Hardworking front desk patient coordinator brings top-notch abilities in reception and clerical work. Equipped to handle fast-paced office operations with continuous flow of patients and assignments. Meticulous in completing assignments and always ready to help team members. 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. Versatile Administrative professional well-versed in healthcare practices, compliance standards and operations. Excellent problem-solver and clear communicator with positive and upbeat personality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Coordinator
Neurology Associates Northwest
Portland, Oregon
06.1998 - Current
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Answered phone calls and messages for two-physician at Neurology Associates Northwest medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
Coordinated with medical staff and patients to find cost-effective options for services.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Portland, OR
06.2000
Skills
Visitor and Customer Relations
Multitasking and Prioritization
Courteous and Professional
Data Entry and Database Software
Reliable and Punctual
Computer Proficiency
Document Management
Data Entry
Certification
Certified HIPAA compliance officer for Neurology Associates Northwest - 01/2000 to present