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CHRISELDA RODRIGUEZ

Austin Area,Tx

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Receptionist with extensive experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, and front-desk operations. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional service and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Collaborative professional adept at streamlining office workflows and adapting to evolving needs to ensure seamless operations. Proficient in managing medical records and providing comprehensive administrative support to optimize patient care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Temporary
01.2025 - 07.2026
  • Organized projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Handled sensitive information with absolute discretion to maintain confidentiality. at handling confidential information.
  • Acted as the first point of contact for incoming visitors and phone calls, directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Coordinated events and functions, ensuring successful execution through attention to detail.
  • Streamlined daily operations by promptly addressing and resolving issues.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.

Medical Receptionist

Texas Hand and Arm Center
Dallas, TX
04.2019 - 01.2025
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service at the front desk.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through friendly and efficient service at the front desk.
  • Streamlined patient registration by promptly gathering necessary paperwork from new arrivals using Epion (Kyruus) digital platform.
  • Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients across multi-physician practices. Athena Health,
  • Obtained payments from patients such as copays, deductibles, and balances
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Supported medical coding and billing processes in a healthcare setting.
  • Guided patients in navigating the online patient portal and troubleshooting issues.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clarity of necessary information
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and messages for 4 physicians and 6 occupational therapists at orthopedic surgery medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

Medical Receptionist

Medical City Dallas Hospital/ Orthopedic Surgery
Dallas, TX
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Processed patient registrations and insurance verifications accurately to minimize billing discrepancies
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current in jE-Clinical Works
  • Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage in system or on Availity
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Reduced no-shows by implementing appointment reminder system through phone calls or text messages.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, medical staff, and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of care.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Obtain>obtain copayments, deductibles, balances, and payment arrangements

Medical Receptionist

THPG Family Medicine of Richardson
Richardson, TX
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Greeted and checked in patients, ensuring accurate appointment scheduling.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Managed a high volume of incoming calls, addressed inquiries, and provided exceptional customer service to patients.
  • Coordinated appointment reminders for patients via phone calls or email notifications, reducing no-show rates.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication of necessary information.
  • Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with the most up-to-date information.
  • Handled financial transactions related to copayments or self-pay fees while adhering to company policies regarding payment collection.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Increased accuracy in data entry tasks by regularly updating patient demographics and insurance information.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service at the front desk.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.

Medical Receptionist

AirCare Allergy
Dallas, Texas
04.2012 - 04.2013

A check-in and check-out position

  • Expedited patient registration processes by gathering necessary paperwork from new arrivals promptly upon their arrival at the front desk.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Managed a high volume of incoming calls, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service to patients.
  • Handled financial transactions related to copayments or self-pay fees while adhering to company policies regarding payment collection.
  • Processed insurance verifications and pre-authorizations to ensure timely patient care.
  • Increased patient satisfaction, managing insurance verifications and addressing billing inquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Reduced patient wait times with proficient multitasking, handling phone calls, and managing walk-in patients simultaneously.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Implemented streamlined check-out procedures, ensuring that patients received proper documentation and follow-up appointment scheduling.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.

Medical Receptionist

Baylor Scott & White Health - Medprovider Internal Medicine
Dallas, TX
04.2002 - 06.2011

A check in and check out position

  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Enhanced patient experience by maintaining clean, organized reception area.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Supported patient care by scheduling appointments to accommodate urgent health needs.
  • Facilitated smooth check-in process, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed promptly.
  • Improved patient follow-up, reducing missed appointments through effective reminder calls.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling to maximize doctor availability.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Developed streamlined processes for handling patient records, reducing turnaround times significantly.
  • Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
  • Handled medical records requests for outside source
  • Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.

Education

One Year Degree - Insurance Coding And Billing

Westwood College Vocational
Dallas, TX
03-2005

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School
Baytown, TX
05.1985

Skills

  • Patient registration -Kyruus (formerly Epion) digital platform
  • EMR/EHR proficiency
  • Patient scheduling
  • Insurance verification, authorization, precertification,
  • Front desk operations
  • Multi-line telephone etiquette
  • Medical records management
  • Customer service support
  • Microsoft office
  • Email management
  • Typing 55 wpm
  • Medical terminology

Certification

  • CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Temporary
01.2025 - 07.2026

Medical Receptionist

Texas Hand and Arm Center
04.2019 - 01.2025

Medical Receptionist

Medical City Dallas Hospital/ Orthopedic Surgery
06.2018 - 04.2019

Medical Receptionist

THPG Family Medicine of Richardson
07.2017 - 04.2018

Medical Receptionist

AirCare Allergy
04.2012 - 04.2013

Medical Receptionist

Baylor Scott & White Health - Medprovider Internal Medicine
04.2002 - 06.2011

One Year Degree - Insurance Coding And Billing

Westwood College Vocational

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School