Azara Smith
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Executive Assistant and Operations Administrator with 10+ years of experience in healthcare administration, medical supplies, and hospital operations. Skilled in executive support, scheduling, patient coordination, and inventory management. Adept at improving efficiency, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring smooth workflows while adhering to regulations. Focused on process improvement, team leadership, and delivering exceptional service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Investigator
Unity Surveillance & Investigation
New York, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Analyze case data, conduct surveillance and interviews, and collaborate with medical, legal, and law enforcement teams to assess claim legitimacy and ensure compliance. Prepare clear, concise reports to support decision-making and fraud prevention.
Executive Assistant (Hybrid)
River Edge Advisors
Cedarhurst, NY
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide administrative and onboarding support to the Managing Director, including scheduling, agenda prep, and minute-taking. Create presentations and reports, conduct 15-20 interviews weekly, and manage Access databases and inventory for office and project needs.
Office & Surgical Manager
South Island Orthopedic
Far Rockaway, NY
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Supervised and trained staff, managed patient inquiries and hospital requests, scheduled surgeries and appointments, and handled insurance authorizations. Ordered and tracked clinical and office supplies to ensure smooth operations.
Logistics Manager(Data & Cyber)
United States Marine Corps
Brooklyn, NY
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Led logistics projects to improve efficiency, monitored inventory to prevent shortages, and organized team development workshops. Reviewed Platoon documentation, including contracts and invoices, and collaborated with management on external audit results and action plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06-2017
Skills
Executive Support & Calendar Management
Hospital & Medical Office Administration
Patient Scheduling & Medical Authorizations
Insurance Verification & Billing (ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS)
Staff Coordination & Onboarding
Process Improvement & Compliance
Medical Fraud Investigation & Claims Verification
EMR Systems (Brightree, Athena, ECW)
Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Salesforce
Customer Service & Patient Relations
Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant, 2022
• CPR & BLS Certification, 2023
• OSHA 30, 2024
• Flagger/Traffic Control, 2024
• Private Investigation (WC, NF, Disability Claims), 2024
Timeline
Private Investigator
Unity Surveillance & Investigation
11.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant (Hybrid)
River Edge Advisors
04.2024 - 09.2024
Office & Surgical Manager
South Island Orthopedic
05.2021 - 04.2024
Logistics Manager(Data & Cyber)
United States Marine Corps
11.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College