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Jenifer Perez

Glen Cove

Summary

Dynamic Medical Secretary with extensive experience at St Francis Hospital, excelling in patient scheduling and insurance verification. Proven ability to enhance office productivity and patient satisfaction through exceptional customer service and strong organizational skills. Adept at maintaining HIPAA compliance while managing medical records and facilitating seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Secretary

St Francis Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2025
  • Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
  • Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
  • Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
  • Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for Number-physician Type medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
  • Improved billing processes by diligently verifying insurance coverage, submitting claims, and following up on unpaid balances.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Streamlined office communications by promptly answering phone calls, routing messages, and providing accurate information to patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing calendars for multiple physicians.
  • Supported physicians in delivering optimal care by accurately transcribing medical orders and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by effectively coordinating lab tests, imaging studies, and consultations with other healthcare providers.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through proper handling of sensitive patient information within the office setting.
  • Contributed to the reduction of no-shows by sending appointment reminders via phone or email as per patient preferences.
  • Facilitated new patient prescriptions, refills and prescription pre-authorizations.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to specialists by obtaining necessary authorizations from insurance companies.
  • Boosted patient retention by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with each individual.
  • Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating department needs, and placing and expediting orders.
  • Proactively ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels to avoid shortages that could disrupt daily operations or patient care services.
  • Expedited prescription refills for patients using electronic prescriptions systems while adhering to applicable regulations.
  • Provided administrative support during audits or inspections, ensuring efficient retrieval of required documents showcasing compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring questions and concerns were promptly addressed.
  • Ensured patient confidentiality and privacy were maintained with meticulous record-keeping and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  • Improved office ambiance and patient comfort by overseeing maintenance of clean and organized patient waiting area.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow for healthcare professionals by efficiently preparing examination rooms and medical documents.
  • Enhanced accuracy of medical billing by meticulously reviewing and updating patient insurance information.
  • Improved patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans by providing detailed explanations and follow-up care instructions.
  • Supported healthcare staff with accurate transcription of medical reports, improving clarity of patient records.
  • Increased efficiency in patient scheduling by implementing new electronic appointment system.
  • Reduced administrative errors by implementing double-check system for all outgoing correspondence and medical orders.
  • Improved patient flow and reduced wait times with effective appointment scheduling.
  • Supported healthcare professionals by efficiently managing high volume of patient calls and inquiries, ensuring timely responses.
  • Enhanced reliability of patient information by regularly updating electronic health records.
  • Maintained welcoming and organized reception area, contributing to positive first impression for patients.
  • Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing wait times and improving patient experience.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic and clear communication regarding procedures and policies.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • 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.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Scheduled Open Heart Surgeries/Robotic Lung Surgeries
  • Put together General/Lung Tumor Board
  • Doctors Credentialing
  • Download Images
  • Made post operative appointments
  • Patients FMLA paperwork
  • Assisted with translations/Spanish
  • Consented Patients for planned surgery
  • Booking Sheets

Medical Secretary

International Cardiovascular Associates
04.2005 - 12.2013

Receptionist/Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary

General Scheduling

Booked Appointments

Scheduled Cardiac Catherization

Insurance Verification/Prior Authorization/Referrals

Booked Stress Rest

Verbal Communication/Bilingual/English and Spanish

Telephone Skills

Maintained Patient Confidentiality

Maintained Physician monthly productivity

Education

Medical Assistant

Career Institute of Technology
Garden City NY
08.2003

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical support
  • Customer service
  • Patient scheduling
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Patient confidentiality adherence
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Telephone customer support
  • Patient check-in
  • Medical records management
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Payment collection
  • Insurance verification
  • Electronic recordkeeping
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Patient scheduling proficiency
  • Medical coding basics
  • HIPAA
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Adaptable to change
  • Administrative support experience
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Electronic health records
  • Appointment coordination
  • Medical transcription
  • Insurance authorization management
  • Medical billing codes
  • Office reception
  • Patient appointment coordination
  • Phone reception
  • Procedure registration
  • Current procedural terminology (CPT)
  • Data entry
  • Clerical support
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Computer proficiency
  • Appointment setting
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Payment scheduling and collection
  • Insurance authorizations
  • Supply ordering
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Organization and time management
  • Relationship building
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff leadership
  • Medical records maintenance
  • Patient referral
  • Maintaining financial records
  • Data entry software
  • Prescription refills
  • Office coordination
  • Medical report preparation
  • Scheduling tests and procedures
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • CPT coding
  • Referral verification
  • Administrative support
  • Cash handling
  • Documentation review
  • Problem-solving
  • Outpatient procedures
  • Claim forms
  • Patient health information Access
  • Medical records verification
  • Epic systems

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Secretary

St Francis Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2025

Medical Secretary

International Cardiovascular Associates
04.2005 - 12.2013

Medical Assistant

Career Institute of Technology