software
Submit billing sheets and post operative reports for billing and coding
Managed patient scheduling and registration while ensuring HIPAA compliance, coordinated with medical staff to optimize appointment flow and reduce wait times
Processed insurance verifications and medical documentation, maintained accurate patient records with detail
Worked closely with management and providers
Traveled between offices when needed
Managed and streamlined maternity leave and temporary disability paperwork for eleven providers within the office
Identified and resolved issues in claim paperwork
Utilized a tracking system for claims, increasing transparency and trust
Assisted in onboarding and training new patient service representatives to the team
Care Coordinator
Mondovi Dental / Smile Brands
Raritan, New Jersey
- 09.2024
Coordinated patient care schedules and insurance verification
Verified insurance
Partnered with dental professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans while maintaining accurate insurance documentation
Answered phones
Provided billing assistance for patient accounts
Streamlined patient scheduling, insurance verification, and billing processes while maintaining detailed documentation and coordinating with dental professionals
Nanny
Private Families
Montclair, New Jersey
09.2010 - 06.2015
Provided childcare for multiple families, fostering educational development and structured daily routines while ensuring safety protocols
Provided transportation to and from school
Aided in washing and folding laundry
Cooked meals for families
Coordinated children’s schedules and after school activities
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator at Steward Health Care at St. Elizabeth Medical CenteSurgical Scheduler Coordinator at Steward Health Care at St. Elizabeth Medical Cente