SHERRY JIMENEZ
Charlotte
Summary
Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts, and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing, and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Horizon Eye Care
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with facilities to set up surgeries for patients and Cataract/Glaucoma and Retina doctors.
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain pre-authorization.
- Expertly manage the planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Educate patients about surgeries and provide treatment plan documentation.
- Schedule patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and follow up with reminder phone calls.
Sterile Processing Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Health Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Identify surgical instruments in full detail: how the instruments function, the use of the instrument, and the longevity of the instrument.
- Receive, log and process Loaner Trays.
- Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilizing.
- Loading and unloading sterilizers.
- Documenting results for each load including biological indicator tests.
- Delivering sterile instruments and materials to the Main Operating Room in a timely manner.
- Turn-Arounds.
- Maintain accurate sterilization records, report repairs and monitor records.
- Monitor biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Perform all cleaning duties as needed.
Sterile Processing Technician
The Miriam Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Prepare individual cases for each surgical procedure.
- Use of computer for terminal accesses records and prints pick lists from automated Surgi-Service system.
- Print report for others to verify accuracy of scheduled procedure(s) before cases are picked.
- Stock case cart accordingly labels with name of patient and surgeon etc.
- Responds to calls for additional equipment and instruments as needed.
- Assembly of specialty instrumentation kits for complex surgical procedures.
- Receive used case carts and unloads instruments equipment.
- Follow strict procedures and safety precautions to decontaminate cart and contents as necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2023
HS Diploma -
Instituto Tecnológico Fabio Amable Mota
Dominican Republic09.2011
Skills
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Document and Records Management
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Patient confidentiality
- Safety protocols expertise
- Computerized tracking
- Release of Information
- HIPAA Compliance
- Document Scanning
- Patient Privacy
Timeline
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Horizon Eye Care
05.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Health Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
The Miriam Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
HS Diploma -
Instituto Tecnológico Fabio Amable Mota
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