Medical Receptionist/Coordinator with 20+ years of hands-on experience answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and directing guests. Personable and organized individual possessing strong administrative skills paired with outstanding recordkeeping and time management abilities. Committed to providing outstanding administrative support to staff and guests.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Financial Associate
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, US
11.2022 - Current
Working in Same-Day Surgery and working on the surgery unit
As a registrar, I am updating the patient demographic, ensuring the name on their ID matches the one on the computer
Besides registration on the WOW machine, registered patients are scheduled for surgery in their bay
Registered about 80 patients daily
Adults and children. When patients are registered, communicate with appropriate healthcare team members and interact promptly with the clinical nurse coordinator and other staff.
I am placing the armband and having the patient sign general, family, and IMM consent forms before surgery.
Reviews daily you need to schedule to identify and resolve any necessary documentation required before rendering care.
Collecting copay and surgery payment at the time of surgery
Check to make sure the patient authorization is cleared
Perform other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the work.
I work in the emergency room, Quick Reg patients walking in or by ambulance. Updating their demographic, etc.
Writing letters for a totally and partially disabled patient with restrictions and going to Clinical Module print office notes, physical therapy, patient education, MRI/EMG, and filling out (MVA) Motor Vehicle Administration parking placards for individuals with a disability.
Trauma, MVA, and Workers' Compensation patients get transferred to the business office.
Schedule two/six/three months weeks post-ops for all surgery patients.
Implemented customer service strategies to ensure a positive experience for our patients.
Directed and supervised a team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Maintained accurate employee performance records, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
Train and supervise the front desk checkout/ call center departments and cross-training Call Center staff.
Lead Receptionist/Admission Coordinator
Kensington Nursing and Rehab Center
Kensington, MD
07.2009 - 10.2014
Process and maintain Accounts Payable invoicing and Admission of the new residents. Call Social Workers working on Discharge.
Ensured that the reception area was kept clean at all times.
Updated customer databases with accurate contact information as needed.
Handled administrative duties such as filing documents, printing reports, scanning files, creating new medical records.
Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
Operated busy switchboard, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Tracked incoming mail deliveries throughout the day in order to distribute accordingly.
Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
Greeted and welcomed visitors, clients, and customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Lead Medical Administrative Support
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD
10.2008 - 04.2014
Processing End of Day reports
Filing and copying assigned documents
Process an average of 20+ Ambulatory Data Module reports monthly
Retrieving patient charts and storing them daily
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Answered telephones, scheduled appointments, and provided customer service to patients. Faxing information and directing calls to the appropriate personnel, Scanning charts and photocopying, reminding patients about their appointments for the next business day, scheduling patients' appointments, and preparing pertinent forms for patient appointments.
Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Ordered and maintained supply inventory for the medical office.
Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
Provided administrative support to medical staff by typing correspondence, reports, and memos.
I updated contact lists regularly and created new contacts as needed.
Receiving messages, faxing information, Scanning charts, photocopying, Managing all mail, including special messenger requests for priority delivery
Registering surplus furniture and electronic devices
Scheduling and organizing meetings via Outlook
I updated the monthly meeting charts and created spreadsheets for scanned charts.
Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and transferred calls as needed.
Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured the accuracy of all information entered.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors answered phone calls, and maintained the front reception desk.
Provost Marshall Office Clerk
IAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
01.2006 - 12.2007
Ensure applicants and supporting documents are complete, valid, and comply with applicable Regulations (Army Regulation 190-5, WRAMC Reg
190-3)
Provide advice and assistance to retired and active duty military personnel, civilians, contract employees, vendors, and other personnel inquiring about the regulations and requirements for decals.
Prepared to process approximately 300 visitors per week and about 500 permanent registrations per week
Maintain a computerized database for the Vehicle registration office
Answer telephone questions from customers about Department Of Defense regulations
Generate report sheets and queries regarding the number of customers serviced and the workload of the Section
Maintain accountability of government supplies and requisitions supplies promptly.
Medical Records Receptionist
IAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
01.2004 - 12.2006
Preparing pertinent forms for patient appointments, such as an encounter form (DA 4700), ICD-9 form, and Third Party Insurance
Processing End of Day reports. Process an average of 600+ Ambulatory Data Module reports monthly.
Knowledge of medical terminology. Training the new Medical Records Technicians assigned to the clinic
Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing documents as requested.
Processed requests for the release of confidential medical information by HIPAA guidelines.
Answered phone calls promptly, directed calls appropriately, took messages when necessary, and responded to inquiries promptly.
Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and medical assistants.
Managed office phone lines by checking voicemails, returning calls, and directing messages to team members.
Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
Took messages from patients and promptly relayed them to the appropriate staff.
Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff. Retrieving patient charts and storing them daily
Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered a desk sheet for easy sign-in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Bridgeport, CT
05.2000
Skills
Call Center (8 years)
Customer Service (10 years)
CPT Coding
Allscripts (8 years)
Workers' Compensation
ICD-9
Front desk
Medical office experience (10 years)
English
Medical Terminology (10 years)
DoD Experience
EMR Systems
ICD-10
HIPAA
Medical Coding
Microsoft Office
Hospitality
Office experience (10 years)
Phreesia (8 years) Supervisor course 2004, Patient Booking & ADS course 2004, CHCS-Composite Health Care Systems/ ALHTA 2006 HIPPA course 2005 Hazcom course 2005, handling/reporting hazardous material Military Amedd E forms systems, Allscripts PM, Allscripts EHR, Medical Manager, Phreesia, Invision, Powerchart, Loyal(payments), IDX, and WOW Machine
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit at MedStar Georgetown University HospitalRegistered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital