Effective at setting up as many as 40 weekly procedures for 6 surgeons in a busy urology practice. Well-versed in checking coverage, obtaining authorizations and collecting payments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
North Dallas Urology Associates
09.2021 - Current
Improved patient scheduling efficiency by streamlining appointment booking processes.
Coordinated surgical team schedules for seamless procedure planning and execution.
Ensured optimal patient care by maintaining detailed records of medical histories, insurance information, and surgical consents.
Reduced surgery cancellations with thorough pre-operative assessments and communication with patients.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing clear explanations of surgical procedures and addressing concerns promptly.
Streamlined operational efficiencies by collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate timely surgeries.
Acted as a liaison between patients, insurance carriers, and the surgical team to secure necessary authorizations for timely procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Neurosurgery
09.2019 - 05.2021
Scribe, Patient triage and care
Scheduling and precertification of surgeries
Call and schedule assist, neuromonitoring and anesthesia for surgical cases.
Office Administrator
Frisco Neurological Surgery
03.2018 - 09.2019
Patient triage and care
Scheduling and precertification of surgeries
Call and schedule assist, neuromonitoring and anesthesia for surgical cases
Patient check in and check out
Apply codes for surgeries and office visits and send to billing
Ordering office supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Medicine Associates of Carrollton
12.2015 - 06.2017
Patient intake to include vital signs and record chief complaint in EMR
Assist physician with colposcopies, pap smears and minor surgical procedures
Suture removal
Scheduling patient for diagnostic procedures
Phone triage
Calling patient with test results
Preforming EKG, pulmonary function testing and audiograms
Immunization and medication administration, colposcopies, and general women's wellness
Phone triage, calling patients with test results
Scheduling of in office procedures
Certified Medical Assistant
Centennial Ob/Gyn
06.2009 - 11.2015
Assist in routine obstetrical care, phlebotomy, injections, Assisting physician with pap smears, (Novasure, D&C, Essure, Etc
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center of Garland
02.2000 - 09.2008
Certified Medical Assistant, OSHA Coordinator, Medical assistant supervisor
Certified Medical Assistant
Jim Gilmore, MD, FACS
07.1996 - 02.2000
Certified Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant (facial cosmetic surgery, liposuction, hair transplant and facial laser)
Pre and post operative patient instructions, post-operative patient care.
Education
IV certification -
Garland Fire Department
Garland, TX
01.2005
Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Irving, TX
01.1996
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forrest HS
Garland, TX
01.1993
Skills
Scheduling of surgeries
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Staff training
OSHA coordinator
Organize/Conduct monthly staff meeting and in services
Calendar Management
Obtaining Authorizations
Verifying Insurance
Medical Terminology
Organizational Skills
Annual employee evaluations
QI project implementation
Ordering of medical supplies/medications/vaccines
Facility Coordinating
EHR Systems Expertise
Data Entry Proficiency
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
North Dallas Urology Associates
09.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Neurosurgery
09.2019 - 05.2021
Office Administrator
Frisco Neurological Surgery
03.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Medicine Associates of Carrollton
12.2015 - 06.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Centennial Ob/Gyn
06.2009 - 11.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center of Garland
02.2000 - 09.2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Jim Gilmore, MD, FACS
07.1996 - 02.2000
IV certification -
Garland Fire Department
Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forrest HS
references
Paige Miller, Administrator for Comprehensive Neurosurgery, 214-551-4458
Serenah Howard, personal reference, 817-483-3005
references
Paige Miller, Administrator for Comprehensive Neurosurgery, 214-551-4458
Medical Claims Resolution Specialist/Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable at Urology Associates of North Central Ohio, Inc.Medical Claims Resolution Specialist/Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable at Urology Associates of North Central Ohio, Inc.