Extensive experience in medical support and patient registration. Experienced at training staff, managing patient/client requests, and providing hospital concierge services. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2023 - Current
Performing a full range of duties related to the delivery of healthcare services in an inpatient or outpatient setting; answering phones; greeting patients; relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit; scheduling appointments; including interpreting and verifying provider orders to schedule within scheduling guidelines.
Tracking, reviewing, and responding to electronic orders, consults, and other elements in the electronic medical record and medical systems to support Veterans' care.
Patient Interviewer
Temple Health
PA
10.2021 - 12.2022
Ensures that all patients are correctly and efficiently registered for hospital services.
Gathers and processes all registration, billing and related information from patients in the Admissions, Outpatient, Radiology areas and/or Emergency Department.
Verifies patient insurance coverage and benefits.
Reviews registration process and flow with patients and families.
Outpatient Coordinator
Children Hospital of Philadelphia
PA
04.2021 - 10.2021
Appropriately schedules outpatient appointments - ensuring correct provider, location and visit type are selected.
Creates referral shells and attaches coverages to the appointments.
Assist with patient flow and address clinic delays, inform families of delays.
Completes accurate registration, verifying current insurance information, correcting discrepancies, discussing any financial obligations a patient may be responsible for (i.e. co-pay, co-insurance, etc.).
Collaborate with divisions/clinics to prepare patients for their visit.
Checks out patients at the end of their visit - schedules follow up appointments, collects co-pays (if required) and assists families with appointments for follow up tests if required.
Answers phones and accurately enters phone messages into EPIC when appropriate.
Patient Registrar IV
Jefferson Health Seamless Access
NJ
04.2020 - 01.2021
Schedule patient appointments and register patients across the Jefferson Health System for primary and specialty care visits.
Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to complete scheduling and registration, confirm appointments, verify demographic information, run medical necessity.
Scheduler/Patient Registrar II
Jefferson Rehabilitation Medicine
PA
01.2018 - 04.2020
Scheduled patient's appointments and cancellations.
Confirmation of referrals and linking to appointments.
Verified patient insurance, ensured complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance details.
Assist with assigned MRI prior authorization work queues.
Managed electronic health record systems to ensure accurate patient information and appointment tracking.
Patient Access Registrar
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
Interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics.
Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas.
Patient Registrar
Jeff Temps
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 01.2018
Coordinated appointment scheduling, improving patient access to healthcare services.
Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisted in improving departmental workflows with timely completion of daily tasks such as updating patient records and scheduling appointments.
Scheduler
St. Christopher Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2014 - 06.2016
Scheduled patient appointments and cancellations.
Verified patient insurance, while transferring calls and emails between department managers.
Developed partnerships between medical teams and patients to improve care efficiency.
Ensured complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance details.
Increased hospital efficiency by 40% with general office support and quick completion of tasks and assignments.
Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals to promote team awareness and ensure patient safety. This tracking may use an IT database.
Education
Certification Of Completion - Virtual Aspiring Supervisors Program
Human Capitol Services Center
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2025 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Peirce College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2025
Certification - Medical Administration
Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11.2011
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Data Entry
Microsoft Office Suite
CPR and First Aid Certified
Conflict Resolution
Team Leadership
Timeline
Certification Of Completion - Virtual Aspiring Supervisors Program
Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationAdvanced Medical Support Assistant at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration