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Denise Hopper

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Proven Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist with a track record of enhancing patient care and administrative efficiency at The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation. Excelled in medical terminology and patient confidentiality, significantly improving billing processes and patient scheduling. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to superior customer service. Capable Medical Secretary adept at handling all medical administrative needs for a busy practice. Knowledgeable about managing charts, forms and payments. Well-organized and proactive with good judgment and multitasking skills. I am able to file authorizations accurately and done in a timely manner.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
06.1994 - Current
  • Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
  • Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
  • Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
  • Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
  • Improved billing processes by diligently verifying insurance coverage, submitting claims, and following up on unpaid balances.
  • Supported physicians in delivering optimal care by accurately transcribing medical orders and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Proactively ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels to avoid shortages that could disrupt daily operations or patient care services.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

Admitting Clerk

Bellwood General Hospital
06.1989 - 06.1994

Admit patients to the hospital by gathering demographics and insurance information

  • Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Handled admission processes and discharge procedures to transfer patients from hospital to home care, extended facility and self-care plans.
  • Maintained knowledge of hospital services, specialties, and offerings to provide accurate information to incoming patients or their families during intake processes effectively .


Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe Springs, CA
06.1984

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Clinical Support
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Patient Confidentiality Adherence
  • Telephone Customer Support
  • Patient check-in
  • Appointment Coordination Abilities
  • Insurance Verification
  • Payment Collection
  • Medical Coding Basics
  • HIPAA
  • Medical Transcription Competence

Accomplishments

Employee of the year (Bellwood General Hospital)

Timeline

Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
06.1994 - Current

Admitting Clerk

Bellwood General Hospital
06.1989 - 06.1994

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Denise Hopper