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Yajaira Rojas Monterroso

Los Angeles

Summary

Experienced Patient Service Representative with a strong background in high-volume healthcare environments, including the emergency department and other specialty practices. Proven ability to manage patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and financial clearance, while maintaining excellent patient service. Skilled in handling high volumes of inbound and outbound patient calls, resolving inquiries related to referrals, insurance, and provider communication. Experienced in managed care settings, with a focus on confidentiality, collaboration, and professional communication. Bilingual and skilled in creating positive rapport with patients and staff alike.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Representative / Financial Clearance Rep

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
05.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Emergency Department / Labor and Delivery

  • Obtain financial clearance and accurately determine patient classification.
  • Inform medical staff of the patient's financial status to support clinical decision-making.
  • Verify insurance electronically and telephonically for various coverage types.
  • Assign and verify medical record numbers per patient identification policy.
  • Explain admission and consent forms and collect required signatures.
  • Register patients in triage, ambulance bay, trauma cases, direct admits, and labor and delivery.
  • Foster strong rapport with patients, families, and clinical teams.

Patient Service Representative

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
10.2021 - 05.2023

Company Overview: OB-GYN Department

  • Scheduled appointments and managed physician schedules.
  • Registered patients and processed payments with a focus on service quality.
  • Handled insurance referrals and authorizations.
  • Managed patient care flow and monitored CS-Link message pools.
  • Addressed patient inquiries and concerns, resolving issues in a timely and empathetic manner.

Appointment Scheduler / Refill Specialist

Providence St. Joseph’s
Torrance
06.2021 - 10.2021

Company Overview: OB-GYN Department/ Internal Medicine/ Pharmacy

  • Scheduled appointments for various specialties and procedures.
  • Updated patient demographics in Epic and verified insurance eligibility.
  • Informed patients of prescription issues and scheduled follow-up appointments.
  • Reviewed and filtered electronic prescription refill requests.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Patient Service Representative

United Healthcare/ Optum
Torrance
02.2020 - 06.2021

Company Overview: Claims/ Referrals and Authorizations/ Internal Medicine

  • Created and managed new patient accounts for clients enrolling in UnitedHealthcare, ensuring accurate setup and data entry across 14 medical offices.
  • Oversaw all aspects of patient onboarding, including appointment scheduling, provider selection or changes, and grievance support.
  • Acted as a liaison between departments and offices to coordinate care, resolve issues, and provide exceptional service.
  • Supported front desk and administrative teams by handling incoming calls, scheduling procedures, and assisting with cross-office communications.

Education

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
08.2018

High School -

R.K. Lloyde High School
Lawndale, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Insurance verification (Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, PPO, commercial)
  • Financial Clearance and Patient Registration
  • Epic / CS-Link Systems
  • Medical Records Management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Referral and Authorization Processing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Strong empathy
  • Excellent telephone, customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Patient Service Representative / Financial Clearance Rep

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Patient Service Representative

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2023

Appointment Scheduler / Refill Specialist

Providence St. Joseph’s
06.2021 - 10.2021

Patient Service Representative

United Healthcare/ Optum
02.2020 - 06.2021

El Camino College

High School -

R.K. Lloyde High School
Yajaira Rojas Monterroso