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Idalia Ortega

Humble,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy and maintaining a positive attitude to help team meet and achieve company goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, maintaining a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom.
  • Organized classroom materials and assisted with the preparation of lessons.
  • Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities, including setting up learning materials and monitoring children during activities.
  • Manage and maintain children’s files, including enrollment forms, health records, medical information, and attendance logs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, answering calls, addressing inquiries, and solving problems efficiently, maintaining a professional and compassionate approach.

Physical Therapist Tech & Insurance Specialist

Univeral Physical Therapy, LLC.
12.2019 - Current
  • Prepare and monitor patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with physical therapist.
  • Execute interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by physical therapist.
  • Issue individualized home exercise programs to patients and verify comprehension of instructions before discharge.
  • Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Process eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
  • Track pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.

Merchandise Assistant

JCPenney
10.2014 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Cashier Team Leader & Stocker

Dollar Tree
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service promptly to customer.
  • Operated POS system to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise by using first-in and first-out approach to keep goods organized and properly stocked.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cy-Fair High School
06.2012

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Customer Service Relations
  • Patient Eligibility Determination (Authorizations & Verifications)
  • Medicaid Knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Experienced with Availity Software
  • Experienced with EHR Systems (EClinicals & Practice Pro)
  • POS System Operations
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Filing & Documentation

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Food Handler and Food Managers

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
01.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist Tech & Insurance Specialist

Univeral Physical Therapy, LLC.
12.2019 - Current

Merchandise Assistant

JCPenney
10.2014 - 06.2017

Cashier Team Leader & Stocker

Dollar Tree
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Food Handler and Food Managers

High School Diploma -

Cy-Fair High School
Idalia Ortega