ALICE TREJO
Kennesaw
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Surgical Coordinator with valuable experience in both private health services and hospital departments. Ability to handle the administrative care of patients preparing for surgery with accuracy and speed. Provide quality support to all nurses, doctors, and medical personnel. Uphold the integrity and privacy of patients by keeping all files completely confidential. Passionate about being an integral part of a medical center's success, and thus contributing to the excellent care of those in need.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator and scheduling
ATL Colo-rectal Surgery
08.2022 - Current
- Call patients to schedule surgery, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Communicate with patients, confirming the date, time, and location of surgeries, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Schedule surgery with multiple facilities.
- Communicated specialty items needed for surgery with facilities.
- Provided facilities with documentation, such as medical orders and consents.
- Coordinate surgery with co-surgeons.
Surgical Coordinator and scheduling
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons of Georgia
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Met with patients to schedule surgery, and instructed patients on all paperwork and clearance requirements.
- Scheduled surgery with multiple facilities.
- Communicated with and procured implants and equipment from vendors.
- Kept open communication with patients before and after surgical procedures.
- Obtained and organized all documents for surgical clearances and consent forms to facilitate chart management.
Unit Coordinator
Tanner Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Answered calls from surgeons, medical offices, and other hospital departments, and directed them to the appropriate person or area.
- Scheduled surgery using medical software.
- Obtained and organized medical clearance paperwork from doctors, and put it in patient charts to be reviewed.
- Assisted in obtaining the medical equipment needed for surgery.
- I communicated with the operating room during surgery for any needs that may arise.
- Worked closely with the Unit Manager to ensure the timely completion of administrative tasks.
- Managed department time and attendance through Kronos timekeeping software.
Unit Coordinator and Time Keeper
Piedmont Hospital
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Answered calls and directed them to the appropriate person or area.
- Assisted in obtaining the medical equipment needed for surgery.
- I communicated with the operating room during surgery for any needs that may arise.
- Worked closely with the Unit Manager to ensure the timely completion of administrative tasks.
- Managed department time and attendance through Kronos timekeeping software.
- Drafted call schedules and distributed them to the staff.
Education
Medical Office Specialist -
Javelin Technical Institute
Marietta01.2005
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Fast Learner
- Multitasker
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator and scheduling
ATL Colo-rectal Surgery
08.2022 - Current
Surgical Coordinator and scheduling
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons of Georgia
07.2014 - 07.2022
Unit Coordinator
Tanner Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2014
Unit Coordinator and Time Keeper
Piedmont Hospital
04.2007 - 03.2012
Medical Office Specialist -
Javelin Technical Institute