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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Experience Coordinator
Regenerative Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
Columbia, MD
05.2024 - Current
Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for optimal clinic flow.
Collecting copays and balances.
Collect self-pay payments for all treatments. PRGF, Prolo, EPAT, Adipose, BMAC
Developed patient education materials to enhance understanding of treatment options.
Collaborated with clinical staff to address patient concerns and improve satisfaction.
Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from patients about their experiences.
Evaluated current policies and procedures related to providing exceptional customer service experiences.
Monitored patient wait times to optimize patient flow, reduce delays, and improve overall satisfaction levels.
Obtained informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed them in the system.
Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Patient Financial Associate
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, US
10.2022 - 04.2024
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. Communicates with appropriate healthcare team members and interact with the clinical nurse coordinator and other staff promptly when patients are registered
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.
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
scheduling two weeks post ops for all surgery patients.
Implemented customer service strategies to ensure a positive experience for our patients.
Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Maintained positive working relationship 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 records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
Train and supervised the front desk checkout/ call center departments and cross-training Call Center staff.
Lead Receptionist/Admission Coordinator
Kensington Nursing and Rehab Center
Kensington, MD
06.2009 - 09.2014
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
09.2008 - 03.2014
Processing End of Day reports
Filing and copying assigned documents
Process an average of 20+ Ambulatory Data Module reports on a monthly basis
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 photo copying, reminding patients about there appointments for the next business day, scheduling patients appointments, 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 medical office.
Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
Provided administrative support to medical staff such as typing correspondence, reports, memos.
Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
Receiving messages, faxing information, Scanning charts, and photo copying, Managing all mails including special messenger request for priority delivery
Registering surplus furniture and electronic devices
Scheduling and organizing meetings via Outlook
Updating the monthly meeting charts and creating speed sheets for scanned charts.
Answered incoming phone 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 accuracy of all entered information.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
Provost Marshall Office Clerk
IAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
12.2005 - 11.2007
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, civilian, 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
12.2003 - 11.2006
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 release of confidential medical information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Answered phone calls promptly, directed calls appropriately, took messages when necessary, and responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, 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 to 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 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/MVA
Insurance verification
Patient scheduling
Payment processing
ICD-9
Front desk
Medical office experience (10 years)
English
Medical Terminology (10 years)
DoD Experience
EMR Systems
ICD-10
HIPAA
Medical Coding
EPIC
AthenaOne
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