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Sharon Barton

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Registration/Scheduling Specialist with a proven track record at Cottage Health, excelling in patient scheduling and insurance verification. Recognized for outstanding customer service and effective multitasking, ensuring seamless coordination of care. Strong work ethic and adept in medical terminology, contributing to enhanced patient experiences and operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Registration/Scheduling Specialist

Cottage Health
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2004 - Current

Provide excellent customer service for physical therapy, occupational therapy and pediatric patients as evident in ongoing Press Gainey comments

Registration for new patient evalation making sure insurance, address and phone numbers are current.

Schedule follow up appointments for each of disciplines. New evaluations require an additional active request so that visits line up with the therapist plan of care.

Order supplies

Authorizations for workers compensation patients, HMO and Cencal patients. Primary scheduler for Cottage Health injured workers.

Fill therapists in order to provide the greatest productivity

Reschedule appointments when therapist calls out

Complete the DAR the day before to ensure patients are covered by insurance.

Collect payments and match with billing and forward to Cashier

Communication with Cottage Navigation Center regarding changes

Process workflows in OnBase with new orders

Assist therapists with schedule and act as a go between them and management

Coordinate with doctor offices regarding RX, x-rays, and patient notes or operative report.

Scheduler

Saint Francis Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
03.1999 - 06.2003

Education

Education

Texas A&I University
Kingsville, TX

Skills

  • Customer relations skills
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Schedule coordination expertise
  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective multitasking
  • Patient scheduling
  • Patient registration
  • Computer skills
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical terminology

Timeline

Clinical Registration/Scheduling Specialist

Cottage Health
08.2004 - Current

Scheduler

Saint Francis Hospital
03.1999 - 06.2003

Education

Texas A&I University
Sharon Barton