Dedicated to working to the best of my ability with attention to detail and patient satisfaction. Enjoy being a support to and a member of a team of committed professionals working toward excellence in healthcare services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Epic Credentialed Trainer II
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
08.2021 - Current
Credentialed in Cadence, Prelude, Grand Central, Ambulatory
Train and mentor new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Analyze company training methods and make adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.
Liaise between executives and entry-level workers, facilitating smooth communication.
Actively listen to customers, handle concerns quickly, and escalate major issues to supervisor.
Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Break down and evaluate user problems using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
Follow up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
Update curricula, instructions, documents, and written tests for training courses.
Participate in integrated testing, support end users post upgrades and go-live.
Trained and mentored over 250 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
Lead Patient Access Specialist
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 08.2021
Perform patient scheduling and registration functions as initial contact point for medical office visits.
Respond to inquiries from managers, doctors, nurses, and patients with accurate information.
Foster excellence by example by "setting the pace" and being a hands-on mentor to Patient Access Center staff.
Recruit, hire, and coach employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
Directed and led the patient access team in daily operations.
Educated patients on the importance of preventive health care and insurance coverage
Patient Access Representative
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
Researched denied claims and contacted insurance companies to resolve these issues.
Tracked referral submission during facilitation of prior authorization issuance.
Behavioral Management Specialist
Presbyterian Medical Services
03.2018 - 06.2019
Creatively develop curriculum to achieve desired behavioral goals.
Independently implement and document the outcome of goals, measurable objectives and interventions as per behavioral management plan.
Use of Electronic Health Records for documentation and billing.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Customized Community Support Contractor
Alianza Family Services
10.2017 - 02.2019
Provide individuals with access to and participation in activities and functions of community life.
Independently document and submit billing as required by Medicaid.
Supported individuals with diagnosed developmental delays to enhance communication, social and daily living skills.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Ministry Director
Port Elizabeth Church Of Christ
08.2008 - 08.2017
Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Developed, managed and improved K-12 educational program, including administering budgets, coordinating resources and bringing in students.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Education
Associate of Arts - Missions And Biblical Studies
Sunset International Bible Institute
Lubbock, TX
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
08.2006
Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Ambitious Networker
Culturally-Sensitive
Skilled Multi-Tasker
Detail Oriented
Solution Focused
Timeline
Epic Credentialed Trainer II
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
08.2021 - Current
Lead Patient Access Specialist
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Access Representative
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Behavioral Management Specialist
Presbyterian Medical Services
03.2018 - 06.2019
Customized Community Support Contractor
Alianza Family Services
10.2017 - 02.2019
Ministry Director
Port Elizabeth Church Of Christ
08.2008 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Missions And Biblical Studies
Sunset International Bible Institute
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Lubbock Christian University
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