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Rocio Martinez

Laguna Hills,CA

Summary

Accomplished in enhancing client outcomes and revenue collection, my tenure at UCLA Hospital Medical Center showcases my adeptness in mental health support and crisis response. Leveraging motivational interviewing and strict adherence to HIPAA, I've significantly contributed to streamlined patient care processes and improved interdisciplinary collaboration.

Seeking a Patient Access Service position.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Social Work Trainee

County of Los Angeles-Department of Children
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted home visits, assessing the living conditions of clients and providing necessary interventions.
  • Maintained accurate case records, ensuring adherence to state regulations and agency policies.
  • Served as a liaison between clients, families, schools, and community organizations for seamless collaboration on cases.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and clear communication skills.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.

Care Taker for Mother With Cancer

N/A
12.2019 - 04.2024

N/A

Admitting Representative, Registration

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2022
  • Interview patient's obtained demographic and insurance information. Verifying insurance eligibility & authorizations. Obtaining signatures for medical consent. Collect copayments & Deductibles.
  • Pre admit patients for surgeries and admissions.
  • HIPAA regulations, safeguarding the privacy of sensitive patient information.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on insurance policies, ensuring accurate billing for patients and the healthcare facility.
  • Crossed train in Emergency registration and Labor and Delivery.

Registration/Admissions/Scheduling

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Todd Cancer
07.2017 - 02.2018

Front desk checking in patients for appointments. Making appointments obtaining authorization as needed running insurance eligibility.

Registering patients interviewing. Patients signing medical consents.

Cross trained in emergency room. Worked quick registration. Registered patients for the emergency room.

Verified insurance and financially cleared accounts after patient medical screened by a physician.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Full Time Homemaker of Children

Self
07.2005 - 08.2013

N/A

Patient Access Service Representative

UCLA Hospital Medical Center
08.2001 - 07.2005
  • Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state, or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Enhanced revenue collection by accurately identifying, obtaining, and posting co-payments and deductibles.
  • Coordinated interpreter services when necessary to eliminate language barriers between staff and patients.
  • Streamlined pre-authorization requirements for various tests or procedures, reducing delays in treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted in training new hires on departmental protocols, contributing to a more efficient workforce.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Option of Social Work

Cal Poly Pomona University
Pomona
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • Mental health knowledge
  • Behavioral observation
  • Self-awareness
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Assessment skills
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Child Welfare
  • Disability Support
  • Family Dynamics
  • Mental Health Support
  • Referrals and networking
  • Abuse and Neglect Investigation
  • Crisis Response
  • Report Preparation

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology Course taken at Mt Sac College

Additional Information

Bilingual Spanish Speaking

Typing 55 wpm

Epic/Meditech/ Passport/Out look/Team



Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Children's Social Work Trainee

County of Los Angeles-Department of Children
04.2024 - Current

Care Taker for Mother With Cancer

N/A
12.2019 - 04.2024

Registration/Admissions/Scheduling

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Todd Cancer
07.2017 - 02.2018

Admitting Representative, Registration

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2022

Full Time Homemaker of Children

Self
07.2005 - 08.2013

Patient Access Service Representative

UCLA Hospital Medical Center
08.2001 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Option of Social Work

Cal Poly Pomona University

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Mt San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
Rocio Martinez