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Work History
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Maria Martinez

Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

Bilingual medical office professional with over 20 years of experience in patient scheduling, front desk operations, and call management in fast paced healthcare settings. Skilled at delivering excellent customer service to diverse patient population in both English and Spanish, while ensuring accuracy,efficiency, and compliance with HIPAA standards. probability to manage high volume calls and maintain confidentiality. Strong team collaborator with excellent problem solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate with successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced in scheduling, insurance verification, patient intake , and medical record management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Scheduler, Receptionist and Operator

Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County
06.2016 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect patient and business information.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.

Front Desk Receptionist and Medical Records

Family Doctors of Santa Cruz County
01.2002 - 03.2016
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying and faxing documents in accordance to HIPPA guidelines.
  • Doubled checked patients demographics before scheduling follow-up appointments
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Maintained organized reception area and lobby creating welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
  • Copied medical records for patient, physicians or mailed to other facilities with patient authorization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz California 95060
06-1986

Skills

  • Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Processing insurance verification and authorizations
  • Collecting copayments and managing billing procedures
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong team work and collaboration with medical staff
  • Confidentially & HIPPA compliance
  • Resolved patient concerns and scheduling conflicts with empathy and professionalism, contributing to higher patient satisfaction score
  • Fast learner
  • Independent worker/capable of working with low supervision
  • Multi tasking abilities
  • Bilingual English & Spanish

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Scheduler, Receptionist and Operator

Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County
06.2016 - 10.2024

Front Desk Receptionist and Medical Records

Family Doctors of Santa Cruz County
01.2002 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz High School
Maria Martinez