Tammie Boozer
Bedford
Summary
Results-driven Lead Surgery Scheduler with a focus on optimizing scheduling efficiency, team collaboration, and patient education. Expertise in insurance authorizations and proactive conflict resolution contributes to streamlined operations and enhanced patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Surgery Scheduler
Magee Womens Bedford
Bedford, PA
02.2014 - Current
- Scheduled surgical procedures, ensuring alignment with physician availability and patient needs.
- Coordinated pre-operative assessments, facilitating timely communication between patients and clinical staff.
- Verified insurance information, ensuring compliance with health care regulations and minimizing patient financial barriers.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts proactively, optimizing resource allocation and patient satisfaction levels.
- Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Medical Assistant
Blair Medical Associates
Altoona, PA
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Administered medications and injections as directed by physicians to ensure patient care.
- Assisted in patient examinations, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing appointment wait times.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication adherence, enhancing overall health literacy.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical
Mount Alloysius
Cressona, PA05-1997
Skills
- Schedule coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Obtaining authorizations
- Teamwork orientation
- Educating patients
- Insurance verification
- EMR updating
- Insurance pre-certifications
- Pre-operative review
- Scheduling tests and procedures
- Insurance authorizations
- Medical coding
Timeline
Lead Surgery Scheduler
Magee Womens Bedford
02.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
Blair Medical Associates
01.1998 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Medical
Mount Alloysius