Talented, dynamic, and detail-oriented administrative professional with extensive customer and support services background and strong work ethic. Fast learning and tech savvy with experience in project coordination, schedule management, project management, meeting planning, multi-line telecommunication management and report creation. Proficient in Microsoft and Google office applications. Minor experience with bookkeeping and C-Suite office management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Liaison
POPNOW Same Day Sick Visit Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing timely resolutions.
Improved communication between healthcare providers and patients by serving as liaison for both parties.
Assisted in development of care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Streamlined appointment scheduling processes for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
Contributed to welcoming atmosphere by maintaining clean, organized workspaces within registration area.
Managed high volumes of incoming calls, directing callers to appropriate departments while maintaining diplomacy and professionalism.
Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and hospital policies.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize communication and streamline workflows for improved patient satisfaction.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Ensured accurate patient data collection by utilizing comprehensive intake forms and verifying information.
Assisted in training new Patient Registration Associates, sharing best practices and company protocols.
Expedited insurance verification processes, ensuring prompt authorizations for necessary medical treatments or procedures.
Utilized language interpretation services when necessary to facilitate clear communication with diverse patient populations.
Processed payments from patients for copays, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket expenses as required.
Supported successful audits by maintaining thorough documentation of all registration activities in compliance with established guidelines.
Implemented strategies to minimize registration errors, leading to increased accuracy in data entry efforts.
Demonstrated flexibility adapting quickly to changes clinic policies or procedures relating to patient registration.
Promoted positive work environment fostering teamwork among fellow Patient Registration Associates resulting in improved staff morale.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Accurately inputted patient and insurance information into company's computer system E-Clinical Works.
Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
Followed up on missed appointments with patients to reschedule and promote continuity of care.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
Patient Access Specialist
AstraZeneca
06.2022 - 07.2023
Responsible for helping patients understand their access to medication through reimbursement and affordability programs.
Identify access pathways by providing information and resources to address access barriers while maintaining internal and external communications.
Manage day to day activities of patient and health care provider support requests and deliverables across multiple communication channels i.e- Phone, Fax, Chat, e Mail, etc.
Ensure all support requested is captured within the Sales Force Case Management system.
Escalate complex cases, when appropriate.
Coordinate all appropriate aspects of patient case management through to completion, using effective interpersonal skills to manage interactions.
Educate Health Care Providers and patients on available access programs.
Communicate effectively with payers, pharmacies, third party administrators and other departments.
Perform in-depth research into patient's medication coverage.
Educate offices on Access Services programs and referral process to ensure timely case processing.
Administrative Services Clerk
Potomac Pediatrics
06.2020 - 06.2022
Handled/obtained sensitive information regarding COVID-19 testing and test results.
Performed duties for doctors and nurses using a wide array of medical terminology.
Defused tense and or/difficult situations with parents and patients.
Trained newly hired employees on call center policies and procedures.
Coordinated the start of care for new mental health patients.
Scheduled and requested medication refills for current psychiatry patients.
Disseminated correspondence to parents of patients interested in pediatric psychiatric program.
Troubleshot website and patient portal issues with parents.
Disseminating medical records to parents as requested.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
Notified manager of incidents and potential incidents relating to patients and staff for swift action.
Invoiced patients accurately in line with charging guidelines.
Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for company events.
Administrative Assistant
Montgomery Hospice
09.2017 - 09.2019
Coordinated the admission of patients into hospice care via referrals from hospitals, provider offices, and the community.
Secured medical treatment orders and medical records from provider's offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
Liaised with social workers, discharge planners, and nurses to obtain information pertinent to patients care.
Created reports showcasing potential patient admission, current patient admission, and patient follow up needs.
Spoke/Listened to/Educated patients and patient family members regarding care, the hospice admission process, as well as their feelings regarding hospice as a whole.
Liaised with provider's offices to obtain the initial hospice certification forms for patients utilizing Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances.
Sent/received hundreds of correspondences daily via phone and email.
Created electronic and paper patient charts.
Gathered and input patient demographic information.
Typed a speed of 40-45wpm while noting patient phone calls into the company EMR system.
Coordinated and monitored the delivery of durable medical equipment to the homes a facilities of our patients.
Provided comfort and confidence to the patients and their families regarding hospice care.
Front Desk Receptionist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2016 - 05.2017
Opened, read, and sorted mail pertaining to patient appeals and correspondences.
Triaged member and provider mailings to determine potential risk
Scanned member and provider mailings into the MACESS and Tapestry systems to initiate cases for the appeals specialist.
Assigned cases to the appeals specialists via the Tapestry system.
Created and disseminated general correspondence letters to members with active appeal cases and general inquiries.
Edited appeal summaries for grammar, punctuation and sentence structure.
Kept a detailed calendar of appeals/administrative committee cases.
Reviewed member demographic information using the KMATE system.
Tracked all untimely mailings received by the appeals and correspondence department using an Excel spreadsheet.
Provided administrative support to the appeals and correspondence department when needed.
Maintained building security protocols by insuring that all visitors were properly checked in and out.
Handled a multiline phone system with ease, patience, and a cheery disposition.
Created service tickets for the engineering/environmental service departments.
Aided Kaiser Permanente members in finding solutions to their issues and grievances both in person and via phone.
Maintained a smile and pleasant demeanor while working with or providing service to, all members, visitors, and employees of the building.
Utilized several different Excel spreadsheets and google documents throughout the day to complete assigned tasks.
Performed clerical duties such as faxing, filing, copying, and typing.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Account Manager
Axim Global Strategies Group, LLC
03.2015 - 06.2016
Managed enrollment, maintenance, service, and renewal of benefits for over 20 client groups.
Implemented employee benefit systems for client groups of 100+ employees.
Monitored and maintained ACA compliance requirements when implementing new systems and processes.
Enrolled and terminated employees from health, dental, and vision plans with various carriers.
Maintained and obtained licenses and credentials for company producers through NIPR system.
Planned and executed meetings for 10+ individuals including company executives and representatives.
Created and maintained requests for proposal using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and power point presentations.
Obtained client quotes for corporate benefits.
Planned/executed webinars via join.me, WebEx and Goto meeting to provide educational information on benefits to employee groups.
Utilized a multi-line phone system with ease and a cheerful demeanor.
Assisted/trained sales staff and new employees on company policies, regulations, document creation, as well as other important duties assigned.
Implemented COBRA and HSA Administration systems for the company as well as client groups.
Assisted the CEO, executive staff, and office staff with procurement or office accoutrements including but not limited to water, office supplies, coffee, snacks, office equipment, and other necessities.
Performed Clerical/administrative duties including typing, copying, faxing, and filing.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Potomac Home Health Care
06.2012 - 03.2015
Prepared and organized documentation containing patient insurance information.
Made more than 15 calls per day to commercial health insurance carriers to obtain pre-authorization for home healthcare services.
Printed and prepared patient Medicare insurance forms via the CMS Medicare system.
Educated patients and patient family members regarding information pertaining to the parameters of their insurance benefits.
Created, maintained, and obtained patient medical records.
Obtained insurance authorization/reauthorization for patient care.
Obtained and coded patient procedures using ICD-9 codes.
Clerical/administrative duties as assigned.
Commercial insurance billing assistant
Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates
12.2010 - 08.2011
Processed and entered patient charges for all three company offices.
Retrieved and distributed office mail.
Reviewed and edited patient demographics as needed.
Generated and mailed HCFA 1500 forms daily.
Produced and mailed invoices, payment reminders and financial notices.
Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Contacted customers and third party payers to pursue payments.
Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments.
Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
Processed and verified invoices to secure accuracy of billing information.
Clerical duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Mass Communication/Radio Production
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2007
Skills
Patient Health Information Access
Medical History Documentation
Insurance Company Knowledge
Reading Comprehension
Patient Interviewing
Outbound Calling
Patient Reimbursements
Insurance Information Collection
EMR Updating
Registration Coordination
Verbal and Written Communication
Front Desk Operations
Prepare Reports
Process Improvement
Team Leadership
Determination Rendering
Customer Satisfaction
Medical Terminology
System Updating
Patient Information Management
Call Screening
Team Collaboration
Diagnostic Codes
Admitting Coordination
Money Handling
Phone and Email Etiquette
Payment Processing
Authorization Verification
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Patient Rights
Paging Systems
Program Eligibility
Billing Issue Resolution and Support
Information Collection
Referral Coordination
Patient Registration
Specialist Referrals
Co-Payment Collection
Appointment Confirmation
Verifying Eligibility
Operational Requirements
Deductible Collection
Payment Calculation
Insurance Form Processing
Benefits Explanations
EMR
Word Processing
Comfort with Technology and Databases
Electronic Health Records Systems
Medical Services Administration
Insurance Verification
Registration Processing
Performance Standards Compliance
Counseling and Guidance
Demographics Information
Medical Filing
Patient Admission
Patient Scheduling
Complaint Processing
Spreadsheet Tracking
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Patient Interviewing Skills
Clerical and Filing Support
Patient Contact
Punctual and Hardworking
Explaining Instructions
Microsoft Office
Slack
Apple macOS
Skype
Timelines and Milestones
Recruitment and Hiring
Project Proposals
Team Meetings
Project Facilitation
Multi-Operations Management
Microsoft Access
Status Updates
Team Coordination
Data Collection
Schedule Management
Microsoft Excel
Employee Scheduling
PowerPoint Presentations
Quality Assurance
Social Media Sites
Team Player
Office Administration
Teaching
LinkedIn
Job Applicant Interviews
Administrative Support
Staff Training
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Assessing Performance
Speaking
Scheduling
Training Support
Microsoft Outlook
Mail Handling
Google Calendar
Time Management
Writing
Project Management
Documentation Management
Calendar Management
Certification
Microsoft Office (10+ years) Switchboard (10+ years) Customer Service Skills (10+ years) Medical Terminology (10+ years) Medical Records (10+ years) Medical Billing (5 years) Insurance Verification (10+ years) Medicare (10+ years) Medicaid (10+ years) Medical Office Management (1 year) EMR Systems (10+ years) Medical Office Experience (10+ years) Office Manager Experience (1 year) Administrative Assistant (10+ years) Microsoft Excel (10+ years) Outlook (10+ years) Receptionist (10+ years) Word (10+ years) Billing (3 years) Time Management (10+ years) Data Entry (10+ years) MS Office (10+ years) Proofreading (10+ years) Excel (5 years) Filing (10+ years) Administrative Experience (10+ years) Microsoft Outlook (10+ years) Front Desk (5 years) Microsoft Word (10+ years) QuickBooks (1 year) Communications (10+ years) Schedule Management Administrative Experience (10+ years) Administrative Skills (10+ years) Benefits Administration (5 years) ICD-9 (1 year) Patient Care (10+ years) Google Docs (2 years) Epic (2 years) Intake (5 years) Customer service (10+ years) Triage (10+ years) Clerical Experience (10+ years) Medical Scheduling (10+ years) Phone Etiquette (10+ years) Transcription (2 years) Customer support (10+ years) Personal Assistant Experience (2 years) Quality Assurance (10+ years) Multi-line Phone Systems (10+ years) Training & development (5 years) Trello (1 year) Conflict management (10+ years)
Additional Information
Providing excellent support to the company's infrastructure, and outside entities alike., Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Patient Care Liaison
POPNOW Same Day Sick Visit Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current
Patient Access Specialist
AstraZeneca
06.2022 - 07.2023
Administrative Services Clerk
Potomac Pediatrics
06.2020 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
Montgomery Hospice
09.2017 - 09.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2016 - 05.2017
Account Manager
Axim Global Strategies Group, LLC
03.2015 - 06.2016
Insurance Verification Specialist
Potomac Home Health Care
06.2012 - 03.2015
Commercial insurance billing assistant
Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates
12.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Mass Communication/Radio Production