Erin Watkins
Topeka,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented surgery scheduler proficient in organizing surgeries according to insurance requirements, facility schedules and surgeon preferences. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Seeking a dynamic role with a growing team where resourcefulness, adaptability and hard work will be valuable.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, KS
09.2022 - Current
- Booked surgeries and follow-up appointments according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times. Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Provided support to surgeon, nurses, and operating facilities regarding surgery scheduling processes.
- Assessed potential conflicts between multiple scheduled surgeries and resolved them efficiently.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments before and after surgery for patients.
Medical Assistant
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, KS
04.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted EKGs, administered injections, ordered diagnostic tests as requested by the physician. Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and ordered supplies.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS03-2004
High School Diploma -
Topeka High School
Topeka, KSSkills
- Patient Relations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Verifying insurance and obtaining authorizations
- Pre-operative review
- EHR systems expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
04.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant -
Kaw Area Technical School
High School Diploma -
Topeka High School
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