Managed high-volume inbound calls, ensuring efficient communication and patient assistance.
Registered patients in the EPIC system with accuracy and attention to detail.
Assigned beds using the electronic bed management system to optimize patient flow.
Performed administrative tasks as directed by management, supporting operational efficiency.
Utilized the electronic staffing system to verify and update staffing information.
Lead Scheduler III/Lead Patient Access Representative
Northside Hospital-Atlanta
09.2011 - 12.2024
Provide excellent customer service through all interactions as scheduling contact for clinic appointments.
Respond effectively and promptly to all patients, provider, and team member requests.
Providing accurate and courteous information regarding our clinic and therapists to all callers.
Obtain accurate demographic and insurance information necessary to schedule appointments.
Maintain/update patient information and working knowledge of insurance protocols.
Obtain and enter new patient information as necessary for the computer system to maintain accuracy for billing.
Pre-register and Register patient.
Verify insurance.
Contact insurance companies for authorization as needed.
Aid with the creation of schedules for our team of employees to ensure that all shifts are thoroughly covered, and projects can be completed on time.
Plan and schedule appointments, and meetings for employees.
Organize any work conferences well in advance to ensure a good turnout.
Maintain data needed to ensure effective schedules is created each time.
Float to different campuses to assist with the coverage of all employees.
Inform patient/guarantor of liability due, including prior balances and estimates for scheduled services.
Follows facility cash drawer policy as applicable.
Facilitates patient check-in in the triage emergency department.
Performs insurance verification tasks, including running automated eligibility response at point-of-service to ensure active coverage and completing notification of admission with insurance company within an established time frame.
Lead Patient Intake Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2018 - 03.2021
Aid with creation of schedules for our team of employees to ensure that all shifts are thoroughly covered, and projects can be completed on time.
Plan and schedule appointments, and meetings for employees.
Organize any work conferences well in advance to ensure a good turnout.
Maintain data needed to ensure effective schedules is created each time.
Performed case management duties while serving as the primary liaison with referral sources, clinics, and discharge planners.
Obtained chair times, financial clearance, and medical clearance in a timely manner to ensure and expedite admission process to a dialysis clinic.
Served as a primary contact for the initial administration of patient referrals calls and communications regarding patient admissions process.
Coordinates the admission process from the initial request for admission to the patient placement in preferred clinic.
Ensure all intake data for admissions request are collected, completed, and communicated according to the established standard policies of the company.
Communicate with insurance companies to verify and possibly obtain authorization from insurance companies.
Critical Care Technician/Secretary
Northside Hospital-Forsyth
09.2011 - 03.2019
Assist registered nurses and physicians with the care and observation of critical patients within the ICU setting.
Gather EKG, blood draws, blood sugars, specimens, and toileting patients.
Practice professionalism while in contact with every patient encounter.
Gather proper lab analysis for documentation.
Obtain proper medical information for the critical care team.
Provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
Check patient vital signs and glucose levels.
Answer phones and respond to emails.
Manage medical records.
Work alongside Room Control to assist with admitting or transferring patient to appropriate areas.
Emergency Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2015
Perform re-assessments on patients awaiting exam rooms.
Assists with order entry or quick registration of patients in triage to expedite care
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort and minimize risk and injury.
Performs specimen collection according to hospital procedures at the direction of the nurse.
Provides comfort measures for patients in the waiting area.
Assists RN in completing therapeutic treatments and communicates patient’s response to treatment.
Current licensed/registered and practicing Paramedic or a current and practicing LPN with State of Missouri license or temporary work permit.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values.
Assist providers with diagnostic procedures and exams (i.e. pelvic examination, lumbar puncture, suturing, etc.)
Assists Physicians/Mid-level providers with suturing, simple dressings, wound cleansing, post molds set up, and other procedural set ups as directed.
Places patients on electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor and performs 12 lead EKG’s. Performs venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens.
Assists Manager in training new staff on standard procedures as directed.
Seek out areas of patient care whether in the waiting room or an exam room that will expedite care and improve communication between patients and coworkers.
Complete those protocol or providers entered orders within scope on patients awaiting exams.
Critical Care Technician
Northeast GA Medical Center
11.2006 - 09.2011
Assist registered nurses and physicians with the care and observation of critical patients within the ICU setting.
Gather EKG, blood draws, blood sugars, specimens, and toileting patients.
Practice professionalism while in contact with every patient encounter.
Gather proper lab analysis for documentation.
Obtain proper medical information for the critical care team.
Provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
Check patient vital signs and glucose levels.
Answer phones and respond to emails.
Manage medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2019
Skills
CPR
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
REVENUE CYCLE
Medicaid GAMMIS
PHLEBOTOMY
WORDS, EXCEL, POWER POINT
MCKESSON, EPIC, CERNER
Timeline
Care Link Specialist
Piedmont Hospital-Atlanta
12.2024 - Current
Lead Patient Intake Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2018 - 03.2021
Emergency Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2015
Lead Scheduler III/Lead Patient Access Representative