Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Affiliations
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Maribel  Lara

Maribel Lara

Sugar Land

Summary

Experienced Admissions Director with 18 years in the healthcare sector, skilled in managing referrals and advocating for patients. Achieved significant census growth through effective collaboration with hospitals and streamlined insurance authorization. Bilingual professional committed to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting teamwork for optimal results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admissions Director

Woodway Nursing & Rehab
Houston
04.2025 - 07.2025

Managed and reviewed referrals while verifying benefits and securing insurance authorizations.
Completed all written admissions documents to ensure compliance.
Facilitated all admissions processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Strengthened census development by building strong referral relationships with hospitals and physicians.
Advocated for patients within Guardian Angel Program initiative to improve care delivery.
Ensured quality patient care, promoting seamless transitions for optimal outcomes.
Supported patients and families with empathy, delivering exceptional service.
Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex patient needs.

Admissions Director

Apollo Healthcare
Houston
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • Executed management of patient referrals, entering pertinent data into Davita portal for specialized care.
  • Collaborated with hospital case managers to evaluate and facilitate potential admissions.
  • Attended marketing events that are crucial for driving business growth initiatives.
  • Obtained necessary insurance authorizations utilizing managed care systems.
  • Conducted benefits verification to ensure coverage accuracy.
  • Accurately completed all admission-related documentation.
  • Entered comprehensive patient data into PointClickCare (PCC).
  • Prepared living arrangements to accommodate new residents effectively.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX

Skills

  • Referral management
  • Insurance authorization
  • Patient admission
  • Data entry
  • Bilingual communication
  • Admissions management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

Nurse Aide Academy

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Texas State Certification (Spring 2008)

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • ESL Teacher
  • Ministry Driven
  • Involved in outreach programs

Accomplishments

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Texas State Certification (Spring 2008)
  • Beauticians license by the Texas State Board of Cosmetology

Timeline

Admissions Director

Woodway Nursing & Rehab
04.2025 - 07.2025

Admissions Director

Apollo Healthcare
07.2022 - 04.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Alvin Community College