Julia Lamas

Experience

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  OrthoKinetix powered by OrthoXpress

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  Authorizations Representative

  - Demonstrated exceptional coordination skills by processing medical authorizations in collaboration with multiple private and government insurance agencies, such as Medical, Medicare, and Worker's Compensation, ensuring seamless access to healthcare services for patients.- Consistently exceeded the company's daily goal of 45 authorizations, showcasing efficiency and effectiveness in navigating insurance processes and achieving targets.- Assumed responsibility for enrolling new patients by accurately inputting data and confirming primary care physician details, ensuring smooth onboarding and establishing a strong foundation for patient care.- Exhibited a meticulous approach by conducting thorough research to rectify missing or inaccurate information, ensuring accurate insurance eligibility assessment and minimizing patient liabilities. Show less

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  Alcam Medical Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  Authorization coordinator
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  STAR Orthopaedics, Inc

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Surgical Coordinator

  - Utilized strong attention to detail and insurance knowledge to validate insurance policies from major providers, ensuring coverage and availability for patients.- Proactively managed financial aspects by securing and logging preliminary deposits prior to surgery scheduling, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments.- Leveraged proficiency in EPIC and other medical systems to acquire pre-operation testing results from various providers, streamlining the process and ensuring comprehensive patient care.- Acted as a liaison between patients and relevant care providers, coordinating necessary pre-operation and post-operation care, such as home health services and physical therapy, to facilitate a seamless recovery process. Show less

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  ALASKA UROLOGY, LLC

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Surgical Coordinator/Front Scheduler

  -Demonstrated expertise in verifying insurance policies from various providers, including all Blue Cross affiliates, Alaska Medicaid Travel, and Medicare.-Successfully managed financial responsibilities, including balancing daily expenses, collecting co-pays, processing surgical deposits, and overseeing petty cash.-Collaborated effectively with surgeons, executives, and other administrative professionals to ensure seamless coordination and efficient workflow management.-Maintained strict confidentiality regarding patient information, adhering to privacy regulations and upholding professional standards.-Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and deliver accurate and timely results in fast-paced healthcare environments. Show less

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  Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

  May 2018 - May 2024

  Surgical Coordinator

  -Expertly maintained complex Outlook calendars, OR and case placement schedules for the Chief of Otolaryngology division and 8 different Pediatric surgeons.-Managed planning, scheduling, and coordination for both inpatient and outpatient procedures involving multiple services and facilities.-Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.-Collaborated daily with surgeons and other executive assistants to ensure synchronization ofacademic and surgical calendars, as well as travel itineraries.-Played an active role in the constructive process of the surgical case workflow forcoordinators and physicians. Show less

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  Morongo Band of Mission Indians

  Aug 2023 - now

  Executive Assistant

  Coordinated domestic and international business trips by booking flights, hotels and arranging car service pick ups & drop offs. Processed stipends, credit card reconciliations and travel itineraries for the Vice Chairman and 5 other Councilmembers. Managed the Tribal Council main calendar, along with 6 other individual council member calendars including scheduling multiple daily meetings, political and non - political events, speaking engagements and upcoming travel.Sat in on multiple meetings, business events and also traveled with council when needed. Show less