Sandra Goldowski
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Certified Medical Diagnostic Sonographer, with over 15 years experience in the hospital setting, eager to find new career opportunity in Ultrasound. Diligent professional recognized by employers, instructors and peers for detail orientation, technical skills, keen learner, compassion and interpersonal skills, and physical stamina.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Account Specialist
Endeavor Health Evanston Emergency Dept
10.2014 - Current
- Act as an internal/external resource for all customer groups by providing access to healthcare services in accordance with established policies
- Identify payment sources for all services provided; assist in collecting payments, and triage patients or their representatives for financial counseling
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and abide by all internal and governmental/regulatory compliance expectations
- Handle patients requests, over the phone, for multiple Medical Offices/Hospital departments while applying correct workflows and protocols
- Simultaneously collect information from patients and enter data into our electronic health record system (called EPIC)
- Schedule appointments, procedures, and events at our Endeavor Health locations
- Register and verify insurance eligibility, informing the patients of their financial responsibility
- Promote key initiatives for Patient Access Center and Endeavor Health (i.e. online services)
- Adhere to privacy (HIPAA) guidelines when speaking with patients and families
- Route calls to correct administrative and clinical departments after assessing patients’ needs
- Supports departmental changes, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude in a fast paced, changing environment
Patient Access Registrar
Vista Health Sysytem
03.2008 - 09.2014
- Registers patients and processes related paperwork.
- Interviews patients, prepares standard registration forms, and performs other admission or transfer-related tasks.
- Performs clerical and secretarial work as needed.
- Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks.
Education
Certified - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Aquarius Institute
Des Plaines, IL08.2024
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove, IL07.2001
Skills
- ARDMS Registry Eligible
- Abdomen and Adult Echocardiography
(very eager to learn more)
- B-mode, M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed-wave, and continous-wave Doppler
- EPIC system
- Medical Terminology
- Team Collaboration
- Administrative Support
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Patient Account Specialist
Endeavor Health Evanston Emergency Dept
10.2014 - Current
Patient Access Registrar
Vista Health Sysytem
03.2008 - 09.2014
Certified - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Aquarius Institute
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Grove High School
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