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Cheryl Morales

Westchester,IL

Summary

Goal-oriented and welcoming with proven history of modernizing traditional offices to maximize patient satisfaction. Dedicated to organization and collaboration with over 30 years in the medical field. Versatile Administrative professional well-versed in healthcare practices, compliance standards and operations. Excellent problem-solver and clear communicator with positive and upbeat personality. Hardworking Patient Service Rep. brings top-notch abilities in reception and clerical work. Equipped to handle fast-paced office operations with continuous flow of patients and assignments. Meticulous in completing assignments and always ready to help team members.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Representative

Endeavor Health Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
05.2022 - 02.2024

Working in a Specialty Office which included Ophthalmology, Plastics, Orthopedics, Podiatry greeting all patients and family by providing great customer service. Confirming identity and updating demographic/insurance information and patient privacy. Verifying insurance plans, referrals and proper visit documentation.

Checking patients in and out of appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and collecting copays and outstanding balances. End of day closing.

Sending and receiving faxes. Answering incoming calls and addressing properly.

Receiving Workman's Comp, FMLA, Disability paperwork.

  • Working well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.

Home Care Provider

Chicago Commons
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Worked through the agency as a caregiver for my Mother providing for all her daily needs.
  • Assisted with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.

Patient Service Representative

Edward Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst , IL
10.2015 - 04.2020

I worked in a Specialty Office which included Pulmonary, Endocrinology , Nephrology, Gastroenterology, doing the following job duties.

  • Greeted patients and visitors with a smile when they arrive at one of our facilities
  • Assisted with the kiosk to help patients with registrations
  • Verified all patient registration with current demographic and insurance data
  • Scan all necessary identification and insurance cards
  • Scheduled follow up appointments
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
  • Operated office equipment
  • Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.

Medical Unit Secretary

Schneck Medical Center
10.1998 - 10.2015
  • Worked along side Doctors and Nurses fulfilling secretarial duties that included ordering medical tests, scheduling follow-up appts. answering phones,managing/ordering office supplies and equipment. Operated office equipment: fax machine,copier,computer and multi-line telephone.
  • Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Nurses and CNA's to help provide direct patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Spohn Hospital
03.1990 - 06.1994
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.


Education

High School Diploma -

Robstown High School
Robstown, TX
05.1978

Skills

  • Medical office administration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Clerical Support
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Registration and Scheduling
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Patient greeting
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Insurance/Referral Verification
  • Medical insurance
  • Payment Collection
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

Endeavor Health Elmhurst
05.2022 - 02.2024

Home Care Provider

Chicago Commons
04.2020 - 03.2022

Patient Service Representative

Edward Elmhurst Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2020

Medical Unit Secretary

Schneck Medical Center
10.1998 - 10.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Spohn Hospital
03.1990 - 06.1994

High School Diploma -

Robstown High School
Cheryl Morales