A bilingual, service-oriented Supervisor/ Administrative Assistant with over Twenty years of experience
in healthcare. Specialization in Managing, Surgery and Ancillary Scheduling, Insurance, Authorizations
and Customer Service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Medical Assistant Instructor
Pima Medical Inst
San Marcos
02.2024 - Current
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and staff.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
On Call Schedule for 8 Doctors ( office, ER, Other Hospitals).
Problem solving ( patients, employees, Outside Vendors).
Assist other departments ( Billing, back office, Receptionist, Surgery Scheduling, Medical Records and Disability ).
On Boarding process for new employees.
Assist with Training new employees.
Reconcile receipts for Month End Process.
Create month end excel worksheets for Office Administrator.
Assist with Billing for all insurances ( HMO, PPO, WC, MC).
Update Scheduling Template ( for 8 Doctors and 3 physician Assistant)
Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Surgery Scheduler
SAN DIEGO ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL GROUP
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 07.2019
Request and follow through with surgery clearance.
Demonstrate strong organization and attention to accurately schedule on multiple calendars and at multiple surgical facilities.
Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
Conducted follow up calls with patients after their procedure was completed.
Managed appointment reminders for upcoming surgeries via phone or mailers.
Processed payments from patients for surgical services rendered.
Insurance Eligibility ( HMO, PPO, MCAL, MC ).
Answer High Volume of calls over 80+.
Accurately Prepare charts for pre-op appointments.
Submitted and Follow Through on Insurance Authorizations.
Provided patient education and answered questions regarding the surgery process.
Arrange Home health/ outpatient Physical Therapy for post op patients.
Arrange post op care with NCM, Adjuster, skilled nursing Facilities.
Monitored and updated patient records in the electronic medical record system.
Coordinated with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure accurate scheduling of surgeries.
Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
Authorization Specialist
CHULA VISTA CARDIAC CENTER
Chula Vista, CA
11.2017 - 07.2018
Submitted and followed through on insurance authorizations to ensure timely approval.
Verified insurance authorizations with payers via telephone or web-based systems.
Coordinated communication between providers, patients, payers, and other departments as needed.
Analyzed denials received from third party payers to identify trends in denials and develop proactive measures for resolution.
Participated in meetings with staff members from other departments such as billing and coding teams to provide clarification on policies related to authorizations.
Explained eligibility details and affordability options to patients with kindness and respect.
Front Office check in/ check out (approximately 100+ patients).
Answer and transfer incoming calls to appropriate associate.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Patient Scheduling Specialist/ Medical Assistant
SAN DIEGO CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES
Encinitas, CA
02.2004 - 10.2013
Schedule appointments
Provided translation to patients and physicians.
Covered both front and back office as needed.
Assisted Manager with tracking and processing office billing, Accurately refer patients out to other physician offices, and follow through to make sure referral was received and patient was scheduled.
Perform Vitals sign ( BP, Pulse, HR, EKG).
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Assist with Cardiac Stress test.
Managed Billing using Excel work sheets
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
Assisted in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Public Administration -
National University
01.2021
Interpretation/Translation certification -
South Western College
01.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Eastlake Medical College
07-2016
Medical Assistant -
Maric College
02-2004
Skills
Bilingual Interpreter (Spanish/English Verbal and Writing)