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Scott Bulera

Buffalo

Summary

Dedicated Patient Access Specialist with a proven track record at Sisters of Charity St Joseph Campus, excelling in insurance verification and patient registration. Known for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I effectively resolved patient concerns while fostering a positive environment through teamwork and empathy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Specialist

Sisters of Charity St Joseph Campus
07.2001 - Current
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Handled sensitive situations involving distressed patients with empathy maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Collected and validated patient demographics and insurance information.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained necessary authorizations to ensure timely billing and reimbursement.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Prepared patient identification band and completed admissions papers.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient registration and scheduling services.
  • Reduced billing errors by verifying demographic information and updating records as needed.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Obtained signatures from financial responsibility and treatment procedures from patients or guardians.
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.

Education

Welding

Emerson Vocational High School
Buffalo, NY
06.2001

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Front desk operations
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Information collection
  • Insurance verification
  • Patient registration
  • Co-payment collection
  • Insurance information collection
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient check-in
  • Payment processing
  • Training coordination
  • Registration and admissions
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Patient identity verification
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Insurance verifying
  • Caring and empathetic

Timeline

Patient Access Specialist

Sisters of Charity St Joseph Campus
07.2001 - Current

Welding

Emerson Vocational High School
Scott Bulera