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Marilla Flores

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with 5+ years of experience in patient care coordination, member outreach, insurance verification, referrals, pre-authorizations, and administrative support. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, caregivers, providers, and interdisciplinary teams while coordinating care, addressing barriers to treatment, and improving patient outcomes. Experienced in conducting follow-up outreach, scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient service coordinator

NEWPORT ORTHOPEDICS INSTITUTE
Sugar Land
2024.05 - 2025.04

• Conducted patient outreach to coordinate appointments, follow-up care, and address barriers to treatment.
• Managed high-volume inbound and outbound calls while providing exceptional patient support and advocacy.
• Coordinated scheduling between patients, providers, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Assisted patients with insurance-related inquiries, referrals, and care coordination needs.

Medical Assistant

Texas children’s specialty clinic
Sugar Land
2023.10 - 2024.05
  • • Conducted patient assessments, obtained vital signs, and documented clinical information accurately.
    • Assisted with chronic disease management, including monitoring glucose and A1C levels.
    • Coordinated patient care activities and collaborated with providers to improve patient outcomes.
    • Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans and follow-up care requirements.

Lead Medical Assistant

Meaville pediatrics
Pearland
2022.04 - 2024.05
  • • Coordinated referrals, pre-authorizations, and specialty appointments to support timely patient care.
    • Assisted with care gap closure activities by ensuring patients completed recommended follow-up services.
    • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care recommendations.
    • Managed laboratory operations and ensured accurate documentation of patient results.
    • Collaborated with providers and healthcare teams to address barriers impacting patient outcomes.

Lead Medical Assistant

Sunrise pediatrics/ sunrise neonatal
Sugar Land
2019.10 - 2022.03
  • Performed patient outreach and follow-up communication regarding appointments, testing, and treatment plans.
    • Assisted with medication management and patient education to promote treatment adherence.
    • Coordinated care between providers, specialists, and families to improve continuity of care.
    • Verified insurance benefits and assisted with referrals and authorization requests.
    • Maintained detailed documentation and managed patient records with a high level of accuracy.
    • Conducted laboratory testing for RSV, Flu, and COVID while ensuring quality standards and compliance.

Education

Nationally Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX

Associates - Health Administration

The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Care Coordination
    Member Outreach
    Case Management Support
    Patient Advocacy
    Care Gap Closure
    Medication Reconciliation
    Appointment Scheduling
    Referral Coordination
    Insurance Verification
    Medical Records Management

Timeline

Patient service coordinator

NEWPORT ORTHOPEDICS INSTITUTE
2024.05 - 2025.04

Medical Assistant

Texas children’s specialty clinic
2023.10 - 2024.05

Lead Medical Assistant

Meaville pediatrics
2022.04 - 2024.05

Lead Medical Assistant

Sunrise pediatrics/ sunrise neonatal
2019.10 - 2022.03

Nationally Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

The College of Health Care Professions

Associates - Health Administration

The College of Health Care Professions
Marilla Flores