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Lisa Tovar

Forney,TX

Summary

Accomplished healthcare professional with over 21 years in medical assisting, patient care, and clinic leadership in podiatry. Led clinical teams, optimized workflows, coordinated surgeries, and supported physicians during procedures. Focused on delivering patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Lead/Healthcare Management

Ashton Podiatry Associates, PA
Dallas, TX
05.2009 - Current

● Lead daily operations of a high-volume podiatry clinic to ensure efficient patient flow and exceptional patient care.

● Supervise, mentor, and train clinical and administrative staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

● Coordinate physician schedules and oversee daily clinic workflow.

● Scheduled surgical procedures, coordinating logistics with hospitals, surgery centers, and patients to ensure seamless operations.

● Verify insurance eligibility, obtain prior authorizations, and ensure accurate documentation.

● Assist physicians with in-office surgical procedures using sterile technique.

● Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, wound care, diabetic foot care, and post-operative instructions.

● Manage appointment scheduling while maintaining provider productivity.

● Oversaw medical supply inventory, managing orders and stock levels to support uninterrupted clinic operations.

● Managed documentation and fittings of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patients to ensure proper use and compliance.

● Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and office policies.

● Assisted with quality improvement initiatives and implemented office procedures to enhance overall clinic performance.

● Support physicians with radiology documentation, patient chart preparation, and follow-up care.

● Troubleshoot patient concerns and resolve scheduling or workflow issues efficiently.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification - Healthcare

PCI Medical Training
Dallas, TX
06-2004

Skills

Clinic operations management

Team leadership and training

Medical assisting

Electronic medical records management

Appointment scheduling systems

Insurance verification processes

Microsoft Office proficiency

Medical documentation accuracy

Inventory control expertise

Durable medical equipment knowledge

Clinical supervision

Patient care strategies

Compliance management

Healthcare operations oversight

Patient scheduling efficiency

Team collaboration techniques

Customer relationship management

Quality improvement initiatives

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Dependability and responsibility

Team management

Effective communication skills

Training development expertise

Telephone etiquette proficiency

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Analytical thinking skills

Multitasking proficiency

Personal protective equipment use

Surgical assistance support

Patient education methods

Timeline

Clinic Lead/Healthcare Management

Ashton Podiatry Associates, PA
05.2009 - Current

Medical Assistant Certification - Healthcare

PCI Medical Training
Lisa Tovar