Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Bay Medical Imaging
05.2011 - Current
Transported patients between treatment areas to promote system efficiency and good traffic flow.
Cultivated mutually beneficial working relationships with coworkers, managers and physicians to promote efficient service delivery.
Assisted nurse, MRI technologist and Radiologist with patient breast and prostate biopsies.
Supported patients by assisting with dressing, undressing and other tasks to improve testing experience.
Performed front desk scheduling and registration tasks and checked patients' insurance eligibility to improve billing accuracy.
Cooperated with nurse and Mri technologist to lift and position patients to improve accuracy of testing procedures.
Organized stockroom inventory to facilitate faster retrieval of office supplies and testing materials.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Imaging Assistant
Sutter Health; Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
12.2021 - 07.2023
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Measured patient spirometry.
Patient Care Coordinator
Monarch HealthCare
08.2008 - 10.2011
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
Assisted patients with coordinating long-term care for chronic conditions to support and manage illnesses.
Coordinated transportation to get patients to and from medical appointments.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
Taught patients and families to use at-home medical equipment.
Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.