Erika Cardenas
Bakersfield
Summary
Detail-oriented medical billing specialist with expertise in healthcare regulations and revenue cycle management. Strong leadership skills optimize team performance and workflow processes. Advanced problem-solving abilities enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organizational success in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Lab Stock Clerk
Costco Optical Lab
National City
01.2025 - Current
- Sorted and organized hundreds of products daily for efficient scanning and shipping
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
- Operated machinery to assist in the assembly of optical products.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accurate stock counts and item conditions.
Ophthalmic Technician
La Jolla Ophthalmology
La Jolla
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated contact lens fittings, providing personalized care and guidance to patients in clinical setting
- Scheduled appointments, roomed patients, conducted pretesting and intake, checked out patients, ensured smooth daily patient flow
- Built rapport with patients, maintained accurate medical records, processed medical record requests, ensured HIPAA compliance
- Claim entries and payment posting using ICD 10 Billing System, insurance and patient account aging
Ophthalmic Technician and Receptionist
Vision Care and Corrections
San Diego
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Scheduled surgeries, prepared for in-house surgeries, MRI orders, prescription verifications and refills, visual acuity, visual field testing, maintained patient relationships
- Performed data entry for over 150 patients weekly and coordinated services with hospital, vendors, and sales representatives
- Facilitated bill payments, organized and prepared records, and supported various office duties
Education
High School Graduate -
Centennial High School
06-2000
College experience - Spanish, Human Health
Bakersfield College
Skills
- Inventory management
- Job efficiency solutions
- Customer communication
- insurance verification
- Claims administration
- Customer communication
- Multitasking and time management
- Detail oriented
- attention to detail
- Patient care
- insurance verification
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Fluent in reading and writing
- Spanish, Fluent in reading and writing
Timeline
Optical Lab Stock Clerk
Costco Optical Lab
01.2025 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
La Jolla Ophthalmology
08.2023 - 12.2023
Ophthalmic Technician and Receptionist
Vision Care and Corrections
10.2015 - 08.2023
High School Graduate -
Centennial High School
College experience - Spanish, Human Health
Bakersfield College