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Peggy Hicks

Advent Health Haines City
Haines City
12
years of professional experience

Experienced admitting clerk with a strong background in patient registration, insurance verification, and HIPAA-compliant intake. Known for accurate documentation, calm front-desk support, and resolving registration discrepancies to reduce delays.

Work History

Admitting Clerk/Outpatient Registration

7 Years 6 Months
Advent Health Haines City | 04.2012 - 10.2019
  • Registered patients accurately, verifying demographics, insurance, and coverage details for timely admissions.
  • Coordinated bedside and emergency admissions, maintaining calm, efficient patient intake workflows.
  • Collected required signatures, consents, and documentation in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Resolved registration discrepancies, correcting records and reducing delays in patient processing.
  • Verified eligibility and preauthorization details, supported accurate billing and reduced claim issues.
  • Trained new admitting staff on registration systems, documentation standards, and patient service procedures.
  • Monitored admission queues, prioritizing urgent cases and maintaining smooth front-desk operations.
  • Communicated with clinical and revenue cycle teams to ensure complete, accurate patient information.
  • Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and family members, ensuring a compassionate and professional atmosphere during the admissions process.

Adminstrative Assistant

4 Years 8 Months
Peace River Northport Health Park | 07.2007 - 03.2012

Provide administrative support to department director and technical staff in the Radiology Department to achieve department goals

  • Supported leadership with follow-up tasks, correspondence, and routine coordination for smooth operations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.

Education

High School Diploma

Haines City Sr. High School | Haines City, Florida

Skills

HIPAA compliance
Patient confidentiality
Patient registration
Insurance verification

Timeline

Admitting Clerk/Outpatient Registration

Advent Health Haines City
04.2012 - 10.2019Read More

Adminstrative Assistant

Peace River Northport Health Park
07.2007 - 03.2012Read More

Haines City Sr. High School

High School Diploma
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Peggy Hicks