A dynamic, versatile leader with a highly successful career in the United States Army and as a veteran. I've been described as a visionary thinker, problem solver, and a proven leader. Well accomplished multi-tasking abilities, with a high degree of detail, organization, initiative, motivation, communication, analytical skills, and leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Scheduling Coord Clinics
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Temple, TX
04.2022 - Current
Provide accurate and prompt coordination of scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellation of physician appointments.
Coordinate changes, postponements, cancellations, and preferred order of cases with other physicians' schedulers, as well as Surgical Services and Day Surgery Units.
Facilitate the posting of cases involving multiple services and surgeons.
Enter data into the OR scheduling system.
Assist patients and other visitors by performing patient-related duties, including check-in or check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering and responding to phone inquiries.
Arrange follow-up visits and referral appointments.
Register patients by collecting and verifying insurance information.
Verify patient demographics, and enter changes into the computer system.
Direct patients to appropriate waiting areas.
Accept payments for physician/clinic services according to established guidelines.
Generate daily payment reports and verify the cash drawer against the report.
Assist in training, mentoring, and aiding junior staff, as requested.
Patient Service Specialist I
Eye Institute
Temple, TX
07.2021 - 04.2022
Collect patient demographics to facilitate complete registration.
Review and correct claim errors to facilitate smooth processing.
Verify patient availability during appointment scheduling to reduce reschedules or cancellations.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service to foster a welcoming and professional environment for patients.
Processed patient responsibility estimate determined by insurance at pre-registration.
Processed insurance verifications and authorizations to ensure coverage of services.
Processed payments from patients, including cash, check, or credit card transactions.
Utilized hospital systems to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using electronic health record software.
Customer Advocate I
Scott & White Health Plan
Temple, TX
12.2020 - 07.2021
Provide administrative support remotely, or in other operational areas, to assist members and ensure thorough customer/member-centered care.
Use the company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Receive and direct phone calls for multiple lines of business.
Insurance/benefit verification.
Accept Individual, Family, and Employer Group Payments.
HIPAA compliance.
Maintained a high level of professionalism while communicating with customers via all channels.
Prevented key account losses by researching discrepancies and correcting problems.
Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions according to client needs.
Engaged with customers and worked to resolve product and service issues.
Patient Service Specialist I
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2020
Provide administrative support in a physician's office, clinic, or other operational area that assists patients to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Answer phone calls, and follow regulations in processing faxes.
Gather relevant information from insurance carriers and patients.
Confirm eligibility and benefits.
Organize medical files and referrals.
Enter data into an information and authorization system.
Oversee the pre-certification of procedures for insurance company approval.
Communicate with healthcare facilities, patients, and insurance providers.