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Vera Carranza

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable, fluent in Spanish and English professional with extensive experience in patient coordination and support, most notably at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Excelled in roles requiring exceptional organization, effective communication, and teamwork. Demonstrated proficiency in EMR systems and insurance processes, significantly improving patient referral efficiency. Renowned for attention to detail and adaptability, enhancing patient satisfaction and operational workflow. Fluent in Spanish and English.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PARS II/Referrals

Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Obtaining accurate and updating patient records, including personal information and insurance billing data.

Confirm and schedule appointments, register patients according to established protocols. Assisting Patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance and inform patients of medical office procedures and policies.

Referral Coordinator:
Responsible for the documentation and implementation relating to all outgoing and internal referrals. Providing alternative suggestions if the requested specialist is not contracted with the patient's insurance plan.

Review referrals for basic elements and refer to appropriate staff if applicable, record pertinent medical charts, reports, and correspondence using secure online database(s) as well as requesting appropriate patient records.

Obtaining prior authorization with patient insurance companies and process patient referrals for diagnostic testing, physical therapy and/or other related procedures. Presenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis to insurance companies in order to obtain authorization.

Front Office Lead/Patient Referral Coordinator

Harvey Pediatrics
01.2018 - 06.2022

Front Office Lead:
Responsible for training and supporting front office staff. Making sure daily tasks are completed and implementing any changes need it to complete any tasks. Follow office workflow procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.

Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Obtaining accurate and updating patient records, including personal information and insurance billing data.

Confirm and schedule appointments, register patients according to established protocols. Assisting Patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance and inform patients of medical office procedures and policies.

Referral Coordinator:
Responsible for the documentation and implementation relating to all outgoing and internal referrals. Providing alternative suggestions if the requested specialist is not contracted with the patient's insurance plan.

Review referrals for basic elements and refer to appropriate staff if applicable, record pertinent medical charts, reports, and correspondence using secure online database(s) as well as requesting appropriate patient records.

Obtaining prior authorization with patient insurance companies and process patient referrals for diagnostic testing, physical therapy and/or other related procedures. Presenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis to insurance companies in order to obtain authorization.

Contact Center Customer Support

Walmart Home Office
05.2017 - 12.2018

Main roles consist of answering phone calls from customers, associates and vendors. Assisting the caller to find a resolution to any Walmart store related issue; such as policies, rude treatment, store assistance, product research. ETC. Transferring the caller to the proper department or to the proper management team to address the issue. Providing information to the caller as requested and as needed as well as obtaining and documenting each call.

Savings Catcher Agent Support

Manpower, Located Within the Walmart Contact Center
12.2016 - 05.2017

On May of 2017 I was transferred from Manpower to Walmart. Manpower is a hiring agency that works within the Walmart Call Center. Main role consists of answering phone calls from customers. Assisting customers with any issue related to their Savings Catcher Account. Educating the caller on the function of the program as well as showing the customer how to resolve technical issues within the account

Customer Service Specialist/Receptionist

New Hope Animal Hospital
12.2014 - 10.2016

Welcoming clients and visitors in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments, maintaining records and accounts. Obtaining accurate information and updating patient records. Confirm and schedule appointments, register patients according to established protocols. Assisting clients to complete all necessary forms and documentation and inform clients of medical office procedures and policies.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Gynecology & Wellness Center
01.2013 - 02.2014

Front Desk Duties:
Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Obtaining accurate and updating patient records, including personal information and insurance and billing data.
Confirm and schedule appointments, register patients according to established protocols. Assisting Patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance and inform patients of medical office procedures and policies.

Used APRIMA EMR.

Medical Assistant Duties:
Recording patients' vital signs, documenting physicians' notes and changes in medical conditions. Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care. Interviewing patients to obtain their medical history, assisting physicians during routine checkups, outpatient procedures and other physical exams.

Keeping exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintaining instruments, preparing sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications).

Taking telephone messages and providing feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls. Drawing blood and performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Children First Dumfries Pediatrics
12.2011 - 07.2013

Front Desk Duties:
Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Obtaining accurate and updating patient records, including personal information and insurance and billing data.

Used ALLSCRIPTS EMR.

Medical Assistant Duties:
Recording patients' vital signs, documenting physicians' notes and changes in medical conditions. Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care. Interviewing patients to obtain their medical history, assisting physicians during routine checkups, outpatient procedures and other physical exams.

Keeping exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintaining instruments, preparing sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications).

Taking telephone messages and providing feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls. Administering vaccinations as instructed by the provider.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assistant Diploma

Med Tech Institute
Falls Church, VA
04-2011

High School Diploma -

Garfield High School
Woodbridge
06-2005

Skills

  • Self-awareness
  • Organization
  • Facilitation
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PARS II/Referrals

Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Front Office Lead/Patient Referral Coordinator

Harvey Pediatrics
01.2018 - 06.2022

Contact Center Customer Support

Walmart Home Office
05.2017 - 12.2018

Savings Catcher Agent Support

Manpower, Located Within the Walmart Contact Center
12.2016 - 05.2017

Customer Service Specialist/Receptionist

New Hope Animal Hospital
12.2014 - 10.2016

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Gynecology & Wellness Center
01.2013 - 02.2014

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Children First Dumfries Pediatrics
12.2011 - 07.2013

No Degree - Medical Assistant Diploma

Med Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Garfield High School
Vera Carranza