Dedicated employee with a pleasant personality and a proactive approach with patients via active listening and question response. A multitasker with expertise in managing the check-in process and patient flow within the office.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Coordinator III
UCSF Fresno Alzheimer And Memory Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Proficient in EMR systems such as EPIC and PCIS, with a strong grasp of various Office-type software.
Skilled in assessing situations, organizing workloads, devising solutions, and offering suggestions.
Experienced in sensitively engaging with diverse individuals.
Handled incoming and outgoing referrals, securing necessary authorizations.
Coordinated scheduling for new and follow-up appointments, adjusting for cancellations and no-shows.
Ensured accurate patient information and insurance verification, informing patients of financial obligations and collecting due payments when required.
Patient Acess Specialist
Community Health Systems, CHS
01.2012 - 10.2023
Verified any changes or data updates to patient records and checked insurance information at each appointment
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Collected deductibles, deposits and co-pays
Scanned insurance cards, financial documents, COA, HIPAA, Advance Directive and patient ID into EMR.
NICU Unit Clerk
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2008 - 01.2012
Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
Prepared admissions charts and scanned records
Combined all patient information using Excel for unit clerks to use on a daily basis
Consolidated patient labels into one book alphabetically and implemented a CD sleeve in charts for patient labels
Worked directly with Lab to get all clerks trained on using PTS (pneumatic tube system) to have blood products tubed for our patients.
Insurance Billing Coordinator
Dr. Sam Akande
09.2007 - 05.2008
Obtained demographic and financial information on a daily basis from patients
Determined eligibility of insurance coverage and negotiated payments with patients
Updated files on a regular basis, prepared letters and general correspondence
Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
Ammunition Supply Specialist
US ARMY
03.1997 - 01.2004
Maintained a Staff Sergeant's position as a Specialist (2 ranks higher) and supervised six subordinates
Six years experience in preparing and requisitioning ammunition by safety standards implemented by company for shipment of Munitions and Hazardous materials
Employed and supervised safety precautions regarding ammunition storage, handling, maintenance, stock control, accounting, inspection, and inventory of hazardous materials
Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability
Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2007
Skills
Patient data privacy
Recordkeeping
Benefits knowledge
Registration process management
Patient engagement and service
Trained in EPIC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Practice Coordinator III
UCSF Fresno Alzheimer And Memory Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Patient Acess Specialist
Community Health Systems, CHS
01.2012 - 10.2023
NICU Unit Clerk
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2008 - 01.2012
Insurance Billing Coordinator
Dr. Sam Akande
09.2007 - 05.2008
Ammunition Supply Specialist
US ARMY
03.1997 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
Fresno City College
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