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Celia Gregory

Farmers Branch,TX

Summary

Personable and empathetic individual with strong ability to connect with patients and guide them through healthcare processes. Knowledgeable about healthcare navigation and medical terminology, with proficiency in patient advocacy and resource coordination. Dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and improving healthcare outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Technician

Carrollton Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Assists with patient triage and intake processes to ensure efficient emergency care delivery.
  • Monitors vital signs and reports changes to nursing personnel promptly for timely interventions.
  • Administered IVs
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Efficient with EHR systems carevue/epic/meditech
  • Watched for alerts from EMS through pulsara
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Serve as main tech, desk secretary, and triage tech as needed.


  • Patient Transport

Prior Authorization Specialist

Franciscan Physician Network
07.2020 - 09.2024

• Obtains prior authorizations as required by payer, including procurement of needed clinical
documentation by collaborating with the Patient Access team and clinical teams.
• Document all prior authorization information including approval dates, billing units, procedure
codes, and prior authorization number in patient profile.
• Provide assistance with reimbursement inquiry requests, including insurance benefit verification,
prior authorization, denials and appeals, and other reimbursement issues.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with all internal and external customers
as well as company employees.
• Familiar with systems Lynx and Availity

Patient Access Representative

South Suburban Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated patient registration processes, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with regulations.
  • Managed insurance verification, streamlining pre-authorization for services to enhance patient experience.
  • Assisted in resolving patient inquiries, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to coordinate appointments, optimizing workflow efficiency within the department.
  • Implemented new electronic health record (EHR) systems, enhancing data accessibility and accuracy for patient information.

Patient Care Technician

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and vital signs collection.
  • Provided compassionate care and support to patients during daily activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.

Education

High School Diploma - Applied Science

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

High School Diploma -

Thornton Fractional South
Lansing, IL
05-2010

Skills

  • Orthopedic splinting
  • Patient transport
  • Compassionate care
  • Emergency medical care
  • Prior authorization process
  • Medical terminology
  • Insurance verification
  • Electronic health records proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Registration and scheduling
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Patient services
  • IV insertion

Timeline

Emergency Department Technician

Carrollton Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Prior Authorization Specialist

Franciscan Physician Network
07.2020 - 09.2024

Patient Access Representative

South Suburban Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2020

Patient Care Technician

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2018

High School Diploma - Applied Science

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Thornton Fractional South