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Susana Salazar

Houston,TX

Summary

A dedicated, adaptable, and experienced customer service professional with a strong passion for delivering exceptional service. Proven ability to adapt to diverse environments and handle various customer needs. Continually driven to expand knowledge and skillset, always seeking opportunities for growth and development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Patient Access Representative

UT Health School Of Dentistry
09.2022 - Current

-Obtain demographic and financial information from patient or guarantor. Enter information in computer system with high degree of accuracy.

-Collect and post point-of-service patient payment and phone in the computer system and generate the appropriate patient receipts.

-Schedule patient appointments and enter required information in the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.

-Explain all required forms to the patients and obtain necessary consent forms.

-Act as a liaison between patients, students, faculty, and staff members.

-Protect the financial integrity of facility by collecting patient liability.

-Request change for my bank, close my batch at the end of the shift.

-Answer, screens, and transfer phone call.

-In charge of certified mail and return mail.

-Review referrals scan them in the patients’ chart and notify the Doctor.

-Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and make sure authorization are obtained for HMO plans.

-Allocate payments on patient chart and for the clinics.

-Provide patients with pertinent information regarding their schedule and the preparations needed for their ancillary appointments.

-Explain required forms to the patient or guarantor and obtain necessary signatures.

-Collect and post point-of service patient payments and phone payments in the computer system and generate the appropriate patient receipts.

-Communicate in an effective and professional manner with Physicians, Care management, office staff, as well as patients and their families.

-Adhere to all university policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.

-Advise patients/family members of available services and use appropriate customer service skills when interacting with co-workers, patients, patient family members, and internal/external customers.

-Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence of the organization in the form of letters, mails, and telephone calls

Shift Leader Manager

Zoe's Kitchen
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.

Medical Office Assistant

Integra Behavioral Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
  • Used [Software] to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
  • Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.
  • Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
  • Relayed care and medication advice to patients to relieve physicians during peak hours.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.

Education

Associate of Arts -

HCC

High School Diploma -

Connections Academy
05.2017

Skills

  • Scheduling Diagnostic Procedures
  • Registration Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Work Quality Evaluation
  • Registration and Admissions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Customer Service
  • Financial Procedures Adherence
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Post-Discharge Care Coordination
  • Patient Check-In
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Payment Processing
  • Process Improvement
  • Call Screening
  • Information Collection
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Patient Registration
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Money Handling
  • Performance Management

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Patient Access Representative

UT Health School Of Dentistry
09.2022 - Current

Shift Leader Manager

Zoe's Kitchen
08.2018 - 01.2020

Medical Office Assistant

Integra Behavioral Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Arts -

HCC

High School Diploma -

Connections Academy
Susana Salazar