Christopher Camarillo
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with over eight years of experience, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous scheduling and exceptional communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in managing complex projects while fostering positive relationships within diverse teams. Proven track record in streamlining processes and improving team collaboration. Committed to leveraging expertise to support organizational success and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Administrative Specialist
Doheny Eye Center UCLA
Pasadena
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained academic appointment calendar for faculty and scheduled meetings.
- Created correspondence for physicians and patients along with related materials.
- Organize various department meetings, including special events and conferences.
- Oversaw all aspects of the Fellowship Program administration including application processing and interview coordination.
- Edit and organize manuscripts, articles, and book chapters intended for publishing for physicians.
- Prepare presentation and teaching materials.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements for physicians and fellows.
- Organize and update Curriculum Vitae's along with CME hours for physicians.
- Maintain current licenses for dossier and re-credentialing purposes.
- File and process credentialing and re-credentialing applications and paperwork for UCLA, as well as other hospitals and surgery centers.
- Update and maintain academic files, including academic dossiers.
Medical Records and Compliance Specialist
Exer Urgent Care
El Segundo
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed provider records with attention to detail on vaccinations and professional qualifications.
- Update provider information in online databases, such as Silversheet and CAQH.
- Handled the management of re-credentialing applications and ensured timely follow-ups.
- Monitored health plan criteria governing provider credentialing.
- Supported initial credentialing and contracting tasks.
- Managed medical and billing record requests with precision.
- Executed payment processing for medical document requests and created invoices as necessary.
- Partnered with support staff to ensure timely processing of medical records.
- Ensured the maintenance of electronic records following healthcare compliance guidelines.
- Provided support to the Chief Administrative Officer through managing calendars, documenting meetings, processing travel expenses, and issuing correspondences.
Administrative Operations Trainer
Exer Urgent Care
El Segundo
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed Front Office operations across 30+ locations.
- Responsible for initial EMR training in a classroom setting to all newly hired Administrative Staff, and perform re-training on an as-needed basis.
- Managed training programs to enhance administrative staff efficiency.
- Developed training schedules to optimize staffing levels and timely administrative training.
- Facilitated alignment efforts with Center Managers and Regional Operation Directors in staff assessment.
- Developed detailed SOPs while keeping office forms accurate and up-to-date.
- Served as the primary contact for researching, setting up, and implementing new procedures, workflows, and equipment with Executive Team including CEO, COO, and CAO.
- Responsible for coordinating large-scale projects, including Virtual Care, Pre-Registration, and Remote Service Kiosks.
Front Desk Lead
Exer Urgent Care
El Segundo
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Facilitated patient admissions for walk-in visits.
- Conduct hands-on training sessions for new administrative hires.
- Managed scheduling for front desk associates.
- Coordinated effectively with medical staff for optimal patient experience.
- Ensured consistent monitoring of Workers Compensation patients.
- Optimized productivity with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Receptionist
Antelope Valley Family Optometry
Palmdale
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Coordinated patient intake with precision and courtesy.
- Handled post-visit payment collection with efficiency using multiple payment methods.
- Maintained safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Handled vision insurance plans including VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, MES, Anthem Blue Cross and Medi-Cal/Medicaid.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06.2017
B.M. - Music Performance
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Over Eight Years in Administration
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Credentialing processes
- Electronic records management
- Advanced Skills in MS Office Suite
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- California Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Instrumentalist - Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Academic Administrative Specialist
Doheny Eye Center UCLA
02.2024 - Current
Medical Records and Compliance Specialist
Exer Urgent Care
01.2023 - 02.2024
Administrative Operations Trainer
Exer Urgent Care
02.2021 - 01.2023
Front Desk Lead
Exer Urgent Care
12.2019 - 02.2021
Receptionist
Antelope Valley Family Optometry
06.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
B.M. - Music Performance
California State University Northridge
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