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OfficeManager

Jessica Soto

Long Beach,NY

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with more than 14 years experience in administrative management. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Argus Medical Management
Long Beach, CA
03.2012 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
  • Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
  • Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
  • Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
  • Managed 10 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large number of physician practice.
  • Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
  • Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
  • Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline.
  • Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
  • Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and supervising 10 employees.
  • Reviewed billing problems, researched issues and resolved concerns.
  • Worked with customers to develop payment plans and bring accounts current.
  • Managed monthly billing process to complete billings and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.

Medical Front Office Receptionist

Argus Medical Management
Long Beach, CA
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
  • Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
  • Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
  • Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
  • Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.
  • Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.
  • Disseminated sensitive patient information and coordinated with translators to offer personalized service to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Office Management
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service
  • Billing Systems and Software
  • Claim Processing
  • Medical Transport Billing
  • Billing Dispute Resolution
  • Medical Billing and Collections
  • ICD-10 Coding

Timeline

Office Manager

Argus Medical Management
03.2012 - Current

Medical Front Office Receptionist

Argus Medical Management
01.2008 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

Polytechnic High School
Jessica Soto