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Laura Sauzameda

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

To obtain the position as Payroll Specialist I at Peak Vista Community Health Centers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Receptionist

Peak Vista Community Health Centers
04.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Peak Vista Community Health Centers
08.2019 - Current
  • Perform the necessary intake functions for arriving patients
  • Verify the patient's demographics, insurance coverage and document the Electronic Health Record
  • Work extensively with EPM/EHR, Claim Remedi, Web Portal, Desk Top Reference, NICEinContact, and Cisco Finesse
  • Possess the knowledge of key operating systems and standard operating procedures within the health centers, while ensuring health center adherence
  • Ensure all applicable forms are updated and utilized, accurately capturing patient information for billing and compliance purposes
  • Receive or place incoming or outgoing calls for patients
  • Probe the callers needs to determine how to process the call and ensure one-call resolution; research Peak Vista and community resources to ensure the patient is given the correct information
  • Schedule, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments at Peak Vista
  • Send EHR tasking messages to appropriate provider, RN, or other groups to resolve the patient's request or concern
  • Conduct receptionist training; familiarize the receptionist with NextGen and other Peak Vista systems and programs; demonstrate scheduling procedures and provide step-by-step instruction; monitor new receptionists calls and provide feedback and guidance as necessary
  • Place outreach calls to schedule appointments for patients transitioning out of the Emergency Room or Inpatient Hospital status
  • Interpret conversations between providers and patients in English and Spanish languages
  • Promote and participate in the development of team-based care to ensure all delivery platforms support a patient-centric approach
  • Enhance the effectiveness: efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.

Education

Associate of Arts in Business -

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Administrative software
    • Business report and proposal writing
    • Proactive
    • Ability to prioritize
      • Organization
      • Verbal and written communication
      • Multitasking
      • Team player
      • Problem solving

References

  • Daniel Gibbs, Director of Ambulatory Clinic Operations, Health Centers at Academy Suites 3500 & 3100, CCA, DDHC, 3207 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80917, 719-344-7220, daniel.gibbs@peakvista.org
  • Luis Talamantes, Lead receptionist, Peak Vista Community Health Centers suite 3500, 3207 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80917, 719-344-6668, luis.talamantes@peakvista.org
  • Mike Couillard, Director of Trio Support Services, Pikes Peak Community College, 5675 South Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, 719-502-3352, mike.couillard@ppcc.edu

Timeline

Lead Receptionist

Peak Vista Community Health Centers
04.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Peak Vista Community Health Centers
08.2019 - Current

Associate of Arts in Business -

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Laura Sauzameda