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Tammy Parker

Hammond,IN

Summary

Cordial Patient Access Specialist with demonstrated customer service skills in all interactions, with both external and internal customers. Social and communicative with high regard for sensitive and confidential information. Clear understanding of HIPAA rules and insurance protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Specialist

Northwestern Medical Group
08.2015 - Current

Work in Call Center for Department of Dermatology


  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and staff.

Patient Access Representative

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
04.2003 - 07.2014

Worked in the call center in the department of Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer center.

  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.

Clinical Practice Clerk

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
08.2000 - 04.2003

Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.

Medical Receptionist

Northwestern Children's Practice
05.1997 - 11.1999

Worked with Sleep Disorder Children

  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • 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.

Medical Receptionist

Hillcrest Medical Clinics
01.1994 - 03.1997
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • 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.

Education

Health Administration

Davenport University
Chicago, IL

Medical Assisting

Bryman National Educational Center
Chicago, IL

Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

Carver High School
Chicago, IL
05.1983

Skills

  • Health Information Obtainment
  • Patient Registration
  • Insurance Billing
  • Performance Standards Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Medical Terminology

Timeline

Patient Access Specialist

Northwestern Medical Group
08.2015 - Current

Patient Access Representative

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
04.2003 - 07.2014

Clinical Practice Clerk

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
08.2000 - 04.2003

Medical Receptionist

Northwestern Children's Practice
05.1997 - 11.1999

Medical Receptionist

Hillcrest Medical Clinics
01.1994 - 03.1997

Health Administration

Davenport University

Medical Assisting

Bryman National Educational Center

Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Kennedy King College

High School Diploma -

Carver High School
Tammy Parker