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Susana Garcia

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Referral coordinator and Focused Patient Service Representative with 15 years of experience supporting patients in healthcare settings. Extensive knowledge of medical record organization and patient advocacy. Successful at helping patients through care and treatment process.

experience managing patient charts, processing payments and collections scheduling procedures Detailed team player motivated to support rapid customer journey to wellness.

Fluently in Spanish English

Experience with medical referrals, DME orders, faxes, Medical Records, Scanning, Insurance authorization, charting, routing phone encounters for providers/pharmacy

Experience with home health, clinical outreach, Wellness and nutrition.

Have passed all my Hippa trainings

I am able to handle stressful situations pretty well, have also volunteered in the covid-19 camp’s screening patients.

Experience working remotely,

Good at handling high phone calls volume.

From scheduling to routing patients to correct department.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

Can Community Health
10.2023 - Current
  • Verify eligibility, update insurance
  • Screen patient’s for sliding fee
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating resources across multiple teams effectively.
  • Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by efficiently handling multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, prioritizing according to urgency and importance.
  • Increased team productivity, organizing and scheduling appointments and meetings without overlap.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
  • Supported financial operations, processing invoices and payments, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.

Patient Recruiter/back Office Assistant

Exel Clinical Research
01.2023 - Current
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
  • Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Educated patients by explaining preparation instructions for upcoming procedures and tests.
  • Provided complete patient assessments and communicated with patients to understand medical histories.
  • Monitored patient health records for accuracy to meet compliance with healthcare guidelines.
  • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
  • Performed as subject matter expert for case management processes.
  • Explained upcoming treatment preparation, instructions, and other facts to patients.
  • Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.

Licensed Health Advisor

US health benefits
06.2022 - 08.2022

Advised clients what insurance was best for them depending on there health and sale policy.

  • Answered questions on diverse topics, including authorization procedures, copay requirements and premiums.
  • Supported members through navigation of enrollment process to facilitate optimal decisions.
  • Researched and corrected customer issues in areas such as plan benefits, coverage eligibility
  • Stayed up to date on latest plans, products and services for different types of customers.
  • Coordinated personal and small business enrollment in health, vision and dental insurance.
  • health plan-related calls in fast-paced call center environment.
  • Evaluated data to identify and address community-specific health needs.
  • Handled more than Number daily inbound calls from health plan customers.
  • Maintained full and current understanding of available plans, products and services.
  • Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
  • Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.

Referral Coordinator

Multnomah County Health Department
03.2011 - 07.2021
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
  • Managed up to patient referrals daily through multi-line telephone system.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Developed productive working relationships with numerous insurance company representatives.
  • Reviewed referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary.
  • Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
  • Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.

Bilingual Spanish English Interpreter

Language services
10.2008 - 03.2011
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
  • meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
  • Consulted dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias and computerized terminology banks to aid in translation.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
  • Communicated clearly in written English with internal and external customers.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.

Education

Licensed Coach

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Portland, OR
05.2006

Skills

  • Benefit enrollment
  • Customer assistance
  • Call Center Operations
  • Health products knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Basic math
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Insurance precertification processes
  • Accurate documentation
  • Anatomy and physiology terms
  • Patient scheduling
  • Client meetings
  • Community outreach
  • Effective customer communication
  • Customer support and assistance
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Processing dme orders
  • Insurance auths
  • Processing referrals
  • Demographics verification
  • Patient chart review
  • Student Counseling
  • Correspondence and Office Documents
  • Patient Treatment
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Inquiry Requests
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Administrative Support
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Support
  • Google Drive
  • Project Coordination
  • Travel Coordination
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Customer Experience
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Remote Conferencing
  • Clerical Support
  • Office Workflow Support
  • Supply Ordering
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Balance Accounts
  • Group Classes
  • Wellness Screening
  • EMR Systems
  • Individualized Education
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Screening Mammograms
  • Mobility Devices
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Medical Records Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Patient Intakes
  • Status Updates
  • Fitness Program Planning
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Customer Interaction
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Wellness Coordination
  • Fitness Facilities Maintenance
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Customer Service Process Improvement
  • Educational Materials
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Payment Collection
  • Postoperative Education
  • Insurance Billing
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Medical Charting
  • Oral Health Care
  • Nutrition Screening
  • Nutritional Education
  • Nutritional Planning
  • EMR Management
  • Feeding Pumps
  • Food Counseling
  • Assignment of Benefits
  • Program Enrollments
  • Breast Feeding
  • Feeding Schedules
  • Microsoft Word
  • Exercise Planning
  • WIC Nutrition Assessments
  • Diabetic Lifestyle Planning
  • Referring Patients
  • Referral Coordination
  • Public Health
  • Information Intake

Contact

Las Vegas, NV 89110

Education

Portland, OR

Timeline

Office Assistant

Can Community Health
10.2023 - Current

Patient Recruiter/back Office Assistant

Exel Clinical Research
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Health Advisor

US health benefits
06.2022 - 08.2022

Referral Coordinator

Multnomah County Health Department
03.2011 - 07.2021

Bilingual Spanish English Interpreter

Language services
10.2008 - 03.2011

Licensed Coach

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Susana Garcia