Wanda Prather
Newark,USA
Summary
Organized medical professional with extensive experience in surgical coordination. Known for optimizing surgical schedules and enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous planning. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator
Dr. Steven Tennenbaum M.D.
06.2014 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinate surgeries with surgeon, patient families and hospital, facilities to ensure all aspect of the surgery is taken care of
- Scheduled pre-operative test, consultations and post-operative follow up appointments
- Collaborate with surgical team to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for surgery
- Managed patient billing and insurance matters related to surgery
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, protecting the privacy of patient information at all times.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for surgical procedures.
Referral Specialist
Medemerge PA
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Scheduled and confirms patient’s appointments for diagnostic testing
- Responsible for managing patient referral to healthcare providers and specialist
- Coordinated appointments with specialist Checking patient’s insurance eligibility and benefits confirming coverage
- Obtained pre authorization from insurance companies for required procedures and specialist visit
- Answered phone calls and messages for 5 physician
Front Desk Receptionist
Medemerge PA
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Answered phones and messages for 6 physicians
- Scheduled appointments for various test
- Greeted and assists patients with registration upon arrival
- Escorts patients to exam rooms
- Ensures exam rooms have adequate supplies for the proper procedures
- Checked patients out when done with office visit
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation, supporting overall office productivity.
- Enhanced guest experience by maintaining welcoming and organized reception area.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Science
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Newark, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Health Insurance
- Insurance verification
- ICD CODING/CPT
- Medical scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA regulations
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- HST Case Coordination
- Web HIS
- Citrix
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator
Dr. Steven Tennenbaum M.D.
06.2014 - Current
Referral Specialist
Medemerge PA
02.2010 - 06.2014
Front Desk Receptionist
Medemerge PA
01.2008 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Social Science
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
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