Maria Nicoll
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic Surgery Coordinator with proven expertise at Shoulder MD in patient coordination and scheduling. Skilled in insurance verification and pre-authorization processing, ensuring seamless surgical operations. Recognized for enhancing appointment turnaround times and implementing effective solutions to scheduling barriers, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Coordinator
Shoulder MD
Sonoma, CA
10.2015 - 01.2025
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Provided support to surgeons by preparing documents needed for surgeries, such as consent forms and discharge instructions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers.
- Assisted in the scheduling of surgeries for patients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Billing Specialist
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma, CA
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Generated monthly invoices for patients based on services provided according to established fee schedules.
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
- Participated in workshops, seminars, and training classes to gain stronger education in industry updates and federal regulations.
Billing Specialist
Sutter Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2000 - 07.2010
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of billing information and patient data.
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Verified insurance coverage and identified third-party payers for billing purposes.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Marin
Greenbrae, CASkills
- Patient coordination
- Procedure preparation
- Scheduling expertise
- Patient check-in
- Insurance verification
- Data entry
- Patient scheduling
- Pre-authorization processing
Timeline
Surgery Coordinator
Shoulder MD
10.2015 - 01.2025
Billing Specialist
Petaluma Health Center
05.2011 - 07.2012
Billing Specialist
Sutter Hospital
04.2000 - 07.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Marin
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