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Meredith Southern

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Experienced Medical Receptionist with over four years in patient scheduling and insurance verification. Streamlined office workflows while facilitating clear communication between patients and medical staff. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Receptionist

Digestive Health Endoscopy Center
Fayetteville, North Carolina
07.2022 - Current

Greeted patients and visitors warmly upon arrival at the medical facility.

  • Answered phone calls, addressed inquiries, and directed calls appropriately.
  • Assisted with insurance verification and collected necessary patient information.
  • Streamlined patient check-in and check-out processes for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
  • Maintained organized and up-to-date patient files for easy access.
  • Facilitated effective communication between medical staff and patients to ensure clarity and understanding.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments and the well being of patients the day after endoscopy and/or colonoscopy procedure.
  • Provided high-quality administrative and customer service to support patient satisfaction and workflow continuity.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
  • Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items and stocking shelves.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Medical Receptionist

Carolina Skin Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Greeted patients warmly while efficiently managing front desk operations to create a welcoming environment.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow throughout the office.
  • Verified insurance information and processed patient registration forms accurately.
  • Maintained organized patient records to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and streamline access for clinical staff.
  • Answered phone calls promptly and addressed patient inquiries effectively.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Monitored appointment schedules to ensure timely arrival of patients for their scheduled visits.

Orthopedic Surgery Scheduler

Cape Fear Orhtopedics
Fayetteville, NC
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed insurance verification and authorization processes to facilitate timely surgical procedures.
  • Developed and coordinated surgical schedules for multiple surgeons to optimize operating room utilization.
  • Collaborated with surgeons to prioritize surgery schedules effectively.
  • Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts promptly to minimize patient delays.
  • Scheduled patient appointments for orthopedic consultations and surgeries.
  • Communicated with patients regarding pre-operative instructions and requirements.
  • Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, supervisors, and colleagues to enhance communication and streamline scheduling processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cape Fear High School
Fayetteville, NC
06-1988

Skills

  • Patient scheduling and registration
  • Appointment coordination
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical records management
  • Electronic health records
  • Workflow optimization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate care

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

Digestive Health Endoscopy Center
07.2022 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Carolina Skin Care
09.2020 - 07.2022

Orthopedic Surgery Scheduler

Cape Fear Orhtopedics
09.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Cape Fear High School
Meredith Southern