Astute medical administrative professional trained in appointments, front desk management and recordkeeping. Helps staff maintain office operations at optimal levels with great organizational and multitasking abilities. Skilled at typing correspondence and managing files.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Medical Scheduler
Banner Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Answered phone calls and messages for varies orthopedic physician and their medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for medical services prior to scheduling appointments to prevent billing issues.
Resolved conflicts in scheduling or resource allocation quickly and professionally, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
Reduced patient wait times by effectively managing schedules for multiple healthcare providers.
Managed cancellations or no-shows efficiently, proactively filling open slots with patients from waitlists or urgent care needs.
Maintained accurate patient records for proper tracking of patient history and treatment.
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Remote Customer Service Rep
Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ
04.2023 - 04.2024
Answer inbound calls from members calling in regard to their benefits.
Request or create ID cards for members.
Update personal information for members.
Update payment methods for member.
Explain and provide members with benefit information according to their health plan
Take payments via phone
Follow HIPAA guidelines when speaking with members
Explain claims in question to members.
Reprocess claims if necessary for member.
Follow up with member regarding any claims information once reprocessed or updated.
Front Desk Dental Assistant
Thunderbird Children's Dentistry
07.2017 - 04.2023
Check patients in for appointments.
Verify insurance for each patient and procedure.
Submit claims for patient procedures.
Variety insurance benefits.
Answer incoming calls for patients calling in regard to appointments.
Take payments for services completed same day.
Order dental supplies and perform routine maintenance.
Perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis.
Take impressions for spacers and other dental appliances.
Maintain dental treatment rooms clean and sterilized.
Educate patients on appropriate after care instructions.
Schedule patients next visit accordingly.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2013
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2011
Skills
Bilingual
Organized
Multiple monitors
Call handling
Medical terminology
Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Sales force
Epic
Personal Information
Title: Dental Assistant
Roles And Responsibilities
Assist doctor during dental procedures.
Perform prophylaxis and dental hygiene instructions to all patients.
Take appropriate radiographs per visit.
Take impressions.
Prepare dental instruments and dental supplies for procedures.
Administer nitrous oxide under dentist supervision.
Keep dental instruments sterilized and clean according to guidelines.
Maintain back office and treatment rooms clean and organized.
Assist during dental surgeries under anesthesia.
Order dental supplies and perform routine maintenance.
Educate members in oral hygiene.
Perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis.
Take impressions for spacers and other dental appliances.
Maintain dental treatment rooms clean and sterilized.
Educate patients on appropriate after care instructions.
Schedule patients' next visit accordingly.
Apply dental sealants.
Provide customer service to customers regarding their health coverage.
Speak with members regarding their health coverage.
Update personal information for members when needed.
Explain and provide members with benefit information according to their health plan.
Take payments via phone.
Follow HIPAA guidelines when speaking with members.
Timeline
Remote Medical Scheduler
Banner Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Remote Customer Service Rep
Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ
04.2023 - 04.2024
Front Desk Dental Assistant
Thunderbird Children's Dentistry
07.2017 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Phoenix College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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