Objective
A proactive self-driven professional who is seeking a position in the medical field that is fast paced and challenging. Proven to excel in fast paced environments that require quick thinking, action, and interpersonal skills. Life- long learner willing to challenge myself to explore new opportunities.
Qualifications
16 years’ experience in Medical Settings (Office and Clinical)
Surgical coordinator (orthopedics) working under the direction of one of the top orthopedic surgeons in San Diego
Excellent patient relation Skills
Building trust by being committed to providing caring support and education to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Experience in Medical billing
Medical Coding
oICD10
oCPT
•In depth knowledge of appropriate claims documents
•HIPPA compliant
Accomplishments
Scheduled 200+ In-patient and out-patient Surgeries monthly
Initial consult
Schedule Pre-op
Pre-op orders
Schedule surgery with hospital
Order post-op DME
Schedule post op appointment
Excelled at learning new technologies
NextGen
Athena
Effectively appeal denied insurance claims for a favorable resolution
•Acknowledged top producer successfully managed a 900-account queue
•Ranked number 1 for successful insurance appeals and private pay collection efforts
•Managed high level
Experience
April 2013-October 2020 ARCH Health Partners – Poway, CA
Surgical Coordinator
Managed Dr’s Surgical Schedule
Assisted patients in obtaining surgical referrals and pre-authorization
Scheduled patient surgeries and other ancillary tests as directed by physician, ensuring all paperwork is complete; verifying insurance arrange and coordinate pre-testing and surgical dates
Schedule & confirm patient appointments (new visits, follow-up, and post-ops)
Coordinated Surgical schedule with hospitals and OP surgical facilities
Managed patient post op appointments
Advanced Medical Imaging – Denver, CO
June 2012 – February 2013
Scheduler
•Schedule patients for imaging procedures
•Prepare patients for imaging procedures
•Verify insurance coverage
July 2009 – June2012
Advanced Medical Imaging – Denver, CO
Billing Specialist, Representative
•Submit insurance claims
•Insurance follow-up
•Insurance claim appeals
•Collection private pay accounts
•Process payments
July 2006-June 2009 Advanced Medical Imaging – Denver, CO
Medical Receptionist
•In-bound patient calls
•Check in patients for procedures
•Compile medical records, data entry, filing
•Prepare and edit radiology reports
Education
July 2005-September 2005 University of Phoenix, Denver, CO
Criminal Justice
August 2004 – May 2005 Westwood College, Thornton, CO
Criminal Justice
2004 Northglenn High school Northglenn, CO
General High school
Diploma
References available upon request