Ambarliz Rodriguez
Haverstraw ,New York
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Lakhani, skilled in glaucoma screening and patient care. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and maintain HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate support. Adept at managing patient scheduling and ensuring accurate medical records, fostering effective communication across departments.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr.lakhani
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy while handling sensitive medical information daily.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized examination rooms, ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history.
- Performed ophthalmology tests such as eye pressure , conducting eye exams .
Medical Office Assistant
Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during check-in/check-out process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Optimized workflow processes through effective communication between departments regarding authorization needs and statuses.
- Supported clinical staff by providing timely updates on the status of prior authorizations for various services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for prior authorization requests.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations, safeguarding sensitive patient information during the authorization process.
- Scheduled medication for shipment to our medical facility.
Medical Assistant
Maximize Health
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure patient stability.
Education
Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NYGED -
Rockland Boces
Nyack, NY01.2021
Skills
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Glaucoma screening
- Surgical assisting
- Patient care
- Visual field testing
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- CPR
- Insurance verification
- Data entry proficiency
- Prior authorization processing
- Effective communication skills
Certification
CPR certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr.lakhani
Medical Office Assistant
Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic
Medical Assistant
Maximize Health
Nursing
Rockland Community College
GED -
Rockland Boces