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Mary L. Haros

Del Valle,TX

Summary

Proficient in surgical coordinating, administrative, and clinical duties in a fast-paced clinic and hospital setting. Highly motivated and and detail-oriented, known for efficient multitasking, and exceptional organizational abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Practice Coordinator

Elisabeth Potter, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Austin, Texas
11.2018 - Current
  • Direct, coordinate, and facilitate the surgical scheduling of all procedures performed within the clinic, ambulatory center, and hospital setting.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of scheduling surgical procedures according to physician schedules and directives, hospital staff availability, equipment availability, and patient needs.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of all pre- and post-operative requirements, including radiology studies, lab work, and history/physical dictations.
  • Identify and maximize the efficient use of operating rooms, specialized equipment, and/or personnel required for each surgical case.
  • Follow facility guidelines for the notification of changes in the surgical schedule (cancellation and rescheduling cases).
  • Always communicate surgical changes in a timely manner that most efficiently utilizes time and clinical resources.
  • Maintain appropriate reports, daily logs, and surgical authorization logs.
  • Facilitate and explain the scheduling process and surgical instructions to patients. Verification of insurance coverage, obtaining appropriate authorizations, providing surgical quotes, and collecting required amounts for reconstructive and cosmetic surgical cases.
  • Ensure all requirements are obtained to prevent delays in scheduled surgeries.
  • Perform other miscellaneous office and clerical duties as needed, including front desk coverage, new patient appointments, eligibility verification of benefits, and obtaining required office referrals for selective health plans.

Surgical Practice Coordinator, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Central Texas

SETON HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Austin, Texas
01.2010 - 11.2018
  • Direct, coordinate, and facilitate the surgical scheduling of all procedures performed in a clinic, hospital, or other facility for 10 reconstructive plastic surgeons specializing in craniofacial, breast, wound, hand, and trauma cases.
  • Knowledge of scheduling surgical procedures according to physician schedules and directives, hospital staff availability, equipment availability, and patient needs.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of all pre- and post-operative requirements, including radiology studies, lab work, and history/physical dictations.
  • Follow facility guidelines for the notification of changes in the surgical schedule (cancellation and rescheduling cases).
  • Verification of insurance coverage, obtaining appropriate authorizations, providing surgical quotes, and collecting required amounts for all surgical cases.

Department and Clinical Assistant, University Medical Center Brackenridge Adult Day Surgery

SETON HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Austin, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Prepare and prioritize surgery schedules.
  • Make appointments, greet patients, assist nurses, and order unit supplies.
  • Organize and prioritize workflow to meet departmental objectives.
  • Collect relevant data for reporting and data entry.
  • Serve as a patient liaison for families of surgery patients, which involved updating families on surgery outcomes (before, during, and recovery stages).
  • Document patients' medical history, vital statistics, and enter orders and messages into, and retrieve information from, all appropriate computer systems.
  • Phlebotomy.
  • Monitor the accuracy of documents and reports to departmental standards.
  • Register patients for different specialties.
  • Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, and ensure all notifications and authorizations are completed within the required time frames.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification -

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
Austin, Texas
02.2005

High School Diploma -

Genesis High School
Bastrop, Texas
12.2001

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Phlebotomy
  • Infection control
  • Patient care
  • Knowledge of coding
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Insurance
  • Highly dedicated
  • Motivated
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team building, problem solving
  • Financial reporting coordination
  • HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Highly effective organizational skills
  • Highly effective communication skills
  • Schedule management
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Insurance referral facilitation

Activities

  • Dancing
  • Weight training

Timeline

Surgical Practice Coordinator

Elisabeth Potter, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
11.2018 - Current

Surgical Practice Coordinator, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Central Texas

SETON HEALTHCARE NETWORK
01.2010 - 11.2018

Department and Clinical Assistant, University Medical Center Brackenridge Adult Day Surgery

SETON HEALTHCARE NETWORK
01.2005 - 01.2010

Medical Assistant Certification -

SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE

High School Diploma -

Genesis High School

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