Judith Pereira
Miami,FL
Summary
Ambitious professional with experience facilitating physical and psychosocial needs of surgical patients. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Fosters relationships and coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Coordinator
Marin foot ankle center
Hialeah, Florida
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinated surgical schedules for patients and medical staff at Marin Foot Ankle Center.
- Managed patient intake procedures and ensured accurate documentation compliance.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and answer inquiries.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing for surgeries by organizing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Monitored post-operative care instructions and ensured patient understanding of recovery plans.
- Collaborated with insurance representatives to verify coverage and obtain authorizations.
- Organized follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care after surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for efficiency.
- Organized patient charts for surgical procedures and ensured accuracy of all documents.
- Scheduled pre-operative appointments with patients, obtained consent forms and collected necessary insurance information.
- Answered phone calls from patients inquiring about upcoming scheduled surgeries or follow up visits.
- Managed scheduling of multiple surgeries on a daily basis, coordinating availability of surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, vendors, insurance companies, patients and their families regarding surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with hospital personnel to ensure proper preparation of OR rooms prior to surgery.
- Provided administrative support to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff in the operating room.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by keeping confidential records secure at all times.
- Verified patient eligibility for particular types of surgeries based on health plan guidelines or coverage limitations.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions such as fasting requirements prior to undergoing anesthesia.
- Entered data into electronic medical record system accurately and timely using ICD-10 coding standards when applicable.
- Reviewed incoming referrals from primary care providers before scheduling any procedure or appointment.
- Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members.
- Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
- Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Distributed treatment and procedural information to patients.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Ordered and maintained supply inventory for medical office.
Medical Assistant
FOREVER ONE
Miami, FL
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient intake and basic medical history documentation.
- Prepared examination rooms by cleaning and organizing necessary medical supplies.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up communications effectively.
- Collected patient vital signs and recorded information in electronic health records system.
- Supported administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and insurance verification processes.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care and office workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medical Assistant
CARE VANTAGE
Miami, Florida
03.2014 - 11.2014
Education
GED -
Nursing Student in Antigua CollegE
Miami, FL 05.2016 - 08.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT & CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIA
ADVANCE SCIENCE INSTITUD
Miami, FL08-2014
Skills
- Surgical scheduling
- Patient intake management
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- Office administration
- Medical billing
- Customer relationship management
- Adaptability
- Patient coordination
- Stress management techniques
- Surgical procedures
- Scheduling expertise
- Data entry efficiency
- Electronic health records management
- Medical office experience
- Verifying insurance
- Copay collecting
- Teamwork orientation
- Software familiarity
- Documentation scanning
- Office workflow support
- Updating charts
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator
Marin foot ankle center
09.2020 - Current
GED -
Nursing Student in Antigua CollegE
05.2016 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
FOREVER ONE
04.2015 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant
CARE VANTAGE
03.2014 - 11.2014
MEDICAL ASSISTANT & CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIA
ADVANCE SCIENCE INSTITUD
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