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Sara Lea

Amite,LA

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused and highly-motivated job seeker, anxious to obtain an Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Responsible and motivated ready to apply education in the workplace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Per Diem Sonographer

St. Tammany Health System
Covington, LA
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed ultrasound scans of patients to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
  • Instructed patients on proper positioning for ultrasounds.
  • Assisted radiologists with procedures such as biopsies, FNAs, and vascular accesses.
  • Evaluated images for clarity, accuracy, and completeness before forwarding them to the physician.
  • Prepared reports summarizing sonographic findings for use in diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues to ensure accurate interpretation of data collected during ultrasounds.
  • Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

St. Tammany Health System
Covington, LA
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed abdominal and obstetric sonography studies on patients using ultrasound equipment.
  • Maintained patient records, including medical histories, test results and imaging data.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing findings for radiologists.
  • Prepared supplies for each procedure according to established policies and procedures.

Medical Receptionist

Charles R. Genovese, Jr., M.D.
Independence, LA
10.2017 - 04.2023
  • Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
  • Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
  • Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
  • Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.

Front Desk Receptionist

Ponchartrain Cancer Center
Hammond, LA
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
  • Verified insurance eligibility for patients and entered information into the system.
  • Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of diagnosis codes prior to submitting claims.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all changes in insurance plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Managed daily workflow related to obtaining authorizations from various health plans including Medicare and Medicaid and commercial carriers.

Patient Access Representative

St. Tammany Health System
Covington, LA
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Greeted patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Processed patient admissions, registrations, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
  • Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
  • Collected co-pays and other payments from patients at time of service.
  • Responded to patient inquiries regarding billing or financial matters.
  • Ensured accuracy of all data entered into computer system.
  • Scanned documents into electronic medical records system.
  • Created new patient accounts in EMR system as needed.
  • Performed pre-registration functions such as verifying demographic information, obtaining authorizations, and collecting deposits and co-payments.
  • Assisted with preparing daily cash reports for accounting department.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Sonography

Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
Spanish Fort, AL
03-2024

Skills

  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Patient Education
  • Records Management
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Superb Attention To Detail
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Data Entry Knowledge

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Per Diem Sonographer

St. Tammany Health System
03.2024 - Current

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

St. Tammany Health System
05.2023 - 03.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Ponchartrain Cancer Center
05.2021 - 05.2022

Patient Access Representative

St. Tammany Health System
10.2018 - 05.2021

Medical Receptionist

Charles R. Genovese, Jr., M.D.
10.2017 - 04.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Sonography

Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics

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