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Shameka Wingate

Sims,NC

Summary

A highly skilled Surgical Technologist and efficient Scheduler with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at a surgical facility. Expert in HIPAA-compliant EMR updates and adept at schedule coordination, significantly improving patient care and reducing recovery times. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of healthcare, ensuring seamless surgical preparations and follow-ups. Effective at setting up as many as 20 weekly procedures for 5 surgeons in a busy surgical practice. Well-versed in checking coverage, obtaining authorizations and collecting payments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Scheduler

Wilson Medical Center
09.2020 - Current

scheduling/rescheduling surgery, scheduling/rescheduling appointments,verifying billing and insurance information, collecting payments prior to surgery, making follow up appointments, answering phones, emails,imputing medical billing codes ICD & CPT codes for cases. Assisting doctors and surgeons with case priorities & block times.

Surgical Technologist

UNC Health Care
10.2005 - 09.2020
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC
05.2005

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • EMR Updating
  • Insurance Verification
  • Checking in patients
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler

Wilson Medical Center
09.2020 - Current

Surgical Technologist

UNC Health Care
10.2005 - 09.2020

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Wilson Community College
Shameka Wingate