Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Patient Access Associate position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waitress
Maya Restaurant
03.2012 - 05.2017
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Medical Office Associate
Vilma Sams, D.D.S.
03.2015 - 11.2017
Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
Used Dentrix to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
Volleyball Coach
Ocean's Elite
11.2016 - 05.2017
Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
06.2025
Associate of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
08.2007
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA
06.2004
Skills
Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
Patient Relations
Infection Control Certificate
CPR Certified (2006-2008)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Ocean's Elite
11.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Office Associate
Vilma Sams, D.D.S.
03.2015 - 11.2017
Restaurant Waitress
Maya Restaurant
03.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Associate of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching