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Jennifer Lares

Phoenix,AZ

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 Pain Management
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.

Concierge

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

Scheduler & Pain Injections Coordinator

Laser Surgery Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Scheduled pain injections, cataract procedures, and follow-ups
  • Verified insurance, handled prior authorizations, and informed patients of costs
  • Managed cancellations and ensured high patient attendance

Medical Front Desk Associate

Laser Surgery Center
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • 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.

Bilingual Customer Service Rep

Maximus Federal
01.2022 - 12.2023

• 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
01.2021 - 12.2023

• 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
01.2015 - 12.2021

• 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
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School
Douglas, AZ
01.2015

Skills

  • Medical Administration
  • Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Healthcare Coordination
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Referrals
  • EMR Systems
  • Customer Service
  • Bilingual
  • Patient Communication

Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

New Patient Coordinator

Phoenician Pain Management
01.2024 - Current

Concierge

Shadow Mountain Memory Care
01.2024 - Current

Scheduler & Pain Injections Coordinator

Laser Surgery Center
03.2023 - 08.2024

Medical Front Desk Associate

Laser Surgery Center
03.2023 - 07.2024

Bilingual Customer Service Rep

Maximus Federal
01.2022 - 12.2023

Onboarding Specialist

Solutions Staffing
01.2021 - 12.2023

Amazon Fulfillment Associate

Amazon PHX7
01.2015 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate -

Carrington College
Jennifer Lares