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Latoya Johnson

Severn,US

Summary

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.

Supervisor/Lead Patient Service/ Post-Op Scheduler

OrthoBethesda Restoring Function
Bethesda, MD
07.2014 - 11.2022

Powerchart also paper copies

  • 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.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • 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.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.

Secretary

NAI Personnel, Food Drug and Administration
Washington, DC
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • 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
  • New Hire Training
  • Computer Skills
  • Oral Communication
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Patient Financial Associate

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Supervisor/Lead Patient Service/ Post-Op Scheduler

OrthoBethesda Restoring Function
07.2014 - 11.2022

Lead Receptionist/Admission Coordinator

Kensington Nursing and Rehab Center
07.2009 - 10.2014

Lead Medical Administrative Support

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
10.2008 - 04.2014

Secretary

NAI Personnel, Food Drug and Administration
01.2007 - 12.2008

Provost Marshall Office Clerk

IAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2007

Medical Records Receptionist

IAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
01.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Warren High School
Latoya Johnson