To work in a challenging, creative and stable environment that allows me to utilize my strong organizational and administrative skills obtained from over 20 years of working in the healthcare profession.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10.2022 - Current
Utilized advanced software tools like Excel, Outlook, and scheduling-specific platforms to effectively manage comprehensive appointment calendars.
Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
Optimized workflow by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and aligning staff assignments accordingly.
Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
Coordinating Disability and leave of absence claims
Schedule Surgery, pre operative and post operative appointments
Submit authorization to insurance companies
Answer multi line phone system
Upload sensitive Photos and Information to a secure Onbase system
Streamlined communication between departments for improved schedule adherence and reduced conflicts.
Collaborated with other schedulers across different departments to share best practices for efficient coordination methods throughout the organization.
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both patients and physicians.
Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Collect large sums of money daily
Trained new staff members
Patient Service Specialist-ED
Urgent Care/ED
01.2006 - 10.2022
Emergency Medicine
Verify insurance and demographics
Register new patients
Schedule appointments in Epic system
Collect co-pays and payments on accounts using payment navigator
Generate work-comp cases
Handle incoming calls from patients, physicians and staff
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Enter patients into EMR systems
Schedule ancillary test
Surgery Scheduler
Division Of Podiatry
01.2003 - 01.2006
Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations
Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for 4 surgeons
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Office Leader
Take inventory and order necessary supplies
Handle administrative duties for Department Head
Customer Service Specialist
Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
01.2001 - 01.2003
Answer Multi-line phone system
Schedule appointments and obtain authorizations
Prep charts for next day appointments
Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
Physical Therapy Aide
Department of Physical Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2001
Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
Recorded patient status in progress notes.
Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
Assist in Patient care
Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
Skills
Strong administrative/organizational skills
Team-work and leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Manager, Membership and Fellowships at American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryManager, Membership and Fellowships at American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery