Outgoing Front Office Assistant with 5 years of experience in office and administrative work. Driven and fast-learning individual with exceptional organizational talents and customer service skills. Superior understanding of specific protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Visit Specialist - Vascular Surgery
Presbyterian Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Handled Vascular Surgery clinic, Scheduled Ultrasounds in Albuquerque Downtown, Carmel, Rust, and Santa Fe for patients depending on their Preferences, occasionally CTs, MRIs if patients wanted us to.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency and improved customer service.
Improved overall guest experience by maintaining a clean and welcoming reception area.
Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing efficient check-in and check-out processes.
Balanced daily cash drawers meticulously; reconciled any discrepancies and prepared accurate reports for the accounting department.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Checked patient insurance, demographic
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Requesting prior authorizations for patients needing for ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, then get them scheduled.
Scheduling patients ultrasounds along with office visits and follow ups.
Work the In Basket messages with incoming patient calls.
Update insurances when needed
Mailed out appointment reminders, no show letters, referrals to patients.
Fixed referrals and faxed them out.
Helped VA patients with their appointments and requesting RFS for updated referrals as needed.
Front Office Specialist
Presbyterian Healthcare
06.2022 - 10.2024
Handled various clinics such as Family Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Endocrinology, Urology, and for the Pharmacist Clinician. Helped in Carrizozo & Corona clinics as well.
Scheduled appointments, sent reminders and updated master calendar.
Ran form copies, faxed information and made phone calls to patients, other providers and insurance companies.
Greeted, registered and checked in patients.
Determined amounts due and accepted payments.
Provided forms to fill out or update and added latest information computer system.
Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
Completed patient check-in processes by verifying insurance and submitting forms to nursing team.
Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
RECEPTIONIST
MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE - ADMINISTRATION
10.2019 - 06.2022
Welcome visitors by greeting them, whether it be by person or telephone
Maintain composure when dealing with irate individuals to try to deescalate the situation
Screen phone calls for the staff of MAT- Administration by taking messages if unavailable
Assisting and directing phone calls to the appropriate departments
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
Provided clerical support to MAT employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
Corresponded with individuals through email, telephone if needed
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices
Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments
Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel
Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel
Communicate with MAT Administration staff to keep their schedules in order and up to date
Communicate with MAT Tribal President, Vice President and Tribal Council, help with their needs around the office.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE - DRMP
02.2017 - 11.2017
Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance
Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments
Took part in sports, games, and movie nights with children
Took children on field trips to various locations
Engaged with tribal youth in meaningful (educational, employment, and experience) opportunities to build character and skill, while strengthening the physical and mental abilities
Promote and support youth (5-18 yrs.) to partake in practical engaging activities (Apache tradition, conventional academia, etc.) through educational learning opportunities
Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for children
Partake in after school activities, helping with homework, monitoring children during activities
Assist with homework and part take in scheduled activities
Students participate in cultural, active play, age appropriate culinary classes, and outdoor events
Summer schedule of active engagement for students to participate in daily activities that include: outdoor recreation-horseback riding/mountain biking/fishing, establishment of positive friendships, introduction to basic food preparation, and practice crafts of the traditional customs
Helped with Summer Youth Academy (16-18 yrs.) Is a 9-week duel college credit (4 Science Credit) collaboration effort with Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso (ENMU) and Youth Development, paid internship for high school/entry level college students
Helped with 4-H (Head, Hands, Heart, and Health) hands-on learning club for students interested in raising animals, homestead living, and educational-science related events
Students participate in livestock raising, nature based exploration, home economic activities, sewing crafts with submission of entries into local fair contests (Otero County & State Fair) exhibits
Helped with Girls Scouts urge girls that are interested in becoming a girl scout
To contribute to citizenship and leadership within the community, while gaining self-confidence, comradeships, and positive experiences of being a 'Girl Scout'.
BARTENDER
INN OF THE MOUNTIAN GODS RESORT AND CASINO
01.2015 - 08.2016
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER
CARRIZO CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
08.2010 - 01.2015
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and outside play
Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development
Cared for children ages 6 months to 6 yr old in nurturing and age-appropriate way
Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills
Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys bi-weekly
Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.