Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Yesenia Quinones

Jersey City

Summary

Dynamic Patient Access Representative with proven expertise at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, excelling in customer service and effective problem resolution. Skilled in navigating healthcare systems and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I enhance patient satisfaction through strong empathy and collaborative teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and efficient billing processes. Fluent in Spanish, I foster inclusive communication. Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Gained expertise in managing patient interactions and handling sensitive medical information. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can drive efficiency and enhance customer experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
08.2024 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
  • Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
  • Facilitated smooth billing processes by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering claim details into the system.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to a well-organized database for seamless information access across departments.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and report generation to support streamlined office operations.
  • Used Epic to schedule appointments.
  • Served as a reliable source of information for patients regarding appointment scheduling, insurance coverage inquiries, and general office policies.
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.

Patient Access Representative

Jersey City Medical Center
06.2023 - 10.2024

ER Registration

  • Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by diligently verifying insurance coverage, demographic information, and other essential details.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while prioritizing multiple competing demands during peak hours or emergency situations.
  • Collected and processed co-payments and out-of-pocket charges.
  • Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.

Bed Management

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Reduced patient wait times with efficient bed management strategies and effective prioritization of patients based on urgency.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork among interdisciplinary teams, helping to foster effective collaboration in addressing bed management challenges.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for efficient bed management.
  • Developed strong relationships with key hospital departments for seamless bed management operations.
  • Worked closely with nursing managers to address staffing issues affecting overall efficiency in bed management processes within the facility.

Patient Access Registrar

Palisades Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022

ER Registration

  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Diligently collected copayments at time of service, contributing to improved revenue collection rates for the facility.
  • Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate and empathetic support during the registration process.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Bed Management

  • Optimized hospital resources by proactively monitoring occupancy levels and adjusting bed allocations accordingly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bed status, ensuring accurate information was available to medical staff at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth interdepartmental transfers by coordinating logistics and communicating necessary information to relevant parties.
  • Supported hospital administration in capacity planning initiatives through detailed tracking of bed utilization trends.
  • Improved patient flow by efficiently managing bed assignments and coordinating with various hospital departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ
06-2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Effective Team Communication
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Healthcare systems navigation
  • Strong empathy
  • Spanish fluency
  • Epic

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Access Representative

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
08.2024 - Current

Patient Access Representative

Jersey City Medical Center
06.2023 - 10.2024

Patient Access Registrar

Palisades Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Bayonne High School
Yesenia Quinones