Medical professional with over 25 years of medical experience. Dedicated, assertive, adaptable, flexible, hard working, high functioning, caring multi-tasker seeking a position in an office setting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Coordinator
Dilworth Facial Plastic Surgery
06.2019 - Current
Provide excellent customer service to all patients, addressing concerns and answering questions professionally.
Increase efficiency of the office operations through effective multitasking, attention to detail, and organization skills.
Reduce wait times by effectively coordinating with medical staff on patient schedules and room availability.
Coordinating and following up with patients to confirm appointments/procedures, collect and post deposits, schedule anesthesia if required and schedule all necessary post operative or follow up appointments.
Room patients efficiently and accordingly.
Assist in consultations, procedures, postoperative appointments and all other patient care.
Obtain client medical and surgical history, medication information, vitals, symptoms, and allergies.
Explain pre/postoperative instructions and demonstrating the use of at-home medical supplies.
Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
Assist Surgeons with all surgeries while maintaining strict adherence to proper sterilization, including preparing the operating room, packing and sterilizing instruments.
OSHA Compliance Officer
Handle sensitive situations with empathy when dealing with distressed patients.
Build strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust with clinic care.
Promote a culture of teamwork among clinic staff by offering assistance whenever needed and fostering open communication channels.
Contribute to a positive atmosphere within the clinic by maintaining a professional demeanor and compassionate attitude towards all staff and patients.
Podiatry Assistant
Eastover Foot & Ankle
01.2001 - 10.2019
Greeted customers into podiatry practice and supplied instruction and direction on phone and in person.
Ensured accuracy in billing processes by collaborating with insurance providers and verifying patient information for smooth transactions.
Assisted with insurance forms, pre-authorizations and referrals to determine patient coverage eligibility for proposed treatment or service.
Scheduled and coordinated patient appointments to facilitate podiatry practice schedule and improve patient experience.
Obtained and charted patient information to facilitate treatment and record communication among patient and podiatrist.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, vitals, and prepared for physician examinations and treatment.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Set up sterile field for in office procedures, including sanitizing and sterilizing instruments.
Assisted Surgeons in OR.
Supported podiatrists during biomechanical assessments by gathering relevant data on gait analysis, joint alignment, muscle strength, range of motion, and flexibility.
Provided patients with customized stretching and strengthening exercises to alleviate foot pain and improve overall function.
Increased overall clinic efficiency by organizing supplies inventory, restocking as necessary, and monitoring equipment functionality.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC
No Degree - Nursing
CPCC
Charlotte, NC
Skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
High functioning
Relationship building
Timeline
Patient Coordinator
Dilworth Facial Plastic Surgery
06.2019 - Current
Podiatry Assistant
Eastover Foot & Ankle
01.2001 - 10.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
No Degree - Nursing
CPCC
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