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Education
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Certification
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Azara Smith

Queens,NY
Azara Smith

Summary

Accomplished healthcare worker with more than eight years of management and logistics expertise in the healthcare industry. Coordinating patient care, medical supply authorizations, inventory management, and logistical upkeep in clinical settings. Fostering relationships of trust with every client to guarantee patient safety and support business growth. Having knowledge of both private and professional environments.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dome Home Care
Brooklyn, NY

Documentation Coordinator
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage chart compliance: with the proper script, ordering forms, and progress notes
  • Work with physician offices and hospitals to obtain necessary documentation, for billing & audits
  • Perform general administrative duties
  • Answer 50 to 100 inbound/outbound calls
  • Schedule deliveries and installation of equipment
  • Verify insurance for durable medical coverage and authorization requirements(ex: Medicare, Medicaid,BCBS, & HMO/PPO Plans)

New York Bariatric Group, Hewlett
Hewlett, NY

MA & Pulmonary Technician
02.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Reviewed Demographics and took patient Vitals
  • Performed Covid and H Pylori testing
  • Maintained medical and office supplies inventory
  • Performed preventive maintenance on operating equipment
  • Tested patient's lung functioning

Rapid Reliable Testing
Lynbrook, NY

Project Scheduler, CONTRACT
07.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Ensure that all projects(vaccine sites) are staffed properly
  • Developed a detailed project plan to track progress
  • Reviewed reports and escalated to management as needed
  • Create project documentation and strategy plans
  • Processed timesheets for RNs, LPNs, and Admins are properly documented

Warrior Service Company
Valley Stream, NY

Coordinating Dispatcher
11.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Answered calls inquiring about Medical Supplies
  • Reviewed intake forms from the Veterans Affairs Office
  • Verified insurance and/or VA benefits for covered equipment
  • Kept details of records and calls in electronic databases
  • Scheduled Veterans deliveries, installs, and repairs

Galaxy Medical Supply
Brooklyn, NY

DME Manager
06.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Created invoices and bills, for patients and insurance
  • Managed client relations and payments from insurance providers
  • Adhered to all HIPPA regulations
  • Maintained quality compliance within patient accounts
  • Processed company and payroll payments
  • Interviewed and oversaw employees for training
  • Sent documentation to Insurance Companies for Audit Request

Better Living Now
Hauppauge, NY

DME Coordinator
03.2014 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Contacted patient's Plans to verify insurance for medical supply coverage
  • Reviewed order forms/scripts and progress notes
  • Managed 80 to 150 inbound and outbound calls per day
  • Collected copays, deductibles, and other patient balances
  • Collaborated with Clinical Staff and Physicians for Prior Authorizations
  • Reviewed fee schedules prior to approving an order
  • Filled out the documentation required for billing
  • Dispatched Technicians once supplies were approved

Education

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, NY

Associate of Science from Healthcare Administration
11.2022

United States Marine Corps
Brooklyn, NY

Certification from Logistics And Materials Management
05.2015

University Overview

Honorable Discharge 2020

Marine Corps Reservist- Senior Logistics Manager

6th Communications Battalion

G O'connell Copiague High School
Copiague, NY

High School Diploma
06.2014

Skills

  • Intake/Office Experience
  • Medical CPT / ICD10 Coding
  • Logistics Management
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification & Authorizations
  • Epic, Salesforce, AS400, AdvancedMD, BrightTree
  • Google Suites, Microsoft Office
  • Data Review & Management

Certification

CPR Certification BLS Certification OSHA 30 Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Documentation Coordinator

Dome Home Care
10.2022 - Current

MA & Pulmonary Technician

New York Bariatric Group, Hewlett
02.2022 - 09.2022

Project Scheduler, CONTRACT

Rapid Reliable Testing
07.2021 - 01.2022

Coordinating Dispatcher

Warrior Service Company
11.2019 - 07.2021

DME Manager

Galaxy Medical Supply
06.2018 - 10.2019

DME Coordinator

Better Living Now
03.2014 - 06.2018

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Associate of Science from Healthcare Administration

United States Marine Corps

Certification from Logistics And Materials Management

G O'connell Copiague High School

High School Diploma
Azara Smith