Lynda Garcia
**** ********** ****** • Orange Park, Florida • 904-***-**** • **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE SUMMARY
An accomplished and results-oriented individual with a strong aptitude for organization and office administration with excellent communications skills. Proven academic and professional achiever with over 10 years of medical front desk experience.
EDUCATION
St. Johns River State College, Orange Park, Florida June 2016
Associate in Science Degree – Health Services Management
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
Highly skilled in performing front desk duties in a healthcare setting
Able to multitask and work in a fast pace environment
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Maintain strict HIPAA compliancy
Compassionate and caring of others
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Receptionist March 2009 – July 2014
Dr. Gatien and Associates, Fleming Island, Florida
Registered new patients and updated existing patient demographics by collecting patient information including personal and financial information
Assisted all patients by responding to questions concerning the medical practice, health insurance coverage, and billing procedures
Verified health care and motor vehicle accidents insurance benefits
Created medical office documents using Microsoft Word and Excel
Trained front office staff in transitioning to EMR
Performed check-in and check-out duties with excellent customer service
Collected patient co-pays and past due balances
Performed the tasks of receiving and distributing mails and faxes on a daily basis
Optical Receptionist March 2005 – January 2009
Overland Park Eye Care, Overland Park, Kansas
Verified vision benefits and assisted patients in frame selection
Measured pupil distance and progressive lens heights
Verified finished eyeglasses with prescription and customer satisfaction
Adjusted and repaired eyeglass frames
Taught patients regarding caring for their eyes and using glasses or contact lenses
Accurately entered prescription information and measurements on lab invoices
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bryant and Stratton, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Associate in Science Degree – Medical Office Management
Trenholm State Technical College, Montgomery, Alabama
Dental Assisting Certificate