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Jennifer Lares

Phoenix

Summary

Detail-oriented medical administrative professional with experience in patient coordination, scheduling, front desk operations, and insurance verification. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring high-quality service in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Patient Coordinator

Phoenician Medical Center & Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
01.2024 - Current
  • Schedule new patient appointments and verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations
  • Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with PCP offices for referrals
  • Train new staff and oversee office workflow
  • Manages a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining accuracy in appointment scheduling and patient record updates.
  • Increase office efficiency by creating clear communication channels between staff, patients, and healthcare providers.
  • Supervised coworkers work


Scheduler & Pain Injections Coordinator

Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
05.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled Pain Injections & Surgery Cases
  • Managed cancellations and ensured high patient attendance
  • Cataract procedures, YAG laser capsulotomy and follow-ups
  • Verified insurance, handled prior authorizations, and informed patients of costs


Medical Front Desk Associate

Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed check-ins/check-outs, copay collection, and scheduling
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance and assisted with medical records
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in, check-out, and general inquiries.
  • Patient Chart Prep
  • Scan Id's, insurance cards and Power of Attorney Documents


Concierge

Shadow Mountain Memory Care
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Monitors security cameras and assisted residents and visitors
  • Greets visitors, facilitates communication with caregivers, and handles phone inquiries.

Bilingual Customer Service Rep

Maximus Federal
11.2022 - 08.2023

• Provided customer support in both English and Spanish regarding insurance policies and applications.

• Assisted callers with online healthcare applications and escalated complex issues to supervisors.

Onboarding Specialist

Solutions Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2023

• Registered new applicants, conducted background checks, and verified employment eligibility.

• Processed payroll details and assisted with employee inquiries.

• Scheduled interviews and maintained accurate staffing records.

Amazon Fulfillment Associate

Amazon PHX7
07.2015 - 08.2021

• Packed, picked, and shipped customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Processed customer returns and resolved inventory discrepancies.

Education

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate -

Carrington College
11-2021

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School
05-2015

Skills

  • Medical Administration
  • Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Healthcare Coordination
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Referrals
  • EMR Systems
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Creative problem solving
  • Appointment setting
  • Customer service
  • Patient care

Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR)

First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)


Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

New Patient Coordinator

Phoenician Medical Center & Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Concierge

Shadow Mountain Memory Care
01.2024 - 03.2025

Scheduler & Pain Injections Coordinator

Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Medical Front Desk Associate

Laser Surgery Holding Company Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Bilingual Customer Service Rep

Maximus Federal
11.2022 - 08.2023

Onboarding Specialist

Solutions Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2023

Amazon Fulfillment Associate

Amazon PHX7
07.2015 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate -

Carrington College
Jennifer Lares