Results-oriented professional with over 20 years in healthcare coordination. Skilled in managing patient referrals, optimizing scheduling systems, and fostering effective communication among multidisciplinary teams. Committed to improving patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Referral Coordinator
El Rio Community Health Center
07.2001 - Current
Coordinated patient referrals to specialists, ensuring timely and appropriate care delivery.
Managed scheduling and follow-up communications between patients and healthcare providers.
Streamlined referral processes, improving efficiency of patient transitions between services.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination efforts.
Served as primary contact for patients regarding referral inquiries and concerns.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in referral documentation, ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare providers.
Responded to patient inquiries to offer timely updates regarding referral status.
Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Served as a liaison between primary care physicians, specialists, and patients to ensure timely access to needed services.
Processed and researched Grievances and complains for the department
processed insurance authorations when needed
Patient Communications - Patient Communications Re
Centene
01.2015 - 07.2021
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Training and up training new hires
Covid -19 testing calls and results
Team lead - running reports assisting in chat taking escalated calls .
Assist members with all benefit question's and reviewing all policy details. Assisting with claims information and disputes. Assisting with all billing questions and issues. Also processing payments and setting up Automatic payments. Knowledge of various lines of business in the field of health insurance. Main point of contact for team of 8-16 agents while Supervisor is off or away. Working with Supervisor on improving team moral and engagement. Assigned to new agents to mentor, conduct side by sides, debriefings as well as filled out evaluation sheets on performance. Assisted in group chat with questions and needs of other agents. Handed escalated calls related to member issues. Created a team and developed a training to retrain a group of agents having difficulties.
LEAD FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
University Orthopedic Specialist
05.2016 - 10.2016
Oversaw daily front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient flow and service quality.
Trained and mentored new reception staff on procedures and customer service best practices.
Implemented scheduling systems to optimize appointment management and reduce wait times.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and improve communication.
Scheduled medical appointment for patients. Organized schedules for 5 different physicians.
Processed incoming new and established patient referrals.
Review and upload all new patient paperwork.
Processing billing to medical insurance companies sending payment reminders and processing patient payments.
Processing Patients prior authorizations for upcoming surgeries.
PATIENT COMMUNICATION REPRESENTATIVE
El Rio Community Health Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling to optimize clinic operations.
Assisted patients with inquiries and provided clear information about services offered.
Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure data integrity.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication between patients and medical staff.
Accessed patient information through variety of office software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance.
Scheduled patient appointment and procedures with software.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Tucson Medical Center
04.2013 - 11.2013
Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control protocols.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care plans.
Education
No Degree -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Nursing Assistant - CNA
Tucson College
Tucson, AZ
10-2011
High School Diploma -
Teenage Parent Program
Tucson, AZ
05-2007
Skills
Pre-authorizations
Insurance verification
Medical terminology
Patient scheduling
Medical terminology knowledge
Data entry proficiency
Follow-up coordination
Scheduling software
HIPAA regulations
Caseload management
Healthcare systems
Critical thinking
Electronic medical record software
Health information systems
Risk management
Call center experience
Computer proficiency
Conflict resolution
Microsoft Excel
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LEAD FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
University Orthopedic Specialist
05.2016 - 10.2016
Patient Communications - Patient Communications Re