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Laura Sandoval

San Antonio,United States

Summary

Enthusiastic professional communicates positively with physicians, office staff and patients. Polished, hard worker willing to go extra mile to complete tasks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant

quantum pain and orthopedics
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
  • Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
  • Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
  • Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
  • Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
  • Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
  • Contacted medical facilities for medical records, pending imaging, or referrals.
  • communicated with lawfirms to confirm treatment areas or pending LOP for pending img or referrals.

Customer Service Representative

AutoZone
San Antonio, TX
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Patient Care Coordinator

CareNet healthcare
San Antonio, TX
10.2018 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
  • Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated follow-up visits as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, height, weight.
  • Facilitated coordination between primary care physician and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate the physical condition of patients prior to admission or discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to confirm patient coverage and process claims.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare services.
  • Addressed and resolved patient concerns and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Set up appointments for physician visits
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
  • Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
  • Assisted patients with transportation to doctors' appointments, pharmacies, and back to their homes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brooks Academy of Science And Engineering
San Antonio, TX
06-2015

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • eClinicalWorks
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Adaptable
  • Compassionate
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Documentation
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certification - American Red Cross.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

AutoZone
06.2024 - 08.2024

Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant

quantum pain and orthopedics
01.2024 - 09.2024

Patient Care Coordinator

CareNet healthcare
10.2018 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Brooks Academy of Science And Engineering
Laura Sandoval