Paula Romero
Erie,CO
Summary
Patient-focused Endoscopy Technician with more than 8 years of experience preparing equipment and supporting endoscopy procedures. A quick learner with strong attention to detail and a thorough work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GI Technician
North Denver Endoscopy Center
03.2016 - Current
- Assists doctors with endoscopic procedures, colonoscopy and endoscopy.
- Diligently performs polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps, specimen collection and labeling during procedure.
- Ambulate and assist patients before and after procedures.
- Maintains all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Efficiently set-up and tear down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
- Utilize computer program Provation
- Preceptor for new Technicians
Medical Records File Clerk
Colorado Gastroenterology
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures.
- Scanned medical records into EMR system for patient appointments and procedures.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law
HIM Technician
North Suburban Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted HIM leader in the resolution of unbilled accounts and the processing of physician suspensions.
- Provided support to the birth certificate process.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Processed medical records requests
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Surgical Scheduler
Parallon Healthcare
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Expertly managed all HCA surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Reached out to patients to confirm arrival times and convey procedures.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
ROI Specialist
HealthPort Technologies
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Utilized Meditech to manage and confirm patient data, such as insurance, demographic and medical history information.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
08.2021
Communications
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, COAssociate of Arts -
Red Rocks Community College
05.2008
Skills
- Advanced manual dexterity
- Colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures
- Scope calibration
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Aseptic techniques
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Specimen preparation
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Certified in BLS
- Patient Records Administration
- Patient Data Identification
Timeline
GI Technician
North Denver Endoscopy Center
03.2016 - Current
Medical Records File Clerk
Colorado Gastroenterology
10.2015 - 02.2016
HIM Technician
North Suburban Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2015
Surgical Scheduler
Parallon Healthcare
03.2014 - 07.2015
ROI Specialist
HealthPort Technologies
03.2011 - 03.2014
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Associate of Arts -
Red Rocks Community College
Communications
University of Colorado Denver
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