As a paralegal for a prestigious law firm with over 6 years practical experience, I am uniquely qualified to excel in the procurement vocation at Stony Brook Medicine. Ambitious, hardworking, and driven to succeed. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, task-oriented, team-player environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reception/Administrative Support Assistant
Purchasing Department Of Stony Brook Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Saving purchase orders and closing out invoices using platforms such as Lawson, SUNY Financials, and Streamline Verify.
Correcting purchase order units of measurement as directed by the pharmacy on Lawson.
Daily support of procurement officers through the use of Lawson, SUNY Financials, and StreamLine Verify.
Screening various callers via telephone directing proper procedures for potential vendors.
Verifying the accuracy of vendors using the Department of Labor and Workers' Compensation websites through Streamline Verify.
Assisting senior staff with New York State regulatory procurement compliance and quality of vendors performance expectations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within scope.
Welcoming and directing guests/vendors in, answering the telephone, recording and keeping track of inventory, assist in replacing supplies upon need (i.e placing paper in printers, toner, replenishing stock etc).
Receive and properly handle and assort mail (i.e. bids, insurance forms, recall letters).
Receiving and directing vendor samples, contracts, and other items to procurement officials.
Daily use of Microsoft Word and Excel to scan, record, and save insurance forms as well as keep track of the calendars for any booked appointments in the conference rooms.
Legal Receptionist/Paralegal
Feldman, Kramer, & Monaco, P.C.
06.2017 - 09.2024
Primarily responsible for procuring the services of vendors necessary to prosecute cases including medical facilities, investigators, arbitration companies, and other expert witnesses.
Procuring/obtaining medical records from medical facilities for litigation attorneys in the personal injury department. (i.e. initial requests, follow-ups, tracking, and payments to these facilities).
Intake of new cases
Communication and follow-up with clients, vendors, insurance companies, etc.
Negotiation of vendor invoices, Medicare/Medicaid Liens.
Obtaining and expediting case specific records (i.e. investigative, employment, medical etc.)
Summarization of records for demand packages.
Requisition payments from various vendors.
Logging and tracking of invoices and disbursements.
Handling billing disputes.
General administrative duties (i.e. drafting letters of representation, demand letters, medical requests, settlement breakdowns, settlement documents).
Drafting of Summons & Complaints (Pleadings), Bill of Particulars, Discovery & Inspection Requests and Demands,
This job requires an intense level of focus, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Successfully juggled competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately within the required timeframe.
Improved accuracy of client information by maintaining up-to-date records in the firm's database system.
Call Center Representative/Front Desk
Sound Vision Care
08.2016 - 03.2017
Secretarial work (i.e. answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking insurance, and obtaining prior authorizations).
Checking patients in and out, scheduling follow-up appointments, calling insurance companies as well as scanning in medical charts for the doctors.
Confirming appointments and obtaining all copays.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Suffolk County Community College
Selden
05.2025
Law Enforcement
B.O.C.E.S
Oakdale
06.2014
Regents Diploma -
Rocky Point High School
01.2014
Skills
Certified Notary Public
Expense Negotiation
Invoice/Disbursement Processing
Experience with NYS Tort Laws
Microsoft Office
Time-Management
Detail Oriented
Strong Communication
Computer Skills
Customer and client relations
Dedicated Team Player
Timeline
Reception/Administrative Support Assistant
Purchasing Department Of Stony Brook Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Legal Receptionist/Paralegal
Feldman, Kramer, & Monaco, P.C.
06.2017 - 09.2024
Call Center Representative/Front Desk
Sound Vision Care
08.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Suffolk County Community College
Law Enforcement
B.O.C.E.S
Regents Diploma -
Rocky Point High School
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