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Melinda Garza

Caldwell,ID

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Patient Access Coordinator

Centauri Health Solutions
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
  • Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
  • Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.

Education

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
10.2024

GED -

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
05.2009

Skills

  • Diagnostic Codes
  • Patient Data Compilation
  • Microsoft office
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Registration
  • Demographics Information
  • Medical Terminology
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Appointment Confirmation
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Reviewing Patient Information
  • Insurance Verification
  • Comfort with Technology and Databases

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Access Coordinator

Centauri Health Solutions
08.2023 - 09.2023

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

College of Western Idaho

GED -

College of Western Idaho
Melinda Garza