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Renee Duran

Houston

Summary

Experienced healthcare administrator with over 13 years in patient scheduling, front desk operations, insurance verification, and referral coordination. Skilled in Epic EMR, supporting fast-paced outpatient environments while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Delivering efficient operations and quality patient interactions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Rep

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Houston
09.2023 - Current

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, physicians, therapists, and clinical staff in a busy outpatient rehabilitation clinic.
• Schedule, coordinate, and confirm appointments using Epic EMR while optimizing provider schedules and patient access.
• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound patient calls with professionalism and efficiency.
• Verify insurance eligibility, patient demographics, referrals, and authorizations prior to appointments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care and efficient clinic workflow.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and patient concerns while providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and strict HIPAA compliance.
• Support daily front desk operations to improve patient flow and clinic efficiency.

  • Confirmed accuracy of patient information in electronic systems.
  • Educated new employees on registration processes and system usage guidelines.

Medical Receptionist and Scheduler

Houston Eye Associate
Houston
12.2020 - 09.2023

• Managed front desk operations for a high-volume ophthalmology practice.
• Scheduled appointments for physicians and specialists while maximizing provider schedules.
• Answered multi-line phone systems and assisted patients with scheduling, insurance, and billing inquiries.
• Verified insurance eligibility and patient demographic information.
• Processed referrals and coordinated care with referring providers and specialists.
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Delivered exceptional customer service to patients, families, and healthcare providers.

  • Created a positive first impression by greeting patients and overseeing front desk activities.
  • Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems accurately.

Home Healthcare Peovider

First Choice in home Health Care
Houston
01.2017 - 02.2021

• Supported patients in activities of daily living, fostering independence and preserving dignity. • Administered medications and monitored patient condition. • Documented patient progress and relayed critical changes to nursing staff for optimal care. • Provided emotional support through companionship, contributing to improved patient well-being. and emotional support. • Coordinated transportation to medical appointments.

  • Provided daily personal care to clients in their homes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.

Education

GED -

My Ged
Houston, TX
03-2022

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
07-2026

Skills

  • Patient Access
  • Epic EMR
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Outpatient Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Referral Coordination
  • Patient Registration
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Multi-line phone management
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Outlook

Timeline

Patient Access Rep

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Medical Receptionist and Scheduler

Houston Eye Associate
12.2020 - 09.2023

Home Healthcare Peovider

First Choice in home Health Care
01.2017 - 02.2021

GED -

My Ged

Houston Community College
Renee Duran