PROFILE:
A versatile, analytical hard-working administrator with a practical hands-on approach, who always preserves to achieve the best results. Able to collect and analyze information, digest facts/figures and quickly grasp complex technical issues. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills and swiftly identify the root of any problem and develop an effective solution. Proven ability to manage and complete projects to the highest standard with meticulous attention to detail and withing agreed deadlines.
EXPERIENCE:
Nephrology Associates Medical Group, Inc. July 2020 – February 2022
Referral Coordinator
Responsible for gathering data to obtain authorizations for services provided by NAMG providers.
The position involves detailed research and follow-up on authorization request
Interact with internal staff, insurance carriers, dialysis units and primary care provider offices
Ensure charges have been billed correctly to balance accounts
The position supports the company’s overall operation by efficiently and effectively requesting and retrieving authorization for service rendered by the Nephrologist.
Rite Aid Pharmacy – March 2020 to July 2020 (Covid Relief Part Time Worker)
Cashier
Responsible for purchase transactions including cash, checks and credit cards
Knowledge of store merchandise for up selling purposes
Provided exceptional customer service
Stock and pricing knowledge
Restocked merchandise utilizing a planogram
Knowledge of store opening and closing policies and procedures
Kaiser Permanente – October 2008 – February 2020
Assistant Department Administrator
Supervised daily operations and service deliver for a Medical Office Building
Managed 115 union represented staff of RNs, Mas LVNs and Receptionist
Assisted in developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations
Screen, interview, hire, train and maintained the competency of all department staff.
Processed daily staffing schedules
Processed Leave of Absence, Workers Comp and return to work forms
On-boarding of all new hires
Processed and approved payroll
Performed staff evaluations
Conducted employee coaching to improve performance
Collaborated with managers to resolve human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues.
Worked with several departments on process improvement projects.
Kaiser Permanente – November 2000 - October 2008
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated respiratory therapy care for life support patients to patient in all areas of the medical center.
Collaborated with hospital charge nurse to implement register personnel to meet staffing demands
Initiated a didactic neonatal training program for staff to increase efficiency in patient care
Lead therapist
Preceptor for new hires
Trained in Neonatal Transport.
EDUCATION:
April 2013 BA – Business Administration, University of Redlands
June 1994 AS – Respiratory Care El Camino Jr. College
SKILLS:
Excel
Microsoft Word
MS Outlook
Epic Medical Records
PowerPoint
Taleo – HR Software
Certified First Aid/CPR
REFERENCE:
Available upon request.