Michelle Parker
Lancaster,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at High Desert Medical Group, I excel in patient care coordination and HIPAA compliance, enhancing patient satisfaction and confidentiality. My expertise in medical office management and compassionate caregiving has significantly improved practice efficiency and patient trust, embodying a commitment to excellence in healthcare administration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
In Home Support Services
Lancaster, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Patient Service Representative
High Desert Medical Group
Palmdale, CA
04.2000 - 07.2019
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service during check-in and check-out processes.
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
- Used Software to schedule appointments.
- Maintained a well-organized front desk, contributing to a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
- Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
- Facilitated patient registration by accurately entering demographic and insurance information into electronic health record systems.
- Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
- Processed medical records requests efficiently, safeguarding patient privacy while ensuring timely information access for healthcare providers.
- Served as a reliable source of information for patients regarding appointment scheduling, insurance coverage inquiries, and general office policies.
- Assisted with insurance verification tasks, ensuring accurate billing and timely reimbursement for services rendered.
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
- Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
- Actively participated in team meetings focused on improving workflows and enhancing overall practice performance.
- Handled complex insurance pre-authorization processes accurately, enabling timely delivery of necessary medical services.
- Coordinated referrals efficiently between primary care providers and specialists, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
- Managed waiting room operations effectively, addressing any issues or concerns that arose during peak hours.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased patient convenience and reduced wait times.
- Increased overall practice revenue by diligently collecting copayments and outstanding balances at the time of service.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to coordinate care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced no-show rates through consistent appointment reminder calls, leading to improved clinic productivity.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing multi-line phone systems and promptly directing calls to appropriate personnel.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Provided compassionate support for patients facing financial challenges, assisting them in navigating available resources and payment options.
- Supported new Patient Service Representatives'' orientation process by sharing expertise on office procedures.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
- Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
- Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.
Education
No Degrees - General Studies
Antelope Valley College
West Avenue K In Lancaster, CaliforniaSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Insurance Verification
- Appointment Setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical office administration
- Trustworthy companion
- Payment Collection
- Medical Office Management
- Patient bathing
- Patient Feeding
Timeline
Medical Assistant
In Home Support Services
06.2023 - Current
Patient Service Representative
High Desert Medical Group
04.2000 - 07.2019
No Degrees - General Studies
Antelope Valley College