Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Lorinna Passmore

Dallas

Summary

Dynamic Medical Support Assistant with extensive experience at VAMC, excelling in patient scheduling and insurance verification. Proven ability to enhance patient service through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing records with precision, ensuring timely access to care and seamless operations across healthcare settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Support Assistant

VAMC
Rice Lake
03.2011 - Current
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination, ensuring timely access to care.
  • Obtained patient records from external facilities and JLV for comprehensive healthcare management.
  • Provided general information to patients via phone and in-person consultations.
  • Processed flagged orders and managed secure messaging for efficient communication.
  • Facilitated fax correspondence with outside healthcare providers and SNFs for seamless operations.
  • Verified insurance details and assisted with billing inquiries to enhance patient service.
  • Scanned records into patient charts for immediate availability of medical information.
  • Educated patients regarding Urgent Care, Emergency visit procedures, and prescription assistance.

Patient Setup Coordinator

Northwest Respiratory Services
St Paul
04.2009 - 02.2011
  • Collected setup information for new patients and processed insurance verification.
    Managed approximately 100 calls daily regarding patient orders and new patient acceptance.
    Collaborated with VA patients across MN, SD, ND, NE, and IA to provide support.
    Served as contracted vendor for home oxygen program across multiple VA facilities.

Medical Support Assistant

Delta
Bloominton
06.2008 - 04.2009

Trained new employees in Physical and Occupational Therapy department for effective onboarding.

Served as medical support assistant, managing essential patient coordination tasks.

Typed at 45 words per minute to ensure efficient documentation.

Utilized Vista and CPRS systems for accurate patient data management.

Prepared charts and scheduled consultations to streamline clinic operations.

Managed appointment bookings and handled incoming calls for optimal communication.

Acted as liaison between patients and doctors to facilitate clear information exchange.

Patient Setup Coordinator

Northwest Respiratory Services
St. Paul
04.2006 - 02.2008
  • Facilitated setup of home oxygen therapy for patients, handling up to 100 calls daily.
    Operated copy and fax machines to support administrative tasks.
    Troubleshot equipment issues, ensuring prompt resolution for users.
    Assisted nursing homes and hospitals in transitioning patients to home oxygen therapy.
    Verified insurance information to confirm patient eligibility and coverage.

Education

General studies -

Johnson Sr. High
St Paul, MN

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Skills

  • Patient scheduling and appointment coordination
  • Records management and medical software
  • Insurance verification and fax correspondence
  • Records management
  • Appointment coordination
  • Billing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving

Additional Information

  • 2015, Federal Civil Servant of the Year
  • 2016, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Tester

Accomplishments

  • 2015 Civil Servant of the Year
  • 2016 fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery-Tester

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Support Assistant

VAMC
03.2011 - Current

Patient Setup Coordinator

Northwest Respiratory Services
04.2009 - 02.2011

Medical Support Assistant

Delta
06.2008 - 04.2009

Patient Setup Coordinator

Northwest Respiratory Services
04.2006 - 02.2008

General studies -

Johnson Sr. High

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Century College