Versatile and dedicated professional with a proven track record at Phoenix Neurosurgery, adept in EMR Records and excelling in customer service. Expertly managed patient referrals, enhancing coordination and efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional multi-tasking ability and organizational skills, significantly improving patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Referral Medical Assistant
Phoenix Neurosurgery
Memphis, TN
09.2024 - Current
The Outpatient Referral Medical Assistant is responsible for managing and coordinating patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare services
This role ensures the timely processing of referrals, accurate documentation, and effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting
Coordinate and manage patient referrals to specialists, imaging centers, and other healthcare providers
Enter referral data into electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining accurate patient records
Communicate with patients to explain the referral process, answer questions, and provide instructions on the next steps
Assist in resolving issues related to referral delays or insurance denials, working with healthcare providers and patients to find solutions
Front Desk Receptionist
Memphis Cardiology and Vein Center
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 02.2024
Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and scheduling equipment service and repairs
Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients, and filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization
Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs
Collected room deposits, fees and payments
Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders
Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals
Retrieved mail, packages and documents on behalf of guests, promptly verifying receipt and arranging for pickup or transmittal
Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout
Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use and room service bills
Caregiver/Hospital Sitter
Home Instead
08.2020 - 01.2021
Fed, walked and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips
Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles and other animals to protect safety
Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting and pre-approved treats
Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors
Medical Office Professional
Caballero Family Health Care Group
Customer Assistance
Front Desk Operations
Telephone Etiquette
Front Desk Reservations
Patient Referral
Reminder Calls
Answer Telephone Calls
Verbal and Written Communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
02.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Office Professional
Concorde Career Academy
Memphis, TN
03.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Memphis, TN
05.2012
Skills
Scheduling & Coordinating
Multi-Tasking Ability
Typing & Patient Registration
EMR Records
Microsoft Excel
Organization Skills
Time Management
Customer Service
HIPAA
Insurance Verification
Medical Office Experience
Medical Records
Medical Scheduling
Medical Billing
Medical Terminology
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Staff Management
Team Collaboration
Office Management
Vital sign monitoring
Emergency room procedures
Certification
CPR Certification, Memphis, TN, 11/01/20 - 01/01/21, Maintained patient database and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols. Verified benefits and worked with insurance companies to obtain payment. Scheduled, rescheduled, and handled cancelled appointments for patients. Verifying new patient forms basic tab EMR Greenway Integrity. Verifying Insurance and entering.
Timeline
Outpatient Referral Medical Assistant
Phoenix Neurosurgery
09.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Memphis Cardiology and Vein Center
01.2021 - 02.2024
Caregiver/Hospital Sitter
Home Instead
08.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Office Professional
Caballero Family Health Care Group
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Medical Office Professional