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Maria Elena Rojas

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Experienced Medical Office Coordinator and Hospital Unit Clerk with over 10 years of healthcare administrative experience supporting patient intake, admissions, and care coordination in hospital and outpatient settings. Skilled in referral processing, patient scheduling, electronic medical records management, and insurance documentation support to ensure timely access to care. Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workflows while maintaining HIPAA compliance, strong communication, and excellent customer service. Proven collaborator with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient services and support efficient clinical operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospital Unit Clerk

UCDMC NEUROSCIENCE UNIT
Sacramento, CA
10.2025 - Current
Hospital Unit Clerk

UC Davis Medical Center – Neuroscience Unit
Sacramento, CA | Oct 2025 – Present

  • Provide clerical and administrative support for a fast-paced neuroscience nursing unit.
  • Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges (ADT) and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Communicate with providers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to coordinate diagnostic testing, patient transport, and care services.
  • Manage medical records including order transcription, scanning, and chart documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
  • Monitor unit supply inventory and process medical supply orders using Lawson system.
  • Serve as the central communication point for staff, patients, and families to support efficient patient flow.

Hospital Unit Clerk

UC Davis Medical Center – Neuroscience Unit
Sacramento, CA
10.2025 - Current
  • Provide clerical and administrative support for a fast-paced neuroscience nursing unit.
  • Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges (ADT) and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Communicate with providers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to coordinate diagnostic testing, patient transport, and care services.
  • Manage medical records including order transcription, scanning, and chart documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
  • Monitor unit supply inventory and process medical supply orders using Lawson system.
  • Serve as the central communication point for staff, patients, and families to support efficient patient flow.

Unit Clerk

Woodland Hospital
Woodland, CA
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Processed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining accurate medical documentation.
  • Maintained and updated electronic patient records and scanned medical documentation into the EHR.
  • Coordinated diagnostic testing, imaging appointments, and patient transportation with hospital departments.
  • Operated a high-volume multi-line phone system, directing calls and messages to providers and clinical staff.
  • Assisted clinical teams by organizing patient charts and ensuring timely communication of patient updates.

Medical Office Coordinator

UC Davis Neuroscience Clinic
Sacramento, CA
03.2013 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated patient intake, referrals, and appointment scheduling for specialty neurology services.
  • Maintained and updated electronic medical records and patient documentation from intake through discharge.
  • Assisted billing staff with insurance documentation, claim corrections, and payer communications.
  • Communicated care plan updates and scheduling changes between providers, staff, and patients.
  • Prepared clinical documentation, memoranda, and reports to support clinic operations and care coordination.

Education

Associate of Science - [Program or Degree if applicable]

Woodland Community College
Woodland, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Patient Intake & Referral Processing
  • Insurance Verification Support
  • Prior Authorization Documentation Support
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Epic / Clinical Software
  • Patient Scheduling & Care Coordination
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Multi-line Phone Systems
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Medical Billing Support
  • Administrative Coordination

Certification

EGACE Sacramento, CA • 03/2015

Medical Billing and Coding: Medical

Billing and Coding

SAC MED TRAINING

Certified Nursing Assistant 2009

Timeline

Hospital Unit Clerk

UCDMC NEUROSCIENCE UNIT
10.2025 - Current

Hospital Unit Clerk

UC Davis Medical Center – Neuroscience Unit
10.2025 - Current

Unit Clerk

Woodland Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2025

Medical Office Coordinator

UC Davis Neuroscience Clinic
03.2013 - 07.2021

Associate of Science - [Program or Degree if applicable]

Woodland Community College