Sara Aresco
Cromwell
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional with nearly 30 years of experience in medical office operations, patient coordination, and health information management. Expert in HIPAA compliance, medical records indexing, and insurance eligibility. Proven track record of providing high-quality administrative support in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Clerk
Optum Healthcare, Inc. (Prohealth)
Farmington
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Manage central indexing and verify insurance eligibility to ensure accurate patient billing and record-keeping.
- Directly handle the indexing of medical records, prescription refills, and the processing of prior authorizations.
Medical Receptionist
ProHealth Physicians, Inc.
Meriden
05.2009 - 09.2022
- Coordinated daily office operations, including high-volume phone management and patient scheduling.
- Facilitated specialist referrals and scheduled complex imaging appointments.
- Managed medical billing tasks and executed efficient patient check-in/check-out procedures.
Receptionist
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (Prohealth)
Wallingford
04.2004 - 04.2009
- Maintained efficient front-desk operations by answering multi-line phones and scheduling pediatric appointments.
- Managed the creation and organization of patient charts and medical filing systems.
- Handled patient referrals and streamlined the check-in and check-out process.
Receptionist
Old Canal Veterinary Hospital
Plainville
03.2001 - 03.2004
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
- Handled phone inquiries and appointment bookings with professionalism.
- Ensured accurate filing of patient records and documents.
- Reviewed discharge paperwork to confirm compliance with protocols.
- Collected payments promptly to maintain financial accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis T. Maloney High School
07-1996
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professional Phone Etiquette
- Medical Billing
- Pediatrics Office Operations
- Epic
Timeline
Sr. Clerk
Optum Healthcare, Inc. (Prohealth)
09.2022 - 04.2026
Medical Receptionist
ProHealth Physicians, Inc.
05.2009 - 09.2022
Receptionist
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (Prohealth)
04.2004 - 04.2009
Receptionist
Old Canal Veterinary Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Francis T. Maloney High School