Clarissa Lewis
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Attentive Surgery Scheduler familiar with ICD-10 coding and EHR systems. Skilled in obtaining authorizations, staying organized, and scheduling procedures in a timely manner. Works well in fast-paced administrative environments focused on maintaining smooth and efficient scheduling services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery
03.2024 - Current
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries.
- Collected payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general procedures
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Concord Family Medicine
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN07-2019
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Ross Medical Education Center
Mishawaka, IN10-2015
Skills
- Procedure scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Calendar Management
- Patient coordination
- Copay collecting
- Insurance Verification
- Pre-authorization management
- EMR Updating
- Schedule Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery
03.2024 - Current
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2021 - 02.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
04.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2020
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Concord Family Medicine
03.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Ross Medical Education Center
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