Efficient medical secretary and administrative assistant with background in managing front office operations, patient scheduling, and record-keeping within healthcare settings. Adept at improving workflows, ensuring confidentiality, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Proven track record of streamlining appointment processes to reduce wait times and support clinical staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduler/ Medical Front Desk Assistant/Patient Access Coordinator
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, USA
07.2024 - Current
Managed appointment coordination per physician directives.
Communicate efficiently with patients, physicians, and staff within the clinic.
Organizes processes, ensuring all paperwork aligns with physician requirements.
Enhanced effectiveness in telephone communications.
Documents work processes as required
Check in & Check out
Consistently ensured accuracy by regularly updating medical records.
Managed consistent maintenance of schedules throughout the day.
Completed submission of order reports for medical records.
Responded to patient and staff queries
Schedule outpatient surgeries
Coordinated schedules efficiently.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Handled document scanning activities.
Fax over orders by Physician
Ensured timely replies to all voicemail inquiries.
Work referral request
Assigned tasks to appropriate personnel based on their skill level and availability.
Provided support in identifying critical path activities to ensure deadlines are met.
Scheduled all patient radiology and surgery procedures.
Updated schedules in coordination with insurance companies, patients, and physicians.
Assisted radiology and other offices with procedure and surgery scheduling as needed
Communicated with patients regarding pre-operative procedures, as needed.
Gathered and updated all receipts and documents on a regular basis
Assisted with front desk clerical tasks as required
Assisted with scheduling procedures for patients, including MRIs and CT scans.
Coordinated patient appointments and ensured the accuracy of information in the system.
Responded to patient inquiries regarding procedure availability and scheduling.
Maintained communication with providers, technicians, and other staff members on a daily basis.
Resolved conflicts between patient needs and provider availability.
Utilized electronic health record systems to update patient data and procedure information.
Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed prior to the scheduled procedures.
Provided administrative support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, as needed.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician/ Patient Access Coordinator
Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
Braselton, USA
01.2016 - 04.2019
Collect blood, urine, or fecal samples for an average of 30 patients per day, safely dispose of blood or other biohazard materials, and prepare all required paperwork and documentation.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Validate an average of 45 blood and specimen collection orders per day, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between the order and nursing station logs.
Provided administrative support to medical office staff, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, and medical records management for 300 patients.
Managed patient inquiries, both in person and over the phone, providing excellent customer service.
Implemented a digital scheduling system, reducing scheduling conflicts, and enhancing overall efficiency by 25%.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by the physician.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis, and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Pre-Med Nursing Major
Georgia State University
Alpharetta
10-2024
Skills
Medical Administrative Skills: Surgery Scheduling, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Records, and Patient Documentation
Technical skills: Cerner, PowerChart, Epic, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
Communication and Coordination: Oral and Written Communication, Cross-functional Coordination, Scheduling Coordination, Customer Service
Certification
BLS (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION)
Timeline
Scheduler/ Medical Front Desk Assistant/Patient Access Coordinator