Maria Teruya
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Motivated scheduling specialist prepared to apply several years' of experience to support and enhance business operations within the company and make a positive impact managing complex schedules, coordinating logistics, optimizing workflow and maintaining effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Scheduling Specialist
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2018 - Current
- Schedule future OR surgeries for OR with offices staff and surgeons
- Schedule same-day inpatient add-ons and outpatients for imaging sedations (MRI, CT, ECHO, ABR, PICC LINE, LUMBAR PUNCTURE, BONE MARROW BIOPSIES, RENAL SCAN, NUC MED)
- Communicate with multiples anesthesia groups daily for any add ons, changes or updates for OR and sedation cases
- Assist with coordinating multiple procedures as requested by different departments, surgeons and specialty services
- Communicated daily with manager and OR charge on schedule changes and updates to ensure timely case management
- Participate in daily huddles to review upcoming cases and discuss special requests and needs that will require more follow up.
- Schedule pre-anesthesia visit for recommended patients requiring additional follow up with their PCP or specialist before getting surgery
- Prepping surgical packets and confirming cases for the next day
- Followed up on authorization status as notified by case management, facilitating smooth surgical scheduling
- Retrieved clearances and consents from PCP or ordering MDs, scanning documents into EMR system to maintain accurate patient records
- Work with management, OR charge and team when a specialized case needs to be scheduled
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously for efficient workflow and daily communication with offices through phones, email, fax, epic and secure chats
Medical Assistant
Dr. Bert Wong - Cardiology
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Measured vital signs and documented patient reasons for visit, ensuring accurate assessment for routine and new onset heart issues
- Performed EKG and setup and maintained cardiology testing equipment
- Checked in/out patients and scheduled follow-up appointments to maintain continuity of care
- Prepared patient charts for Dr. Bert Wong's cardiology visits.
- Updated patient demographics and insurance information to ensure accuracy.
- Meet with representatives to evaluate new medications for potential benefits to heart patients
Education
Associates In Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Heald College
CA 07.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
- Professional communication
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Detail oriented
- Time management
Timeline
Perioperative Scheduling Specialist
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
08.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Bert Wong - Cardiology
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associates In Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Heald College
07.2006 - 01.2008