Hi, my name is Joseph Mejia-Perez. I am bilingual and fluent in both spoken and written Spanish. I am dependable and organized with experience communicating with patients and supporting a busy medical office.
Work History
Patient Communications Operator - Urology
1 Year 11 Months
New York Health | 02.2024 - 01.2026
Answered a high volume of inbound calls from patients, providers, and pharmacies in a professional manner.
Scheduled and rescheduled patient appointments.
Verified patient demographics and insurance information.
Triaged patient concerns and relayed urgent medical messages to nurses and providers according to protocol.
Assisted patients with prescription refill requests.
Maintained patient confidentiality and complied with HIPAA regulations.
Resolved patient concerns efficiently.
Medical Receptionist
5 Months
Orthopedic Associates of Long Island | 08.2023 - 01.2024
Kindly welcomed patients and efficiently handled check-ins and check-outs for the spine team, which included three providers.
Verified insurance information and collected co-payments and/or fees.
Scheduled new patient appointments and follow-up visits through CGM Aprima EHR.
Created chart folders for patient visits that included visit notes, imaging reports and aftercare forms.
Ensured that medical records and new patient packets were scanned into patient charts.
Provided with excellent customer service and a helpful and friendly attitude.
Medical Receptionist
8 Months
Sun River Health | 08.2022 - 04.2023
Warmly welcomed patients, and checked them in and out of their appointments in a fast-paced environment.
Efficiently used ECW systems to schedule follow up visits and new patient appointments.
Worked closely with an assigned provider and her team to administer and maintain a functional schedule.
Collected/verified insurance information and directed patients to their destination.
Managed busy phone lines and maintained an organized, clean, and professional workspace and waiting area.
Administered Medical records and became proficient in Microsoft Excel systems.
Education
High school diploma
William Floyd High School | Mastic Beach, NY | 06-2022
Surgical Scheduling Department Supervisor - Urology at New Jersey Urology LLC (Summit Health)Surgical Scheduling Department Supervisor - Urology at New Jersey Urology LLC (Summit Health)