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Katherine Perry

Plymouth,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in scheduling coordination, patient communication, and administrative support. Proficient in managing high volume phone lines and coordinating multiple appointments while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Seeking to leverage skills and experience in a Medical Secretary role to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Pain Management Booking Clerk

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed patient appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems.
  • Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers effectively.
  • Assisted in verifying insurance information for accurate billing processes.
  • Maintained organized records of patient interactions and appointment histories.
  • Collaborated with front desk staff to resolve scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Trained new clerks on software systems and operational workflows efficiently.

Central Scheduling Representative

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated patient appointments to optimize scheduling efficiency and enhance service delivery.
  • Managed incoming calls to address inquiries and resolve scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Communicated with medical staff to ensure alignment on scheduling needs and resource availability.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to accurately document patient information and appointment details.

Perioperative Coordinator

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
07.2020 - 10.2022

Ensured necessary equipment was available for each OR case

Worked with OR staff to ensure maximum efficiency for a 12 room operating room

Coordinated with medical office schedulers and physicians to book surgeries and procedures

Surgical Daycare Unit Secretary

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
11.2016 - 07.2020

Managed front desk for patient check-in

Informed and comforted family members during the surgery process

Transcribed physician orders

Worked with OR center core and inpatient floors to efficiently get patients into bays in time for preop.

Coordinated with admission department and inpatient floors to get patients admitted post surgery.

Worked with charge nurses, center core, doctors, nurses, techs, and housekeeping to keep unit running smoothly.

Breast Care Center Secretary

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
08.2014 - 11.2016

Greeted patients upon arrival and provided appropriate customer service in a a high-stress department

Checked in patients for appointments

Verified and processed insurance

Scheduled appointments and testing

Unit Secretary - Critical Care and Post Surgical

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
11.2002 - 08.2014

Transcribed physician orders to ensure accurate and timely implementation of treatment plans

Prepared paperwork for patient discharges and transfers

Booked post hospital follow up appointments

Organized patient records and medical charts to ensure accuracy of data

Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff.

Scheduled tests and procedures for patients, such as lab work and x-rays based on physician orders.

Patient Access- Emergency Room

Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
06.2002 - 11.2002

Interviewed patients for demographics

Verified insurance

Worked with staff to adapt to the flow and volume of the ER

Education

Associate of Science - Secretarial Arts

Katharine Gibbs School
Boston, MA
01-1995

Skills

  • Electronic record management
  • Payment processing
  • Insurance verification
  • Microsoft office, Epic, & Traqspera
  • Accuracy and precision
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Excellent communication
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Pain Management Booking Clerk

Cape Cod Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2025

Central Scheduling Representative

Cape Cod Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023

Perioperative Coordinator

Cape Cod Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2022

Surgical Daycare Unit Secretary

Cape Cod Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2020

Breast Care Center Secretary

Cape Cod Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2016

Unit Secretary - Critical Care and Post Surgical

Cape Cod Hospital
11.2002 - 08.2014

Patient Access- Emergency Room

Cape Cod Hospital
06.2002 - 11.2002

Associate of Science - Secretarial Arts

Katharine Gibbs School