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DESIREE VELASCO

Pittsburg

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience in patient access, medical office operations, and emergency department registration within high-volume clinical settings. Proven ability to efficiently manage patient intake, insurance verification, and accurate documentation while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Recognized for delivering compassionate patient service, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring smooth patient flow in fast-paced hospital environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to patient care, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Accomplished professional offering great communication and customer service skills. Reliable and dedicated when working alone or as part of team.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Registration Clerk (Per Diem)

John Muir Health
Concord
01.2026 - Current
  • Register patients in a high-volume Emergency Department with speed and accuracy
  • Verify insurance, secure authorizations, and collect co-pays per policy
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance while handling sensitive patient data
  • Coordinate with clinical teams to support efficient patient flow
  • Provide calm, compassionate support to patients and families in urgent situations
  • Document all patient information in EHR systems

Billing & Office Manager

Sky Dental, Inc.
Pittsburg
01.2005 - Current
  • Oversee billing operations, claims processing, and A/R follow-up
  • Manage front office workflow, scheduling, and patient intake
  • Train and supervise administrative staff
  • Handle credentialing and insurance relations
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards
  • Support financial operations and reporting

Dental Biller & Administrative Support

Contra Costa Dental
San Francisco
01.1996 - 01.2005
  • Processed claims, payments, and denial management
  • Assisted patients with treatment plans and financial arrangements
  • Supported front desk operations and patient coordination
  • Reduced A/R aging through consistent follow-up

Education

General Education -

City College of San Francisco

Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School

Skills

  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • EHR Systems
  • Eaglesoft
  • Dolphin
  • DataCon
  • Insurance Portals
  • EPIC
  • 10-Key

Timeline

Emergency Department Registration Clerk (Per Diem)

John Muir Health
01.2026 - Current

Billing & Office Manager

Sky Dental, Inc.
01.2005 - Current

Dental Biller & Administrative Support

Contra Costa Dental
01.1996 - 01.2005

General Education -

City College of San Francisco

Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
DESIREE VELASCO