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Starlyn DeLucca

Fullerton,CA

Summary

Compassionate Surgery Coordinator with 30 years helping others through personal excellence. Employs strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. Background in fast-paced medical office. Skilled in EPIC, Word, Excel and manages multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Coordinator

Dr Eric Waki
Fullerton , CA
02.1993 - Current
  • Verified insurance coverage and benefits and communicated directly with patient and facility for timely scheduling of clinic appointment and surgery procedure.
  • Communicated with patients on phone and in person to enter and update medical history in database.
  • Abided by state and federal healthcare guidelines and laws and reported non-compliance issues.
  • Maintained efficient surgery schedule by monitoring daily activities and resolving potential conflicts.
  • Documented and collected patient data in EPIC to maintain accuracy and security.
  • Counseled patient about personal financial responsibility and collaborated with billing to resolve patient accounts.
  • Coordinated testing, labs and other diagnostic data for proper clearance prior to surgery.
  • Fostered collaborative relationships among health care team by communicating, responding to requests and building rapport.
  • Collaborated with patient, referring physician and surgical specialist to coordinate pre- and post-operative care for surgical procedures.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
  • Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
  • Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for 4 ENT surgeons .
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for 4 physician medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.

Medical Back Office Supervisor

Dr Eric Waki
Fullerton , CA
02.1993 - 07.2009
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate authorizations
  • Assist physician directly with over 50 patients daily
  • Answered all incoming calls within timely manor

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton, CA
06.1991

Skills

  • Advising Patents
  • Managing Medical Practices
  • Surgery Preparation
  • Patient Engagement
  • Referral Verification
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail
  • CPT Coding
  • Obtaining Authorizations
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Clerical Support
  • Scheduling Tests and Procedures

Timeline

Surgery Coordinator

Dr Eric Waki
02.1993 - Current

Medical Back Office Supervisor

Dr Eric Waki
02.1993 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

Sunny Hills High School
Starlyn DeLucca