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Sonia Watkins

Central Scheduler OR Surgical Services
702-496-9806,NV

Summary

Versatile Administrative professional well-versed in healthcare practices, compliance standards and operations. Excellent problem-solver and clear communicator with positive and upbeat personality. Advanced abilities. Dedicated Hospital professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Central Scheduler OR Surgical Services with over 25 years of experience at Desert Springs Hospital.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Scheduler OR Surgical Services

Desert Springs Hospital
10.1998 - Current
  • Used electronic systems to enter provider orders and retrieve test results.
  • Scheduled patients for tests and consultations.
  • Communicated information to patients regarding requirements for appointments and test preparation.
  • Processed forms required for insurance approvals and scheduled procedures.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
  • Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Collaborated with assistants and [Type] doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
  • Implemented [Software] for digitizing and organizing over [Number] medical records.

Education

GED -

Southern Nevada Community College
Las Vegas, NV
1996

Skills

  • Office Equipment
  • Software Applications
  • Critical Thinking
  • Managing Medical Practices
  • Operational Requirements
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Medical Imaging
  • Administrative Support
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Office Administration
  • Data Entry
  • File Preparation
  • Clerical Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Multi-Line Telephone System Control
  • Timely Processing
  • Online Systems
  • Call Transfers
  • CPT Coding
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Medical Testing
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Information Assistance
  • Tracking Systems
  • Processing Documents
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Arrival Procedures
  • Pharmacy Correspondence

Timeline

Central Scheduler OR Surgical Services

Desert Springs Hospital
10.1998 - Current

GED -

Southern Nevada Community College
Sonia WatkinsCentral Scheduler OR Surgical Services