Sandi Fernandez

Sandi Fernandez

$8/hr
Virtual Assistant | Ecommerce, Medical & Operations Support
Reply rate:
26.67%
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines
Experience:
12 years
Sandi Fernandez SUMMARY Dynamic Medical Virtual Assistant with over 8 years of experience in healthcare support and administrative roles. Demonstrated proficiency in managing high volumes of patient communications, executing comprehensive insurance verifications, and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully coordinated new patient onboarding, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores. Leveraging a strong communication and organizational skill set, ready to contribute to a forwardthinking healthcare organization. WORK EXPERIENCE Medical Virtual Assistant ORANGE COAST PSYCHIATRY 07/2024 – 10/2025, Cebu City • • • • • Provided exceptional administrative support to patients, providers, and both internal and external stakeholders. Efficiently managed a high volume of emails and inbound/outbound calls, addressing patient inquiries, scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, medication, and billing issues. Solely coordinated and scheduled new patient appointments, offering guidance on intake forms and ensuring their completion. Conducted thorough chart reviews and performed accurate insurance verifications to facilitate seamless patient service delivery, resulting in timely submissions of insurance claims. Handled insurance verifications and prior authorizations to ensure smooth facilitation of patient care. Recruitment Specialist TALENT HERO LLC 03/2024 – 11/2024, Remote • Sourced remarkable candidates to fulfill various IT roles, proactively identifying solutions to enhance the recruitment process. • • • • • Strategically identified and recruited qualified candidates across platforms such as LinkedIn, JobStreet, and online job boards, addressing the dynamic hiring needs of diverse client accounts. Administered structured initial interviews to evaluate candidates’ communication skills, experience, and suitability for outsourced roles, ensuring alignment with both client expectations and job requirements. Facilitated client-specific skills assessments (both technical and nontechnical) to effectively screen candidates for job readiness and role compatibility. Collaborated closely with operations and account managers to ensure successful placements, enhancing client satisfaction with recruitment outcomes. Established and nurtured a strong talent pipeline, enabling expedited responses to urgent staffing requests. Operations Manager for Sales NEXT LEVEL AGENCY 11/2023 – 04/2025, Remote • • • • • • Oversaw the daily operations of the sales team, including workforce planning, staff scheduling, and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent achievement of sales targets. Implemented sales policies and standard operating procedures, maintaining high service quality while streamlining operations to support compliance with company standards. Monitored sales performance metrics, identified areas for improvement, and collaborated with team leads to develop actionable strategies that enhanced productivity and revenue generation. Acted as the central communication point between internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring timely resolutions of operational concerns and maintaining robust cross-functional collaboration. Mentored and trained sales staff, fostering improved team efficiency, morale, and customer engagement quality. Conducted regular operations and performance reviews to align sales strategies with broader business objectives. Virtual Assistant TRONICS COMMUNICATION 01/2019 – 08/2023, Remote • • • • • Managed client support, internal coordination, and monthly bank reconciliations, contributing to improved operational efficiency and satisfaction. Served as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, efficiently resolving billing, system, and technical concerns. Streamlined communication channels with stakeholders across departments to facilitate smoother coordination of administrative processes and enhance internal workflow efficiency. Executed accurate monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining 100% compliance with accounting standards. Proactively identified and resolved recurring client issues. Medical Virtual Assistant RENEWED MENTAL HEALTH GROUP 04/2016 – 03/2019, Remote • • • • • • Streamlined patient support operations by managing high-volume communications, coordinating new patient onboarding, and ensuring accurate insurance verification and claims processing, resulting in improved care delivery and administrative efficiency. Handled high-volume patient communications (emails and calls), efficiently addressing inquiries related to scheduling, billing, medications, and care coordination, thereby improving response times and patient satisfaction. Independently managed the intake and onboarding of new patients, guiding them through form completion and ensuring all documentation was accurately submitted before appointments. Conducted comprehensive chart reviews and insurance verifications, helping reduce billing errors and ensuring eligibility prior to services, which enhanced patient experience and minimized claim rejections. Facilitated accurate and timely submission of insurance claims, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and accelerating reimbursement timelines. Managed prior authorization processes with precision, reducing delays in patient treatment and contributing to smoother care delivery. • Enhanced overall administrative efficiency by proactively identifying process gaps in patient intake and communication workflows and implementing solutions to streamline operations. Amazon/Shopify Virtual Assistant BEST BEARD STUFF 01/2016 – 04/2020, Remote • • • • • Oversaw buyer communications, listing creation, and compliance tasks, collaborating with operational teams to ensure seamless e-commerce workflows and address customer concerns across multiple channels. Managed buyer messaging, promptly responding to reviews/feedback and troubleshooting listing issues in accordance with Amazon's policies. Executed listing creation through both individual and bulk uploads using flat files, managing tasks such as category correction, ungating, and compliance documentation. Collaborated with operational teams including supply chain and fulfillment to support seamless e-commerce workflows. Addressed buyer and customer concerns via email, chat, and phone regarding service recovery, returns, refunds, and other issues. Program Supervisor FOCUSINC INCORPORATED 11/2013 – 08/2016, Davao City, Philippines • • • • • • • Led and coached a high-performing team to exceed KPIs, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency while reducing attrition, managing escalations, and driving process improvements. Directed a team of 25 virtual assistants, consistently meeting or surpassing KPIs. Implemented performance coaching and client feedback strategies, resulting in a 100% improvement in client satisfaction scores. Managed escalations and client communications, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and effective issue resolution. Conducted regular performance reviews and root cause analyses to identify trends and develop targeted action plans. Collaborated with workforce management and quality teams to align schedules, monitor productivity, and uphold service levels. Monitored real-time service metrics and implemented corrective actions as necessary. • Successfully launched new campaigns or service lines, ensuring smooth transitions and full compliance with client requirements. Product Ready Trainer CONVERGYS PHILIPPINES 04/2012 – 04/2013, Davao City, Philippines • • • • • • • Delivered comprehensive training programs that ensured agent product readiness, enhanced performance, and supported successful account launches through tailored, compliance-aligned initiatives. Facilitated new hire and upskill training programs, ensuring agents were fully prepared and met certification benchmarks. Updated training materials, aligning content with client requirements, product updates, and quality standards. Collaborated with operations and QA teams to identify skill gaps and develop targeted refresher courses. Monitored trainee performance and provided coaching, leading to expedited ramp-up times and reduced attrition rates. Supported successful account launches and product rollouts by delivering timely tailored training to meet go-live deadlines. Maintained training compliance and documentation standards, ensuring audit readiness and knowledge traceability. Customer Service Representative CONVERGYS PHILIPPINES 09/2009 – 11/2013, Davao City, Philippines • • • • Delivered exceptional customer support for Macys.com by handling highvolume inquiries across various channels, consistently exceeding KPIs and GSAT targets, while contributing to process improvements and overall customer satisfaction. Managed significant inbound and outbound customer interactions via phone, email, and chat, providing timely and accurate support for orders, returns, billing, and product inquiries. Resolved customer concerns efficiently, including order tracking, refunds, exchanges, and loyalty program issues, while maintaining a professional and empathetic demeanor. Collaborated with support teams and supervisors to escalate and resolve complex customer concerns promptly, ensuring satisfaction and quick turnaround times. • • Maintained data privacy, adhering to company policies and ensuring compliance with Macy's standards and customer trust. Contributed to knowledge base updates by providing feedback on recurring customer issues and recommending process improvements. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Psychology Southwestern University - PHINMA
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