YAHAIRA GARCIA
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Capable enthusiastic Senior Medical Secretary adept at handling all medical administrative needs for a busy healthcare practice. Knowledgeable about managing charts, forms and payments. Well organized and proactive with good judgement and multitasking skills. Highly organized Senior Medical Secretary knowledgeable about healthcare processes and administrative requirements. Qualified to handle insurance documentation, update charts and manage business correspondence. Pursued opportunity to learn team - leading skills to enhance support of patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Associate
Columbia Fertility Associates
06.2023 - Current
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Used Epic as well IDEAS software to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
- Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Senior Medical Secretary
Weill Cornell Medicine
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Vision Receptionist
Ezra Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Home Health Aide Coordinator
Signature Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utrecht High School
Brooklyn, New York2014
Skills
- Medical Office Management
- Provider Relations
- Transcription
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Insurance Verification
- Telephonic Customer Support
- Medical terminology
- MS Office
- Teambuilding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Practice Associate
Columbia Fertility Associates
06.2023 - Current
Senior Medical Secretary
Weill Cornell Medicine
01.2021 - 04.2023
Vision Receptionist
Ezra Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Home Health Aide Coordinator
Signature Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Utrecht High School
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