Versatile clinical research coordinator, knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving and sales abilities. Gained a unique understanding of the practice through experience in billing and clinical research. Including the way New York Cancer & Blood Specialists bills, financially assists and clinically cares for the patients' journey through cancer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson Station, New York
04.2021 - Current
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
Discussed clinical trials with potential patients.
Enrolled first patient in United States to Lut-02-01 clinical trial.
Gained ability to work with patients face to face, ease concerns about trials to help ultimately enroll patients.
Served patients and followed outlined steps of service.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional care.
Currently Serving as 'Research Liaison', which requires working with physicians and addressing their concerns and needs regarding studies.
Pharmacy Financial Counselor
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson Station, New York
05.2019 - 04.2021
Contacted insurance providers to obtain key information regarding patient benefits and to submit documentation for accounts.
Identified healthcare resources and programs for patients unable to meet financial obligations.
Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
Managed Financial Assistance for patients with high copays practice wide, including New Jersey and New York City locations.
Obtained over $4,000,000 in secured grants to help assist copay cost.
Enrolled thousands of patients in free drug programs.
Production Associate
Ingenious Technology
Ronkonkoma, NY
03.2019 - 05.2019
Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Conducted Polymerase Chain Reaction tests on modified and wild type genomes.
Conducted Electrophoresis to ensure correct basepair size.
Conducted purification and analysis of Electrophoresis gel to ensure quality of Polymerase Chain Reactions.
Medical Billing Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson Station, NY
07.2017 - 03.2019
Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
Adhered to established standards to safeguard patients' health information.
Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
Liaised between patients, insurance companies and billing office.
Scheduled compassionate drug orders for patients enrolled in free drug programs practice wide.
Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University At Buffalo
Buffalo
05.2016
Skills
Excellent Communication
Medication dispensing
Study protocols
Informed consent
Sales
Good Clinical Practices
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Microsoft Office and Google Doc Software Proficiency
Accomplishments
Collaborated with Lutris Sponsor in the development of Lut-02-01 protocol modifications.
Enrolled first patient in the United States to Lut-02-01.
Enrolled thousands of patients in financial assistance programs for expensive chemotherapy treatments.