PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly organized, compassionate, resourceful and accomplished HealthCare Professional with 12+ years of expertise in exceptional customer service.
SKILL PROFILE
Proven college-level instruction of courses within the Medical Assistant curriculum
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Knowledge of insurance plans and referral procedures
Proficient in the administrative and clinical duties and systems, including extensive knowledge of both front and back office policies and procedures, various office systems, personal computers and industry-related software programs
Able to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all ages and backgrounds with the ability to establish and maintain patient loyalty and rapport.
Highly driven and ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment
Professional, strong interpersonal and human relations skills
Able to remain focused and maintain priorities during regular interruptions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Employment Directory-Medical Receptionist II
St. Louis, MO 05/2016 – Present
Greets and appropriately directs patients via phone calls or direct contact. Schedules appointments and updates demographic information, checks patients in and out and collects copayments. Insurance verification and eligibility via E-Verify. Scans all medical documents into appropriate charting. Distributes all mail and transmittals. Maintains waiting room for upkeep of office. Performs general clerical duties as needed. Performs duties and responsibilities in a professional matter. Use various software; i.e. Epic, Centricity, EMR and Adobe
SluCare Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Cancer-Senior Patient Coordinator
St. Louis, MO 09/2013 - 04/2016
Greeted, directed and assisted visitors and coordinate deliveries
Collected copayments and made sure all new patient records were available in Epic for physicians
Responsible for payment collection and posting; reviewed requisitions; prepared reports; transcribed clinical correspondence; may collaborate with billing process
Reviewed and maintained demographic and insurance information; obtains and issues referrals in IDX and Epic EMR
Scheduled surgeries, services, and appointments; prepared referral forms for tests, procedures, consulted with specialty physicians; obtained x-rays and test results; verified benefits and assisted with various insurance protocols; precertified tests and procedures
Answered multi-line telephone system assisting patients with appointments and follow ups and even coordination of care with other doctors
Insurance verification and benefits and eligibility for all patients
Liaison between physicians and patients for all precertifications and prior auths needed for any office procedures
Processed all disability determinations
Made sure all cancellations are called and rescheduled if need be through ClientTell services.
Researched and resolved patient referral problems; oversees operations to ensure patient satisfaction.
Collaborated with department leadership to ensure performance of daily activities
Served as Office Manager in her absence
Performed other duties as assigned
BJC Medical Group- Patient Service Representative/Front Office Medical Assistant
St. Louis, MO 07/2012 - 08/2013
Triaged phone calls from patients to physicians in a timely manner and responded to each accordingly by assigning tasks
Prepared fee tickets for proper documentation of encounters daily
Greeted and checked in patients in a friendly and professional manner
Answered a high volume of inbound calls
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
Collected and posted payments, recorded receipts and verified insurance
Communication liaison for patient/physician relationship and requested Rx/refills for patients
Vatterott Educational Center-Medical Office Assistant Instructor
St. Louis, MO 03/2010 - 09/2011
Planned, prepared and delivered quality college instruction in lecture and laboratory environments for courses to include: Medical Language & Terminology, Law and Ethics, Medical Office Management, Medical Office Procedures, Laboratory Techniques, EMR, Clinical Duties I and II, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office and Financial Management, OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and Professionalism.
Responsible for monitoring 250-400 students progress and attendance reports both the medical assisting and medical billing and coding departments
Maintained high degree of professionalism while conducting class as well as interactions with peer instructors and administrators
Timely and accurate in the completion and submission of grades and other administrative duties
United Health Care – Provider Service Representative
St. Louis, MO 08/2009 - 03/2010
Responded to complex customer calls
Resolved customer service inquiries which could included:
oBenefit and Eligibility information
oBilling and Payment issues
oCustomer material requests
oPhysician assignments
oAuthorization for treatment and precertifications
oExplanation of Benefits (EOB)
Provided excellent customer service
Constantly met established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards
Provided expertise or general claims support by reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing and adjusting claims
Analyzed and identified trends and provided reports regarding claims and benefits for provider service
APS Healthcare – Client Service Coordinator
St. Louis, MO 09/2008 - 07/2009
Responsible for coordination of communication, process flow, and documentation with Health Coaches, Case Managers and Medicaid members in Missouri
Assisted in the process of providing members with appropriate level of intervention, education, and coaching to best manage their chronic care conditions, as directed by the management team and clinical staff
Performed high volume of inbound and outbound calls to market Missouri program services and enrolled members who agreed to participate, into the appropriate specialty care service of either Disease Management (DM) or Case Management (CM)
Demonstrated the ability to overcome objections and re-engage the member in finding value in the program to ensure continued commitment and service
Concentra Medical Center – Medical Office Specialist
St. Louis, MO 01/2006 – 09/2008
Front office responsibilities included: Greeting patients, charting, filing, answer phones, schedule patient appointments, scan files, charge out patients, collect co-pays, insurance verification, and precertification.
Back office responsibilities included: Prepare and maintain exam rooms, dispense medications, collect urine and hair samples, drug screens, breath alcohol test, physicals, injections, blood draws, venipuncture, vital signs, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, and assisted physician with minor surgeries/sutures
EDUCATION
Medical Assistant, A.A.S Allied College, St Ann, MO October 2004
Dr. Rafat Nashed Orthopedics – Medical Assistant Externship
St. Louis, MO 09/2004 – 10/2004
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Academic Excellence and Perfect Attendance Awards, 2003-2004
CPR, BLS and First Aid Certifications