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Veronica Medina

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Experienced Surgical Coordinator at Englewood Health with 10 + years of experience with strong communication skills and expertise in insurance verification. Successfully enhanced patient experiences by streamlining pre-operative processes and reducing surgery cancellations. Proven ability to coordinate complex schedules while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Coordinator(Gastroenterology)

Englewood Health
Englewood, NJ
06.2013 - Current
  • Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.patient information at all times.
  • Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Improved patient experience by efficiently coordinating pre-operative preparations and post-operative follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for surgical procedures.
  • Contributed to a reduction in surgery cancellations by closely monitoring patient compliance with pre-surgical instructions.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
  • Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
  • Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.

Front Desk Manager

Park Medical Group
Tenafly, New Jersey
11.2003 - 05.2013
  • Greeted patients
  • reconcilation of payments
  • registration of patients
  • assisted in overall adminiatrative tasks

Administrator

Advantage Physical Therapy
Jersey City, NJ
01.1997 - 06.2003

Insurance Credentialing for multipractice doctors

overall administrative operations in orthopaedic and physical therapy dept.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Jersey City State College
Jersey City, NJ
05.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Piano

Conservatory of Music
San Juan , PR
05.1991

Skills

  • Patient coordination
  • Surgical procedures
  • Patient relations
  • Obtaining authorizations
  • Electronic health records management
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Following up with patients
  • Pre-authorization management
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer proficiency
  • Epic systems

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Surgical Coordinator(Gastroenterology)

Englewood Health
06.2013 - Current

Front Desk Manager

Park Medical Group
11.2003 - 05.2013

Administrator

Advantage Physical Therapy
01.1997 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science

Jersey City State College

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Piano

Conservatory of Music