Seasoned Operations Coordinator with expertise in claims filing. Known for high productivity and task completion. Possess specialized skills in claims analysis, documentation verification, and regulatory compliance ensuring smooth operation flow. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to effectively manage workloads and facilitate clear interactions with all stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
Attend to a fast paced clinical lab environment
Experience in drawing patients undergoing chemotherapy and illnesses that make veins harder to locate
Cover urgent care draws when nursing staff are not able to draw hard stick patients
Process pathology samples and send to corresponding reference lab for testing
Process pap smears
Process blood, urine and stool samples and send to corresponding reference lab
Extensive knowledge on all different types of lab tests including blood, urine, stool, culture swabs, group A and group B streps, COVID swabs
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
Performed quality venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for Laboratory testing in specialties ranging from OB/GYN, general, pediatric and geriatric patients
Direct contact with patients and maintained a good relationship of trust and confidence while explaining procedures
Explain collection kits and send out procedures to patients
Self-directed, with astute judgment, and a high level of accountability.
Prepared, processed and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard technique and equipment
Verified patients demographics including personal data, medical history and insurance coverage
Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
Work collaboratively with patients and healthcare providers to ensure high quality of service
Operations Coordinator
McGregor & Associates, A Gallagher Company
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 07.2019
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Worked with CA Schools VEBA Product, eligibility and invoicing
Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivering routes and strategies
Processed claims for Retiree Medical Trusts
Processed and verified health insurance eligibility for VEBA members
Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans
Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets
Ensured compliance with all company standards and procedures
Audit all data entry for member eligibility for accuracy
On-board new staff
Review, red-line, prepare, and maintain operation manuals for the team
Acting as a point of contact for escalated issues
Responsible for internal processing related to RMT trust activities
Responsible for producing or overseeing Trust communication material including managing delivery to trusts
Project manage and act as team lead
Anticipate issues that may arise during assigned projects
Solve complex problems in a timely manner
Provide direct support to upper management
Continually look for opportunities and make recommendations to improve process, delivery and overall job and client experience
Able to use independent judgement; self-starting and self-motivated
Strong work ethic and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Operations Assistant
McGregor & Associates
San Diego , CA
01.2017 - 03.2018
Gathered, organized, and modeled data to assist management in making key decisions
Prepared and proofread reports detailing operations activities
Built and maintained relationships with outside members and guests
Assisted operations manager and supervisor with planning or routing operations and special projects
Assisted with day-to-day operations of facility, including scheduling and customer service
Worked with support teams to resolve issues with service
Operations Intern
McGregor & Associates
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 12.2016
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook
Communication with outside members by phone and walk-ins
Frequent phone calls
Education
Grossmont College
San Diego
Skills
Bilingual- Fluent in Spanish
Experienced in Taft Hartley Trusts
Process health insurance eligibility for VEBA members all across the board
VEBA Knowledge
Reconciliation
Processing claims for Retiree Medical Trusts
Process implementation
Ensure eligibility requirements are met
Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Professional phone etiquette
Office administration
Excellent planner and coordinator
Invoice Processing
Reliable
Deadline driven
Strategic decision making
Attention to detail
Time management
Documentation and reporting
Can type 85 words per minute
Adept with Microsoft and Mac Software
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Data entry
Quality assurance and control
Supply ordering
Scheduling management
Affiliations
I enjoy spending time with loved ones and enjoy all San Diego nature has to offer.