Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Tanerra Butler

Church Point

Summary

To leverage my experience in healthcare and patient support, seeking to contribute to a surgical team through excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety while fostering professional growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Lafayette
12.2017 - Current

Advanced through multiple roles within the organization, including Clinical Services Representative I & II, Patient Scheduler, Clinical Service Representative, and Nursing Assistant (present)

Scheduler/Precertification Specialist

Southern Surgical Specialist of Lafayette
Lafayette
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Scheduling of existing and new patient appointments and referrals.
  • Precertification of all inpatient, outpatient surgeries, and diagnostic imaging.
  • Collected copayments, co-insurance, and deductibles.

Billing Specialist I

Acadian Total Security (Acadian Ambulance)
Lafayette
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Handled special billing accounts
  • Handled all AMS and AOC collection accounts
  • Managed all fulfillment accounts
  • Ran weekly aging reports for AMS and AOC personal emergency response systems

Secretary/Scheduling Coordinator

Cardiovascular Clinic
Lafayette
02.2007 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated all surgeries, procedures, and testing with local hospitals and facilities
  • Provided patients with pre-operative information prior to surgery as well as time of admission
  • Managed physicians daily call schedule including but not limited to; meetings, inpatient and outpatient consultations, and hospital patient log

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Fortis College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2026

Associate of Applied Technology - Office Systems Technology

Louisiana Technical College
Lafayette, LA
08-2005

Skills

  • Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and dedicated healthcare professional
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology
  • Patient care and clinical support experience
  • Appointment scheduling and care coordination
  • Office administration and clinical workflow support
  • Accurate health documentation and record management
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile technique principles

Certification

Basic Life Support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - Current

Scheduler/Precertification Specialist

Southern Surgical Specialist of Lafayette
01.2016 - 05.2017

Billing Specialist I

Acadian Total Security (Acadian Ambulance)
01.2013 - 01.2016

Secretary/Scheduling Coordinator

Cardiovascular Clinic
02.2007 - 01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Fortis College

Associate of Applied Technology - Office Systems Technology

Louisiana Technical College
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