Experienced liaison with a proven track record of coordinating across organizational sectors to meet shared goals. Expertise in clear communication, problem-solving, and relationship building. Successfully fostered collaboration and maintained productive relationships, ensuring efficient operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Relations Liaison
Optum
988 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
01.2022 - Current
Responsible for the growth and retention of site-level membership.
Outreached and tracked outcomes related to AEP/OEP/SEP, age-ins, FFS conversion to managed care plans, and working beneficiaries.
Responsible for conducting new patient orientations, Medicare surveys, and awareness of services.
Deliver new patient onboarding, give new patients facility tours, and explain benefits, forms, and guidelines.
Coordinated service recovery activities on and off-site.
Leveraged data analytics and available reporting to track progress against pre-defined growth and retention KPIs.
Supported new provider onboarding, transition action plans, and membership retention efforts from a marketing and membership growth perspective.
Documented outcomes of patient outreach, growth, and retention events in Sales Force.
Ophthalmic Technician
Optum
420 W. Rowland St., Covina 91723
06.2002 - 12.2021
Prepared patients for eye examinations and assisted with diagnostic procedures.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment for accurate test results.
Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records efficiently.
Assisted ophthalmologists during clinical procedures and examinations as needed.
Educated patients on post-operative care and proper contact lens usage.
Managed inventory of ophthalmic supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and schedule appointments.
Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.
Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
Educated patients about eye care needs and safety practices related to vision health issues.
Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
Ophthalmic Technician
Plaza Eye & Surgery Center
1414 Grand Ave. Los Angeles, 90015
10.2001 - 06.2002
Prepared patients for eye examinations and assisted with diagnostic procedures.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment for accurate test results.
Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Ordered supplies needed for exams and treatments as requested by physicians.
Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations and surgeries.
Verified insurance coverage for services provided at the practice.
Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.