Sandra Andrews
La Porte
Summary
Dedicated Admissions Coordinator with strong skills in insurance verification, patient admissions, and electronic health records. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and streamlined processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Coordinator
Clear Lake - AMG Specialty Hospital
Webster
01.2026 - Current
- Constant communication with hospital staff to ensure a smooth admission transition
- Processed admissions paperwork including consent forms, and financial documents.
- Submitted authorization for hospital admission via portals and phone.
- Verified insurance coverage for multiple hospitals through portals and phone to ensure eligibility for admissions
- Maintained daily census and patient pending logs using Excel to track patient status.
- data entry of patient demographics using the Wellsky system
Admissions Coordinator
Vibra Hospital of Clear lake
Webster
04.2023 - 12.2025
- coordinated communication with all departments regarding potential admissions to streamline processes
- processed admission consent forms and financial documents to ensure compliance and readiness for patient intake
- Verified insurance coverage through portals and phone to ensure eligibility for admissions
- Submitted authorization for hospital admission via portals and phone.
- re-verified patient insurance monthly
- Entered patient demographics into electronic health records system.
- generated and distributed reports to hospital staff to facilitate informed decision-making
- Maintained ongoing communication with referral sources to coordinate patient care.
Admissions Coordinator/Business Office Manager
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital of Houston
Webster
08.2006 - 04.2023
- maintained continuous communication with referral sources to streamline patient admissions and enhance referral relationships.
- submitted authorization for admission approval
- processed admission consent paperwork and financial documents
- verified insurance for multiple hospitals to ensure accurate billing and coverage for patients
- maintained daily logs of admissions, discharges, and pending patients to track patient flow and operational efficiency
- data entry of patient demographic
- entered daily charges
- reconciled AP invoices
Buyer
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital of Houston
Webster
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Requested and evaluated pricing quotes from suppliers to identify optimal sources.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, supporting timely supply chain operations.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, preventing shortages and excess stock.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
Education
GED -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Patient admissions
- Insurance verification
- Authorization submission
- Electronic health records
- Data entry
- Communication coordination
Timeline
Admissions Coordinator
Clear Lake - AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
Vibra Hospital of Clear lake
04.2023 - 12.2025
Admissions Coordinator/Business Office Manager
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital of Houston
08.2006 - 04.2023
Buyer
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital of Houston
08.2000 - 08.2006
GED -
San Jacinto College