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Theresa Decker

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Proven expertise in patient coordination and HIPAA compliance, demonstrated through successful management of surgery scheduling and staffing at San Antonio Regional Hospital. Skilled in streamlining processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and patient satisfaction. Excelled in insurance verification and procedure scheduling, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and prioritization abilities. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

San Antonio Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2023
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls and inquiries related to surgery scheduling with professionalism and attention to detail. Coordinate time of cases with available staff on duty. Verify physician orders prior to scheduling cases. Verify equipment availability upon request.

Surgery Scheduler and Health Unit Coordinator

Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2012
  • Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
  • Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
  • Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.

Staffing Coordinator

San Antonio Regional Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2007

Staffed floors with appropriate staffing according to the census and aquity. Worked with directors and educators as needed for administrative duties. Verified all incoming invoices from travel agencies with time sheets. Entered all schedules and status changes. Notory for hospital.

Education

55 Units Completed In General Education - General Education

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

General Studies -

University of Laverne
La Verne, CA

Legal Secretary - Legal Studies

Watterson College
Covina, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient coordination
  • Procedure scheduling

Timeline

Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

San Antonio Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2023

Surgery Scheduler and Health Unit Coordinator

Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2012

Staffing Coordinator

San Antonio Regional Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2007

55 Units Completed In General Education - General Education

Chaffey College

General Studies -

University of Laverne

Legal Secretary - Legal Studies

Watterson College
Theresa Decker