Valeria Canosa
@valeriacanosa
Experienced medical scheduler with a focus on patient care and efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with over 19 years of experience in data entry and scheduling within the healthcare sector. My extensive background has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of medical office practices, patient care, and insurance verification. I pride myself on my ability to manage physician calendars effectively, ensuring that appointments are scheduled and confirmed promptly, which ultimately contributes to the success of the healthcare facility.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including OR Scheduler and Physician Coordinator, where I was responsible for coordinating schedules across multiple facilities. My hands-on experience includes managing patient appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and training new staff members. I am adept at handling technical issues and maintaining accurate patient records, which has been crucial in providing high-quality patient care.
As a bilingual professional fluent in both English and Spanish, I excel in communicating with diverse patient populations. I am now seeking a Medical Scheduling position where I can leverage my skills and experience to enhance patient care and streamline scheduling processes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
OR Scheduler / Physician Coordinator / Supervisor of OR Booking
Excel Surgery Center / Star Solution Services / Hudson Regio
Jul 2012 - May 2024 (11 years 10 months)
Coordinated and confirmed physician schedules across multiple facilities, managing patient appointments and transportation logistics. Resolved technical issues, completed census and doctor statistics, and fulfilled administrative requests efficiently.
Director of O.R Booking/ Registration
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center
Dec 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Directed OR booking and patient registration, overseeing appointment scheduling, transportation, and patient demographic/insurance verification. Managed pre-certifications for surgeries, resolved front-end technical errors, and completed essential statistical reporting. Additionally, conducted staff interviews, training, and performance evaluations.
Patient Care Representative
Bergen Ambulatory Surgery Center
Aug 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 4 months)
Scheduled and managed patient appointments, handling incoming calls and directing them to appropriate staff. Verified and updated patient demographics and insurance information, ensuring accurate provider program and availability. Maintained patient privacy and communicated effectively across all departments.
Office Manager
Trans-Ed, Inc.
Dec 2000 - Jul 2006 (5 years 7 months)
Managed office operations, including scheduling bus routes for the Board of Education and assigning routes/field trips to drivers. Handled payroll, organized employee meetings, and managed billing, collections, and workers' compensation claims. Additionally, recruited and conducted background checks for drivers and aids.
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