Karin McCarns
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Compassionate laboratory assistant with extensive experience in laboratory procedures and specimen management. Proficient in medical terminology, data entry, and customer service. Successfully managed high-volume workloads while upholding quality standards. Committed to safety regulations, ensuring accurate results that enhance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Carolina Medical Lab
Charlotte, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Received, counted, and scanned medical specimens, ensuring accurate data entry into spreadsheets.
- Collected and processed medical specimens using computer programs, maintaining precise records.
- Handled medical specimens by receiving, counting, and scanning them into spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity.
Patient Services Advocate
Fastmed Urgent Care
Salisbury, NC
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Registered patients, obtained necessary signatures, and collected copays.
- Verified patient insurance information through Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) and online platforms, enhancing billing accuracy and patient satisfaction.
- Managed the processing of medical records requests to ensure timely and accurate handling.
DD Program Evaluator
Pathfinder
Jonesboro, AR
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed and preserved accurate and current DDTCS client records.
- Processed all necessary paperwork and secured required signatures for compliance.
- Conducted initial assessments and revised individual program plans (IPP) for each client.
Patient Coordinator
AMMC Physician's Services - Womens Clinic
Paragould, Arkansas
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Registered new patients and maintained both paper and electronic patient charts.
- Facilitated efficient check-in/check-out procedures and confirmed insurance coverage to enhance patient experience.
- Answered phone calls, managed fax communications, and maintained office supply inventory to enhance administrative support.
Patient Access Associate
Rochester General Hospital - ER
Rochester, New York
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Collected and verified patient demographics and obtained necessary signatures to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Ensured accurate verification of insurance eligibility and secured required precertification/authorization.
- Handled copay collection and processing, contributing to streamlined patient access operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA06-1985
Skills
- Data entry
- Medical specimen handling
- Records management
- Customer support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compliance documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Carolina Medical Lab
07.2021 - Current
Patient Services Advocate
Fastmed Urgent Care
07.2020 - 07.2021
DD Program Evaluator
Pathfinder
05.2016 - 07.2019
Patient Coordinator
AMMC Physician's Services - Womens Clinic
08.2014 - 07.2015
Patient Access Associate
Rochester General Hospital - ER
04.2012 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
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