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KAREN MARTINEZ

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Integrated Medical Evaluations, excelling in records management and team training. Bilingual and detail-oriented, I effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while fostering collaboration. Proven ability in insurance billing and strong communication skills enhance my capacity to drive service excellence and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Records Associate

Integrated Medical Evaluations
Greenwood Village, CO
07.2019 - Current
  • Process high volumes of medical and legal patient records efficiently.
  • Sort records manually to align with doctor and client preferences.
  • Team Lead Trainer for records sorting and initial system set up (i.e. portals, emails, adobe account)
  • Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals and meet our deadlines.
  • Conduct daily communication with doctors and clients.

Office Manager

One Hour Optical
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed a subcontracted optical within Denver Health
  • Guided team to achieve daily and monthly targets.
  • Conducted Weekly meetings to discuss areas of improvement and new plans to meet expected sales goal
  • Process end-of-day tasks and manage weekly financial deposits.
  • Submitted insurance billing aligning with defined vision plans.
  • Scheduling, budgeting, and inventory
  • Manage monthly accounts receivable reports.
  • Recommended specific lenses, coatings and frames to suit individual client needs.
  • Instructed customers on how to care for, insert and remove contact lenses.

Communication Specialist

Clinica Family Health
Denver, Colorado
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Handled high influx of 80-100 calls each day.
  • Handled coordination of scheduling, confirmations, and cancellations.
  • Directed calls to appropriate clinics following established protocols.
  • Managed numerous daily emails to ensure communication with providers, coworkers, and patients.

Home Visit Coordinator

  • Scheduled home visits for recently discharged patients, collaborating with providers.
  • Identified suitable provider for home visits based on discharge reason, location, and time of day.
  • Worked directly with medical records team to obtain correct discharge information for providers

Optician

ONE HOUR OPTICAL
Aurora, CO
12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Instructed patients on the proper care of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
  • Kept detailed records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
  • Billed various Vision Insurance companies.
  • Interpreted medical information for patients post-examination.
  • Dispensed contact lenses upon completion of fitting process.
  • Adjusted eyewear for proper fit and comfort level.
  • Assisted customers with selecting frames and lenses that best suited their needs.
  • Instructed patients on insertion, removal, cleaning, care and proper handling of contact lenses.

Receptionist

ONE HOUR OPTICAL
Denver, CO
01.2011 - 05.2012
  • Greeted patients upon arrival and checked them in for appointments.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments, verified insurance benefits.
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store.
  • Managed medical and patient information per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient information in the computer system.
  • Repaired eyeglasses using specialized tools and techniques.

Teacher Assistant

MONTESSORI AT DENVER PLACE
Denver, CO
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Developed engaging activities to enhance language, social, and motor skills.
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Assisted teachers during transitions between activities ensuring smooth transitions without disruption or confusion.
  • Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.

Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL ASSISTING

Westwood College
2010

Universal Precautions Training Certification. QMAP Certification. -

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Staff training and management
  • Email management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Insurance billing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Scheduling
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Strategic thinking
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Strong work ethic
  • Flexibility
  • Thorough and precise work habits

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Records Associate

Integrated Medical Evaluations
07.2019 - Current

Office Manager

One Hour Optical
08.2018 - 07.2019

Communication Specialist

Clinica Family Health
10.2017 - 07.2018

Optician

ONE HOUR OPTICAL
12.2012 - 08.2017

Receptionist

ONE HOUR OPTICAL
01.2011 - 05.2012

Teacher Assistant

MONTESSORI AT DENVER PLACE
04.2008 - 05.2010

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL ASSISTING

Westwood College

Universal Precautions Training Certification. QMAP Certification. -

KAREN MARTINEZ