lucas montecel

* ∙ Preparation of the surgical suite for surgery * ∙ Maintaining a sterile field before, during and after a case * ∙ Ensured all supplies and instruments are readily available in the surgical suite * ∙ Keeping an account of all supplies, sharps and medications used during an operation * ∙ Gathering surgical instruments before the end of a case to ensure nothing was left in the patient * ∙ The handling, labeling and identification of all specimens extracted from a patient * ∙ Also transporting all contaminated surgical equipment to decontamination * Experienced in: General Surgery, Dental, Gynecology, GI, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck, Vascular, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Neurosurgery, Transplant, Laparoscopic surgery, Pediatrics

* ∙ Greeting patients and family members in a friendly and helpful manner * ∙ Registered patients; obtains accurate new patient demographics * ∙ Prepares patient referrals and pre-certifications for procedures and deliveries, as required * ∙ Communicated relevant insurance information and requirements to patient * ∙ Scheduled patient appointments, with consideration for availability of exam rooms * ∙ Schedules tests and / or treatments with outside facilities and / or providers, as necessary * ∙ Confirmed next-day appointments and prepares reports as required * ∙ Ensured all required HIPAA laws were followed * ∙ Assisted Managers with the training of new hires * ∙ Provided support with the setting up of newly acquired practices