ARSEMA BEREKETAB
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Clinical operations professional coordinating surgeon calendars, patient preparation, and pre-operative testing across multiple providers. Builds on surgical scheduling, prior authorization, and patient education to keep procedures moving and reduce avoidable delays. Positions the experience for Senior Surgical Coordinator work in a busy ambulatory surgical setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator
INOVA Medical Group Surgical Services
06.2014 - Current
- Coordinate [number] surgical cases weekly across physicians, patients, and facility schedules.
- Manage physician calendars and daily surgical schedules, aligning office procedures, admissions, and staff coverage.
- Educate patients on preoperative and postoperative instructions, while preparing packets and supporting intake at the front desk.
- Submit insurance prior authorization and precertification requests, then follow through on approvals with medical offices.
- Arrange preoperative testing, verify medical clearance, and coordinate with hospital departments for timely surgery dates and locations.
- Maintain medical records and electronic health record documentation while tracking referrals and supporting faster patient flow.
Administrator / Assistant
Surgical Group
08.2004 - 05.2014
- Prepared [number] patients per day for procedures while providing reassurance and comfort before surgery.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, including patient positioning and removal of drains.
- Maintained medical records, updated charts, and coordinated appointments and surgeries across the practice.
- Instructed patients on procedures, diets, therapies, and physician orders before and after care.
- Managed front-office operations, including phones, scheduling, greeting patients, answering questions, and payment collection.
- Handled staffing requirements, training, scheduling systems, paperwork, records, and online information updates.
Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine J. C. Tyroler
05.1999 - 08.2004
- Administered nebulizer treatments, injections, medications, and vaccinations under physician direction.
- Performed rapid strep testing, spirometry, and Holter monitor placement to support diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted physicians with wound dressing and endoscopy while following contamination-control and sterilization protocols.
- Educated diabetic patients on injections and glucometer use to reinforce self-management at home.
- Processed prescription renewals and prior authorizations, coordinating paperwork and records across the office.
Medical Assistant
Interim Health Care Agency
03.1998 - 04.1999
- Provided catheter care and G-tube feedings while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
- Supported patients with daily living needs and closely observed changes in skin condition and level of consciousness.
- Combined bedside care with medication documentation to reinforce consistent, safe routine support.
Education
A.D.N. - undefined
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01.1996
Skills
- Surgical schedule coordination
- Preoperative patient education
- Procedure scheduling
- Insurance prior authorization
- Patient instructions review
- Appointment coordination
- Medical records management
- Front office operations
- Patient intake support
- Staff scheduling
- Electronic health record documentation
- Surgical case tracking
- Referral coordination
- Precertification requests
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Provider calendar management
- Ambulatory care operations
- Sterile supply management
- Medical office supervision
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Patient access coordination
CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
- Bethesda Naval Hospital Pediatrics — Fall 1995
- Provided complete client care, assessment, and medication administration.
- Bethesda Naval Hospital Obstetrics — Fall 1995
- Assisted nursing staff with client care before and after delivery.
- Reston Hospital, Medical-Surgical Unit — Spring 1994
- Provided complete client care including treatments, assessment, and medication administration.
- St. Elizabeth Mental Hospital and Nursing Home — Spring 1993
- Used communication skills to interact with and counsel psychiatric clients.
- Sibley Hospital, Medical-Surgical Unit — Fall 1993
- Provided basic patient care and medication administration.
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator
INOVA Medical Group Surgical Services
06.2014 - Current
Administrator / Assistant
Surgical Group
08.2004 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine J. C. Tyroler
05.1999 - 08.2004
Medical Assistant
Interim Health Care Agency
03.1998 - 04.1999
A.D.N. - undefined
Marymount University