Maria Fernandez

Administrative Billing and Accounts Representative @HCA Healthcare

Miami, FL, US

Administrative Assistant to the Medical Director, Department Director and DepartmentManager; also providing ad hoc assistance to other staff as required. Managed needs and requirements of medical staff, clinical and support staff, insurance companies, patients and family members.Welcome and assist arriving patients with their check-in, registration for Radiation Oncology Department and PET scan visits - via the Meditech and Aria Systems.Create and update appointments for patients (internal or external,) verify patient insurance coverage and obtain authorizations and prior patient records; follow up after treatment with patient scheduling and insurance companies, transportation and other needs.Report and follow up with Facilities & Environmental departments all routine and special maintenance and repairs needed for the department (regarding building and equipment as well as necessary supply replenishment.)Bi-weekly mail distribution for all hospital departments.Advise patients of insurance authorizations / approvals for radiation services based on their medical plan coverage.Route all incoming non-patient calls as appropriate; route patient messages toappropriate staff for appointment scheduling, front-end customer service and patientregistration in Meditech and Radiation Oncology ARIA Computer systems.Contact patients and cross-check demographic information with Meditech or AriaSystems.Manage patient visit documentation and follow-up correspondence (e.g. visit verificationfor their workplace, follow up documentation for insurance or disability claims.)

University of Miami

Parallegal, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies