Overview
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Glenda Garcia

Dickinson,TX

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Associate

Houston Methodist
12.2023 - Current

First point of contact for general inquires in the department which includes phone calls, greeting visitors, as well as parking, where appropriate, delivering exceptional customer service assistance

  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently registering and verifying insurance information, leading to a streamlined admission process
  • Streamlined patient intake procedures for enhanced efficiency and reduced wait times
  • Enhanced communication with medical staff by accurately documenting and sharing patient information in a friendly manner
  • Reduced errors in patient registration by meticulously collecting and imputing data into electronic health records
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patient, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the admissions process
  • Assisted in maintaining HIPAA compliance by carefully handling sensitive patient information and protecting privacy during interactions
  • Participated in cross-training initiatives, enhancing the team's ability to provide comprehensive support across various departments within the hospital setting
  • Performs administrative tasks and duties, as appropriate
  • Adapts quickly to changes in systems
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients
  • Manages approximately 70 plus patients per day and manages, calls emails and other department duties.

ED Registrar

Houston Methodist
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Maintained current knowledge base regarding insurance information and managed care guidelines
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership
  • Protects privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient information

COVID-19 Screener

Houston Methodist
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions

Online ESL Teacher

Magic Ears
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Taught aclass with 6 students via webcam and managed to teach despite home life interruptions.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Participated actively in course discussions, promoting students to participate and interact with one another

Special Education Paraprofessional

Don Jetter Elementary
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues

Assistant

Effective Healing Medical Supplies
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing important documents
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
  • Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory
  • Assisted healthcare professionals with locating necessary supplies, ensuring patient care delivery
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical supply inventory and maintaining accurate records

Clerical Associate

Texas Air Services
06.2013 - 05.2016
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos, and emails
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties
  • Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff
  • Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 packages per day
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Principals And Methods of Language

United States Institute of Language And Clerical
Ocala, FL
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Dickinson High School
Dickinson, Tx
06.2015

Skills

  • Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Bilingual communication
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service focus
  • Positive language principles

Timeline

Patient Access Associate

Houston Methodist
12.2023 - Current

ED Registrar

Houston Methodist
03.2022 - 12.2023

COVID-19 Screener

Houston Methodist
02.2021 - 04.2022

Online ESL Teacher

Magic Ears
02.2021 - 02.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Don Jetter Elementary
02.2019 - 02.2020

Assistant

Effective Healing Medical Supplies
05.2017 - 12.2018

Clerical Associate

Texas Air Services
06.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Principals And Methods of Language

United States Institute of Language And Clerical

High School Diploma -

Dickinson High School
Glenda Garcia