Maria M. Lozano

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Maria is an accomplished healthcare administration professional with 8 years of industry experience that includes a solid track record of planning and coordinating medical and laboratory services with in-depth knowledge of medical coding procedures and documentation, budgeting, and scheduling protocols. Maria has strong experience handling insurance claims and other confidential patient information and is well versed in medical terminology and computer applications. In addition to her healthcare industry experience, Maria is an experienced Spanish-language interpreter with the ability to simultaneously listen, process, and speak information between Spanish and English. Maria has frequently used her skills of language interpretation in both the medical and public speaking fields.

Related Professional Experience

Liberty Language Services – Fairfax, VA September 2015 to Present

Medical Interpreter

Provide interpretation and translation services of medical information between Spanish and English

Serve as an interpreter, when needed, on-site and over the phone

Translate medical reports for physicians. Based upon each request, translation services have been provided immediately while meeting with a physician or within one (1) business day as a written report

Washington Apostolic Church – Fairfax, VA January 2005 to present

Interpreter

Provide interpretation services between Spanish and English

Perform simultaneous interpretation, as needed, during public speaking events and services for visiting speakers

Inova Fairfax Hospital - Fairfax, VA August 2002 to February 2006

Administrative Coordinator, Interventional Radiology

In addition to administering the department’s office functions, provided interpretation and translation services of medical information between Spanish and English

Served as an interpreter, when needed, to assist Spanish-speaking patients

Translated medical documents from English to Spanish

Previous Professional Experience

Girling Home Health - Temple, TX November 2013 to February 2014

Patient Care Attendant

Responsible for the care of Hospice patient

Helped patient with daily tasks, such as bathing, feeding, etc

Administered medications according to medical directives

Reported patient’s condition to medical personnel

Fed patient a varying diet according to patient’s ability to digest

Advocated for patient in medical decisions

Adhered to medical advice in patient’s care

Susana Wharton - South Riding, VA July 2012 to March 2013

Nanny

Provided in-home childcare services

Followed feeding schedule and diet set by parents

Adhered to activities and napping schedule

Engaged with toddler in educational activities and free time play

Reported daily activities to parents

Established a close working relationship with toddler and parents

Washington Apostolic Church - Fairfax, VA June 2007 to May 2011

Bookstore Manager

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing the activities of a new bookstore, including set-up, sales, service, and operational functions

Developed and implemented bookstore operating procedures and recommended appropriate related policies

Provided the planning, supervision, and maintenance of stock and inventory controls and levels

Planned and managed the maintenance of bookstore accounting records and processes

Managed customer relationships and resolved any clientele issues concerning orders, sales, or services

Worked closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products

Negotiated contracts and maintained partnership agreements

United States Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau - Washington, DC April 2010 to August 2010

Crew Leader

Responsible for activities related to the enumeration of a Census Tract in Northern Virginia, including training, supervising, and motivating a team of 15 census takers and 2 crew leader assistants during field operations

Facilitated week-long training program for new census takers by using classroom instruction, practice interviews, and on-the-job guidance

Provided instruction on enumeration procedures and familiarized trainees with reports and forms used to collect data

Performed preparatory duties such as checking boundaries and becoming familiar with each employee duty area

Assigned duty areas to employees, observed employees in the field, and provided on-the-spot assistance and supervision

Reviewed and certified daily payroll and progress reports and ensured work was completed within established time schedules

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - Fairfax, VA February 2006 to December 2009

Senior Coordinator, Interventional Radiology

Planned and coordinated the services provided by the entire Interventional Radiology Division, which included coordinating with various medical records and clinical teams.

Coordinated procedures for the release of medical information and correspondence requests according to local policies, state laws, and HIPPA requirements

Performed research of clinical diagnoses for insurance reimbursements, resulting in a 20% increase of insurance pay-outs

Developed and wrote scheduling protocols for Interventional Radiology procedures

Documented and mapped complex business processes as part of an effort to transition the department’s scheduling protocols and operations to a customized, computer-based system

Provided budget forecasts and worked with department director to prepare detailed annual budgets

Served as liaison between clinical, clerical, and administrative staff in addressing issues related to coding, data acquisition, and analysis

Inova Fairfax Hospital - Fairfax, VA August 2002 to February 2006

Administrative Coordinator, Interventional Radiology

Responsible for administering the department’s office functions, including scheduling procedures and billing patients.

Developed and wrote Neurology and Vascular scheduling protocols for USA Scheduling program

Analyzed and forecasted budget projections to inform department’s annual budget development

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital - Alexandria, Virginia August 1988 to August 2002

Film Librarian

Responsible for the processing of diagnostic imaging studies, including preparing studies for presentation to radiologists and signing films in and out of department to requesting patients, physician offices, and departments within hospital

Supervised records library and filed x-ray jackets and correlating storage films with current studies

Assisted physicians and nurses in locating x-ray charts and worked with radiologists to research and close out requests

Served as receptionist for incoming patients - registering patients according to hospital protocols, assisting patients to correctly complete appropriate forms, and documenting information according to hospital protocol

Education

George Mason University Fairfax, VA

Graduate Studies in Chemistry June 1996 to May 2002

George Mason University Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry June 1996

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) USA Scheduling Program

Microsoft Access GE Centricity Patient Database

Radiology Information Management System (RMS) Stockamp (Revenue / Insurance System)

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