Terri Casey
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dedicated health unit coordinator experienced in streamlining patient admissions and discharges. Skilled in inventory management and appointment scheduling, ensuring optimal patient flow and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Eager to leverage expertise to support healthcare excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Coordinator
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, enhancing workflow and ensuring seamless transitions.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring timely availability and preventing shortages.
- Provided support and guidance to nursing staff on patient care issues.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Scheduled medical appointments and coordinated transportation to medical facilities for patients.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of patient charts, ensuring all pertinent information was up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Liaised between hospital departments, medical staff, families, and community agencies to facilitate effective communication on patient care.
Health Unit Coordinator
Valley View Medical Center
Fort Mohave , Az
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Assisted staff in preparing for surgeries and other medical procedures.
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Managed daily health unit operations, ensuring efficient handling of filing, faxing, and photocopying.
- Coordinated with surgeons to confirm availability and clarify procedure details, facilitating smoother surgical scheduling.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Guided patients through pre-operative instructions and addressed inquiries, enhancing patient understanding and preparedness.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize surgery preparation processes.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
Medical Receptionist
PromptCare
Bullhead City , AZ
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Greeted and checked in patients, ensuring accurate updates to patient information in computer system.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments, facilitating collection of co-payments.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Answered incoming calls, addressing inquiries from patients and coordinating with other medical offices.
Health Unit Coordinator
Saint Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
05.1998 - 06.2004
- Registered patients by efficiently collecting personal and insurance information, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Verified patient eligibility for services and insurance coverage to ensure proper access.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining healthcare delivery processes.
- Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks, improving overall workflow and patient care coordination.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment to meet medical staff and patient care needs.
- Recorded physician orders accurately into the electronic health record system.
- Assisted triage nurses during patient intake by taking vitals, facilitating prompt assessment and care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Saint Cloud, MN06-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing Requisites
Mohave Community College
Bullhead City, AZSkills
- Electronic health records
- Patient admissions
- Discharge processes
- Appointment scheduling
- Unit reception
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Inventory and supply ordering
- Family communication
Timeline
Unit Coordinator
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
08.2013 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Valley View Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2013
Medical Receptionist
PromptCare
08.2004 - 05.2011
Health Unit Coordinator
Saint Cloud Hospital
05.1998 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing Requisites
Mohave Community College