Surgery Coordinator for Bariatric and General Surgery Practice - Abrazo Medical Group - Phoenix, AZ
(2025-08)
- Accurately updated patient information in the practice management system and Athena EMR.
- Schedule patients for surgery and all pre-op and post-op appointments for the patient.
- Track and obtain medical clearances for scheduled surgeries and submit referrals to outside providers. Order labs and imaging if required.
- Provide ongoing communication with patients regarding pre-certification, authorization and scheduling process.
- Communicate clinical instructions needed for appointments/procedures.
- Request Prior Authorization by fax or insurance portals.
- Submit all necessary patient information to the hospital.
- Manage Physician Block time
Owner/Aesthetician - Celebrity Lashes and Brow Design - Glendale, AZ
(2025-09)
- Established and managed a successful lash and esthetics business, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Expert in various advanced skin care treatments, including superficial and medium-depth peels and microdermabrasion.
- Skilled in a variety of eyelash extension application techniques, serving both as a lash technician and a trainer.
- Specialized in permanent makeup with a focus on eyebrows, eyeliner, and removal.
Surgery Coordinator Orthopedic and Spine Practice - The CORE Institute - Phoenix, AZ
(2009-09 - 2013-11)
- Called patients to schedule surgery and pre-op and post-op appointments for the patient. Tracked and obtained medical clearances for scheduled surgeries.
- Tracked and obtained medical clearances for scheduled surgeries.
- Provided ongoing communication with patients regarding pre-certification, authorization, financial counseling, and scheduling process.
- During the financial counseling session, collected patients' responsibility
- Communicated clinical instructions needed for appointments/procedures.
- Updated the system for any changes or additions to the schedule.
- Accurately updated patient information in the practice management system and NexGen EMR.
- Verified benefits, requested prior authorization with patient's insurance.
- Submitted all necessary paperwork to the hospital.
- Managed Multiple Physician's Block time
ASC Scheduling Coordinator - North Mountain Surgery Center - Phoenix, AZ
(2008-12 - 2009-09)
- Managed efficient scheduling of surgeries in a busy ambulatory center.
- Worked closely with multiple physician practices and their team members to effectively schedule patients surgeries ensuring all information was sent from the physician's office to distribute to various departments within the facility.
Surgical Coordinator for Lasik Practice, Aesthetician - David Whiting, M.D. - Minneapolis, MN
(2005-06 - 2007-05)
- Coordinated in office procedure for patients.
- Performed diagnostic eye exam for patients.
- Communicated clinical instructions needed to the patient.
- Financial counseling and collected patient responsibility.
- Performed various Skin and Body treatments.
Surgery Coordinator for Plastic & Reconstructive, Aesthetician - Paul Angelchik, M.D - Glendale, AZ
(2001-04 - 2003-06)
- Coordinated surgeries for patient's
- Financial counseling and collected patient responsibility.
- Submitted all necessary paperwork to the hospital.
- Managed physician block time.
- Performed various Skin and Body treatments.
Surgery Coordinator, Aesthetician - Nicholas Soldo, M.D. - Phoenix, AZ
(1999-08 - 2001-04)
- Coordinated in office procedures for patients.
- Financial counseling and collected patient responsibility.
- Performed various Skin and Body Treatments.
