Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Known for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Committed to leveraging qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
07.2024 - Current
Conducted research and gathered key information for use in upcoming project planning.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Utilization Review Coordinator
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
10.2022 - 07.2024
Provided crucial non-clinical support to the Utilization Review (UM) Team and Case Management, ensuring seamless operations.
Collaborated with UM team, Case Management, Physicians, Admitting Department, and Billing Department to ensure smooth department functioning.
Identified patterns and trends that inform denial management strategies.
Utilize Excel spreadsheet to systematically record and track all admission accounts, enabling the identification and monitoring of denials in the healthcare or financial context.
Identify and work with other department managers to diminish performance gaps.
Actively participate in Department meetings and contributes to process improvement initiatives.
Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Manage the notification of hospital admissions and distributed authorization requests.
Accurately enter records/data communicating as a bridge between insurance payers and the hospital UM department.
Proficiently handle various communication channels, including fax, email, online payer databases, and voicemail coverage.
Organize, prepare, image, and download medical reports and claim letters while maintaining data integrity.
Assist with mailing appeal/authorization letters, tracked and trended UM data, and disseminated daily census information to targeted facilities as needed.
Communicate time-sensitive information to UM Team and Business Office counterparts.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and avoiding data compromises.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2017 - Current
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Clinical Radiology Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialists
02.2022 - 10.2022
Assist the radiology department by completing administrative and designated duties required for the successful completion of radiology services to our patients and team.
Scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments for clinic and/or outside testing Collect payment from patients upon arrival and/or at checkout.
Check in patients as they arrive and verify information. Answer calls promptly and retrieve messages Assemble all new patient and hospital follow-up charts.
Reviews schedule and checks for all tests and/or referrals ordered from doctor performing end of day closing and balance procedures.
Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
Medical Office Specialist
HCA Advanced Women's OBGYN
09.2021 - 02.2022
Answer calls promptly and retrieve messages.
Scheduling and confirming appointments, tests, treatments, and other procedures.
Obtaining and updating patients' personal and health information.
Creating and maintaining electronic health records
Preparing patients' files for consultation and evaluation.
Managing inquiries and relaying messages about scheduling, referrals, and prescription refills.
Verifying medical insurance information via software programs such as Availity, Passport and Medicaid Provider Portal.
Intermediary between healthcare providers, patients, and health insurance companies.
Follow established guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurer billing and collections.
Collecting co-payments from patients and following up on medical insurance claims.
Performing financial end of day closing and bookkeeping procedures.
Legal Secretary
State Attorney's Office 15th Judicial Circuit
02.2014 - 09.2021
Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
Organized files for court proceedings.
Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
Handle all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Develop positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Type warrants, summonses, subpoenas, information writs, indictments, petitions to revoke, eavesdropping orders, legal documents, etc.
Provide information to County staff and general public which require understanding of case process and degree of patience for emotional matters relating to parties involved in each case.
Obtain pertinent information to individual cases with subpoenaed witness, victims, law enforcement personnel and other parties.
Copy court files and faxes documents
determining when to act and when to refer matters to Attorney
File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
Education
Master of Health Administration - Health Supervision And Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Supervision And Management
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
05-2022
Skills
Healthcare regulations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Stakeholder Relations
Patient Relations
Risk Assessment
Performance Management
Medical Billing
EMR Software
Medical Transcription
Organizational Development
Health Information Systems
Quality Improvement
Process Implementation
Operational Efficiency
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Registered Pharmacy Technician License
BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Projects Coordinator
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
07.2024 - Current
Utilization Review Coordinator
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
10.2022 - 07.2024
Clinical Radiology Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialists
02.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Office Specialist
HCA Advanced Women's OBGYN
09.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2017 - Current
Legal Secretary
State Attorney's Office 15th Judicial Circuit
02.2014 - 09.2021
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Registered Pharmacy Technician License
BLS Certification
Master of Health Administration - Health Supervision And Management
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Health Supervision And Management
Palm Beach State College
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