Yamilett Hernandez
Perioperative Assistant
Talent
Fort Myers, FLMember since May 26, 2026
Patient transport and post-operative care assistanceOperating room turnover: cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing rooms between casSpecimen handling and delivery to pathology labScheduling and coordinating medical appointmentsInsurance verification and pre-authorization processesKnowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA complianceStrong teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teamsEffective communication and patient service skills
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Patient transport and post-operative care assistanceOperating room turnover: cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing rooms between casSpecimen handling and delivery to pathology labScheduling and coordinating medical appointmentsInsurance verification and pre-authorization processes
About
Safely assisted in transferring post-surgical patients onto stretchers and beds, ensuring comfort and adherence to hospital safety protocols. Cleaned, disinfected, and prepared operating rooms between cases to maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment. Delivered specimens promptly to the pathology lab for testing, supporting accurate and timely patient care.
Experience
Perioperative Assistant - Lee Health
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
- Safely assisted in transferring post-surgical patients onto stretchers and beds, ensuring comfort and adherence to hospital safety protocols.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and prepared operating rooms between cases to maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment.
- Delivered specimens promptly to the pathology lab for testing, supporting accurate and timely patient care.
- Transported and set up fresh stretchers/beds for upcoming surgical cases to ensure room readiness.
- Assisted nursing staff and the surgical department with various tasks to support workflow efficiency and patient care needs.
- Provided flexible support across the perioperative team, responding quickly to requests in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Recognized by nursing staff for reliability and teamwork in maintaining OR readiness.
- Assisted in smooth transitions between cases, contributing to reduced turnover times.
Medical Scheduler - Radiology Regional
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Scheduled and coordinated an average of 40-50 daily diagnostic imaging appointments (CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound) across multiple providers and locations.
- Verified patient demographics, insurance eligibility, referrals, and prior authorizations preventing delays and reducing billing errors.
- Delivered excellent patient service by answering inquiries, explaining procedures, and resolving scheduling concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Entered and maintained accurate patient information in electronic health record and scheduling systems while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborated with radiologists, technologists, and referring physicians to prioritize urgent cases and optimize scheduling efficiency.
- Processed cancellations, reschedules, and add-on appointments, minimizing downtime and maximizing departmental productivity.
- Assisted with insurance verification and pre-certification, helping patients avoid unexpected coverage issues.
- Supported new team members by training on scheduling protocols and software systems, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Maintained a scheduling accuracy rate of 98%, reducing appointment errors and delays.
- Successfully scheduled an average of 1,000+ patient appointments per month.
- Recognized by management for delivering outstanding patient service and teamwork.
- Was promoted to scheduling trainer for new hires.
Education
High School Diploma - Riverdale High School (2014-08 - 2018-05)
Skills
Perioperative Assistant
