To maintain full-time employment that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
01.2022 - Current
Exceptional customer service
Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
Internship Student
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2022
Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments.
Coded and abstracted medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
Performed software updates, upgrades and data backups.
Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Clinical Coordinator/MSP
Rush Oak Park Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Effectively performs all receptionist duties to ensure front desk is maintained and operated in orderly and efficient manner to facilitate workflow and optimized patient experience
Exemplifies Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards
Greets and acknowledges patients at front desk, checks patients in and out of clinic, and performs practice designated activities to support new patients
Collects time of service payments, posts payments in EPIC, and reconciles end-of-day receipts
Coordinates information flow in and out of clinic
Addresses patient calls efficiently and courteously
Takes accurate, clear and concise messages that provide sufficient information for clinical staff and/or receiving party to effectively handle issue/request
Schedules, cancels and reschedules patient appointments, procedures, and surgeries
Places reminder calls and collects pertinent information from patients in advance of their appointment per office policy
Supports access by utilizing wait list and filling appointment slots created by cancellations and no shows
Obtains necessary pre-authorizations
Appropriately transfers patients to pre-registration for insurance verification per RUMG policy
Accesses EPIC to retrieve referrals, orders and other documentation and contacts various outside agencies to obtain referrals and other documentation
Coordinates administrative office functions as assigned including completion of EPIC administrative in-box messages
Maintains and retrieves medical records per HIM and office protocol
Problem solves issues by seeking out appropriate resources
Works cooperatively in a team environment
Demonstrates compliance with RUMG Customer Service and Performance Standards (attached)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Medical Assistant
Rush University Medical Group
11.2014 - 11.2021
Exceptional Customer service
Patient care, Document vital signs, Allergies, Medications, and reason for visit
Scheduling, Verify Insurance, Obtain prior authorization for procedures
Demonstrate diplomacy and sound judgement in all interactions
Utilize critical thinking to prioritize and manage complex patient care
Participate in health care team's effort to plan and implement patient care
Fundamental Procedures, Specimen Collections, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Care
Professional Communications, Legal Concepts, Patient Instruction, Operational Functions
Environment of care and infection prevention
Medication Management
A chart review for H&P, pain assessment, fall assessment, learner needs assessment, medication
Reconciliation and suicide screen
Specific questions for procedural areas (consent, time out, pre-cleaning)
Staff interviews (advance directives, medical emergency procedures, fire procedures, reporting
Adverse drug events/incompatibles, SDS sheets, Epic downtime procedure
Covid-19 Patient Screening
Managed over 100 patient calls per day
Health information Technician
Advocate Medical Group
03.2019 - 03.2019
Organize and manage health information data
Maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and Security
Transfer existing paper medical records into electronic health records.
Catalogued patient data and registries according to regulatory practices
Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Medical Assistant
Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health
06.2011 - 02.2014
Patient care, Document vital signs, Allergies, Medications, and reason for visit
Schedule epidural injections, Verify Insurance, Obtain prior authorization for procedures
Demonstrate diplomacy and sound judgement in all interactions
Utilize critical thinking to prioritize and manage complex patient care
Medical Assistant/Patient Support Associate
North Shore University Health Systems
06.2011 - 06.2012
Provide health care under the direction of the Practice Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Physicians
Professional work ethic
Exceptional Customer Service, Scheduling Appointments, Register and verify insurance, Answer
Managed over 100 patient calls per day
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
Education
MBA - Global Health Leadership
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Indiana Institute of Technology
12.2022
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Indiana Institute of Technology
2019
Associate - Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Davenport University
2009
Skills
Exceptional customer service
Familiar with medical terminology, anatomy and human diseases of the body
Excellent communication, organizational, comprehensive, active listening, and documentation skills
Familiar with computer software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Epic and Next Gen Functionality
Aware of the HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and the importance of confidentiality within the medical field
Able to make good decisions and solve problems within any given situation
Unique combinations of both hard and soft skills in order to prepare, analyze, and present data
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritize time
Excellent management skills
Certification
RHIA-Eligible
Epic - Scheduling and Registration Certified
Revenue Cycle Training- Certified
CPR and First Aid Certified.
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Internship Student
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator/MSP
Rush Oak Park Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Health information Technician
Advocate Medical Group
03.2019 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant
Rush University Medical Group
11.2014 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Elmhurst Memorial Center for Health
06.2011 - 02.2014
Medical Assistant/Patient Support Associate
North Shore University Health Systems
06.2011 - 06.2012
MBA - Global Health Leadership
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology