Maria Jaramillo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented surgery scheduler well-versed in coding and electronic records management systems. Adept at coordinating documentation, supplies and equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
De La Peña Group
Huntington Park, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Processed payments from patients for surgical services rendered.
- Managed appointment reminders for upcoming surgeries via phone or mailers.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems related to surgery scheduling.
- Collaborated with other hospital personnel to coordinate resources for optimal patient flow during surgery scheduling processes.
- Provided patient education and answered questions regarding the surgery process.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
- Reviewed daily reports on pending cases, cancellations, and no shows in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
Ophthalmic Technician
De La Pena Eye Group
Huntington Park, CA
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
- Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations and surgeries.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
Warehouse Associate
Volume Distributors
Vernon, CA
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Order picker
- Order packer
- Forklift Driver
Education
High School Diploma -
Linda Esperanza Marquez High School
06.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team player
- Multi tasker
- Reliable
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Trustworthy
- Surgery scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Data entry proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
References
- Karla Sandoval, (323) 534-1700
- Verenis Vazquez, (562) 412-4729
Certification
- BLS Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
De La Peña Group
12.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
De La Pena Eye Group
10.2021 - 12.2024
Warehouse Associate
Volume Distributors
03.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Linda Esperanza Marquez High School