Professional healthcare coordinator with strong focus on surgical planning and patient care. Well-versed in managing preoperative and postoperative processes, ensuring seamless communication among medical teams. Known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments, always prioritizing team collaboration and efficiency. Skilled in patient scheduling, inventory management, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Premium Surgery Counselor
Southwestern Eye Center – American Vision Partners
03.2022 - Current
Build relationships with patients, educate them regarding lenses and technology options, overcome objections and recommend surgical packages based on patient’s desired outcome and physician recommendation
Maintain an advanced technology conversion rate as per the company goals set forth during any said time frame
Act as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, referring physician and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of company’s services and procedures and communicates to patients in a way designed to earn patient’s trust
Aid patients in obtaining financing if needed
Prepares surgical charts, labels documents with appropriate surgical paperwork per ASC Coordinator specifications
Collect all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H&Ps, medical clearances and signed consents and transfer to surgical facility
Answer all phone inquiries from patients, their families or referring physicians concerning surgery
Perform other tasks as assigned
Order cornea tissue for all cornea transplants in a timely manner
Assist refractive surgeon in LASIK and oversee that everything runs smoothly before, during and after surgery
Schedules for all specialties in ophthalmology: cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, refractive and retina
Surgery Coordinator
Arizona Eye Specialists
03.2020 - 03.2022
Responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of preoperative preparations in order to promote patient confidence in their medical care and make the surgical experience as smooth as possible
Act as a liaison between the Doctor, office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician
Schedule all patient surgeries and pre-op and post-op appointments including scheduling same day emergency surgeries as needed
Verify eligibility of insurance and benefits with patient’s insurance company and obtain prior authorization if needed for all surgical procedures
Discuss payments and deductibles
Notify the patient of all scheduled appointments
Prepare surgery folders and post-op kits
Send H&P forms, labs, EKG and radiology needs to PCP
Collect pertinent information for upcoming surgery such as bookings, lens orders, insurance and H&P's, signed consent forms and transfer to surgical facility
Answer all phone inquiries for patients, their families or PCP concerning surgery
Assist with billing functions associated with surgical charges including premium charges, posting surgery charges, collecting surgery payments, calculate out of pocket expenses, answering questions regarding billing, provide follow-up and follow-through with health insurance concerns
Call in pre-op eyedrops and ointments
Triage, assist patient by answering questions and/or making recommendations to ensure appropriate health care
General office duties as needed
NDB/Provider Data Specialist
CorVel Corporation
05.2016 - 02.2020
Received alerts from PPO staff for various tasks in SharePoint program, send alerts back once tasks are complete
Look up and verify address changes
Verify termination information, updating contract information and verifying termination/effective dates
Assist with PRM's in my assigned state which varies each month
Update National Data Base to ensure all information is accurate and up to date, override old or incorrect information
Use CareMC program to keep/update contract and provider information
Assist management with special projects upon request
Update spreadsheets and verify information is correct in the system
Education
Diploma -
Costa Mesa High School
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2009
Skills
Typing 60 wpm
Proofreading
Analytical Skills
Efficient in Windows
Medicare/Medi-Cal
Excellent Customer Service
Interpersonal Skills
MS Word/ MS Excel/ PowerPoint
Surgery Coordinator
Multitasking
Ophthalmology Experience
Medical Terminology
Counseling
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Premium Surgery Counselor
Southwestern Eye Center – American Vision Partners
03.2022 - Current
Surgery Coordinator
Arizona Eye Specialists
03.2020 - 03.2022
NDB/Provider Data Specialist
CorVel Corporation
05.2016 - 02.2020
Diploma -
Costa Mesa High School
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