Karla Fitzsimons
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Desert Radiology
01.2021 - Current
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Sunset Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted visitors and initiated check-in or triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Coordinated payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Payroll Manger/Recruiter
Star 1 Personnel
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV06.2026
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV01.2020
Skills
- Scheduling
- Data Entry
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical records
- Office administration
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Insurance verification
- Multitasking
- Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Desert Radiology
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Sunset Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2020
Payroll Manger/Recruiter
Star 1 Personnel
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
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