Dynamic Surgery Scheduler with a proven track record at Texas Oncology, adept in schedule coordination and patient relations. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and educating patients, significantly reducing pre-surgery complications. Known for exceptional teamwork and organizational skills, ensuring seamless patient care and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
Texas Oncology
Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Customer Service Representative
Roof Experts
01.2024 - Current
Worked for a family roofing company in Customer Service. Scheduled inspections and worked closely with customers. Handled customers with a professional attitude.
Surgery Coordinator
Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons
04.2019 - 12.2023
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Assisted in the training and onboarding of new surgery coordinators, promoting a supportive team atmosphere and helping ensure consistent standards of care.
Counseled patient about personal financial responsibility and collaborated with billing to resolve patient accounts.
Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Streamlined communication between surgeons, patients, and hospital staff for seamless surgery coordination.
Provided exceptional customer service to patients and their families throughout the surgical process, earning consistent positive feedback from both parties.
Meticulously maintained surgeon''s calendars, allowing them to focus on providing excellent patient care without administrative distractions or interruptions.
Abided by state and federal healthcare guidelines and laws and reported non-compliance issues.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in surgery coordination and related fields.
Coordinated post-operative care plans with nursing staff to ensure a smooth transition from surgery to recovery for each patient.
Increased patient satisfaction with pre-surgery preparation by providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns or questions.
Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for Number Surgeon type.
Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
Answered phone calls and messages for Number-physician Type medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Acted as a liaison between patients, insurance carriers, and the surgical team to secure necessary authorizations for timely procedures.
Ensured optimal patient care by maintaining detailed records of medical histories, insurance information, and surgical consents.
Coordinated surgical team schedules for seamless procedure planning and execution.
Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
Reduced surgery cancellations with thorough pre-operative assessments and communication with patients.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Assisted with the coordination of post-operative care plans, facilitating smooth transitions for patients during recovery periods.
Surgery Coordinator
Colon And Rectal Associates
11.2003 - 04.2019
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Counseled patient about personal financial responsibility and collaborated with billing to resolve patient accounts.
Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Abided by state and federal healthcare guidelines and laws and reported non-compliance issues.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in surgery coordination and related fields.
Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
Answered phone calls and messages for Number-physician Type medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Education
Graduated -
Ben L Smith High School
Greensboro, NC
Didn’t Graduate - Nursing
Lees McRae Colkege
Banner Elk, NC
Skills
Schedule coordination
HIPAA compliance
Obtaining authorizations
Teamwork orientation
Educating patients
Following up with patients
Insurance verification
Patient relations
Calendar management
Patient coordination
Facility coordinating
Maintaining confidentiality
Verifying insurance
Insurance pre-certifications
Scheduling expertise
Scheduling tests and procedures
Patient scheduling
Time management
Problem-solving
Organization and time management
Medical terminology
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Roof Experts
01.2024 - Current
Surgery Coordinator
Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons
04.2019 - 12.2023
Surgery Coordinator
Colon And Rectal Associates
11.2003 - 04.2019
Surgery Scheduler
Texas Oncology
Graduated -
Ben L Smith High School
Didn’t Graduate - Nursing
Lees McRae Colkege
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