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Myrna Galvez

San Fernando,CA

Summary

Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Office Receptionist

Dr. Robert O Flores
06.2022 - Current

Reduced wait times for callers, promptly answering phone lines and directing calls as needed.

  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
  • Ensured welcoming atmosphere for guests with efficient check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Maintained high level of professionalism while handling sensitive customer information, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, supporting colleagues during peak hours or absences.

Contributed to the company's positive image by consistently delivering exceptional service to clients and visitors.

  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Assisted management with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and report generation as required.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.

Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

Dr. Alberto X. Campain
01.2004 - 12.2012
  • Assisted office manager with tracking inventory and restocking examination rooms and stations.
  • Facilitated patient flow by notifying provider of patients' arrival, being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
  • Increased patient comfort levels with attentive listening skills while obtaining medical histories and addressing any questions or concerns they may have had.
  • Enhanced overall patient experience with friendly service at reception while managing phones lines promptly to answer inquiries or book appointments efficiently.
  • Ensured proper follow-up care for patients by diligently scheduling referrals or additional tests as needed.
  • Expedited insurance claim processing by accurately recording patient information and submitting necessary documentation in timely manner.
  • Promoted positive work atmosphere among colleagues through open communication channels, fostering teamwork within clinic setting.
  • Reduced wait times for patients through proficient handling of check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth appointment transitions.
  • Improved overall clinic efficiency by performing clinical duties such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and drawing blood samples.
  • Streamlined patient flow by efficiently managing front and back office tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining records.
  • Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by swiftly shifting between front and back office tasks as needed.
  • Verified patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit.
  • Supported effective billing practices by collecting copays, verifying insurance coverage, and resolving any discrepancies in professional manner.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines when handling medical records and documents.
  • Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
  • Ensured optimal clinic operations by coordinating staff schedules, handling supply orders, and monitoring inventory levels.
  • Cross-trained in front-office procedures to back up reception staff.
  • Optimized patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
  • Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment.
  • Registered new patients and updated existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information.
  • Transmitted paperwork between providers and insurance companies to facilitate billing.
  • Kept equipment operating by following operating instructions and troubleshooting any problems.
  • Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical centers and prepared charts and consent forms.
  • Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
  • Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.

Education

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assisting

United Education Institute
Van Nuys, CA
09.2002

High School Diploma -

San Fernando High School
San Fernando
06.2001

Skills

  • Telephone skills
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Listening Skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time Management
  • File Management
  • Document Control
  • Cash Handling
  • Organization skills
  • Clerical Support
  • Basic accounting
  • File Organization
  • Office Organization
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Mail distribution
  • Filing
  • Call Routing
  • Scheduling
  • Referrals
  • Prior Authorizations

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Front Office Receptionist

Dr. Robert O Flores
06.2022 - Current

Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

Dr. Alberto X. Campain
01.2004 - 12.2012

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assisting

United Education Institute

High School Diploma -

San Fernando High School
Myrna Galvez