Patricia G. Blancas
Fresno, CA 93725
Objective To obtain a challenging position where my experience can be
used for mutual benefit.
Experience Surgery Scheduler
August 2004 - Present Sant Health System
Fresno, CA
. Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction
of a fast-paced orthopaedic surgeon.
. Scheduling and maintaining an accurate surgery schedule.
. Communicate between hospitals and orthopaedic office to enure
proper and accurate information is given for patient's surgeries
including schedule changes and cancellations.
. Communicating, requesting, and coordinating deliveries of
tissues between Community Tissue Services and hospitals for
scheduled procedures.
. Verify insurance eligibilities, benefits, and request
authorization from private insurances and Workman's Compensation
insurances.
. Schedule MRI, CT, Ultrasounds and other diagnostic studies as
ordered by the physician. Schedule follow-up appointments for
diagnostic study results.
. General administrative duties including using multi-line phone
system, filing, and other duties as assigned.
Surgery Scheduler
March 2003 -August 2004 Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
. Working closely with Surgery Coordinator by maintaining a daily
surgery schedule for an organized and effective surgical unit.
. Communicating closely with physician's offices and other
departments of schedule changes.
. Computerized lab and radiology order entry.
. Entry of surgical and anesthesia charges.
. General administrative duties such as answering multi-line phone
systems, ordering office supplies, and other duties as assigned.
Patient Service Representative
October 1996 - April 1998 Kaiser Permanente
Fresno, CA
Office Specialist III
September 1988 - March 2003 Children's Hospital Central
California
Fresno CA
Education San Joaquin Valley College Fresno, CA
Adminstrative Medical and Dental Assistance
Kings River Community College Fresno, CA
General Education, Dental Assistance
Roosevelt High School Fresno, CA
General Education
Interests I have over 20 years of secretarial and scheduling experience
in a hospital and a fast-paced clinical environment. I have
excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with
medical staff, patients and physicians under routine and
stressful situations. I am well-organized and an excellent multi-
tasker. My skills include fluency in Spanish, data entry, 10-key
by touch, knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, CPT
coding, transcription, and filing.
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