Maria G Esparza
*** * **. #** ***** Vista, CA ***10 619-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position within Healthcare Support Services, where my extensive experience will be an asset to the organization.
UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR CROSS COUNTRY AT UCSD SEPTEMBER 2017 – PRESENT
Authorization of Insurance Referrals, serving as a liaison between Insurance Companies and Physicians
Assisted to Initiate & follow-up on Submissions if Insurance Cases were denied
Maintained records, data and statistical analysis of all utilization review activities
Performed random clinical reviews of patient and client records
Epic Trained.
UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR RADY’S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MAY 2015 – JUNE 2016
Authorization of Insurance Referrals, serving as a liaison between Insurance Companies and Physicians
Assisted to Initiate & follow-up on Appeals, if Insurance Cases were denied
Maintained records, data and statistical analysis of all utilization review activities
Performed random clinical reviews of patient and client records
Epic Trained
UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR SCRIPPS HEALTH MARCH 2012 – MAY 2015
Authorization of Insurance Referrals, serving as a liaison between Insurance Companies and Physicians
Assisted to Initiate & follow-up on Appeals, if Insurance Cases were denied
Maintained records, data and statistical analysis of all utilization review activities
Performed random clinical reviews of patient and client records
BRANCH MANAGER EZ STAFFING JULY 2008 – JANUARY 2010
Handled hiring, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of New Hires
Obtained new contracts within San Diego County (encompassing 13 hospitals), in addition to contracts covering the Inland Empire
Payroll Assistant & maintaining Employee Files & Credentials
Helped with preparation for Joint Commission Certification, additionally assisting in Site Preparation Audits
Oversaw all Managerial functions of Healthcare Staffing Satellite Office
On Call Staffing Coordinator for Per Diem Staffing Needs
HEALTHCARE RECRUITER UNITED NURSING INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2006 – JULY 2008
Assisted in recruitment Travel Nursing Staff & Sponsor Nurses, as well as Per Diem Staffing to cover local contracts
Hiring, interviewing & Orientation of onboarding new hires / Training of internal office staff
Assisted in preparation of Vendor Management Account for County of San Diego
Maintained employee files and credentials
STAFFING COORDINATOR / RECRUITER PRO-TEM PERSONNEL JUNE 2005 – DECEMBER 2006
Handled Per Diem Staffing for Mental Health Facilities, Skilled Nursing, Allied Services & Private Duty contracts
Assisted in preparation for Joint Commission Certification
Preparation of Employee files for Site Audits by Hospitals / Vendors
Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring & Processing of Onboarding New Hires
Handled Workman’s Compensation & Unemployment Claims
On Call Staffing Coordinator for Per Diem Staffing Needs
STAFFING COORDINATOR BERRY MEDICAL STAFFING FEBRUARY 1999 – JUNE 2005
Conducted Workplace Safety Standard Training Sessions
In Office Staffing Coordinator / On Call Staffing Coordinator
Payroll Distribution
Assisted in Recruitment Strategies to build up applicant pool
Education
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES 2005 ANTHONY’S SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE 2000 SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY / MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTICIATION 1993 SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Certifications & Affiliation
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Interviewer
Medical Assistant / Medical Billing
AFFILIATIONS
AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)
Girl Scouts of America