Christy Fernandez
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Secretary
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, New Jersey
04.2024 - Current
- Compiled physical and digital documents, charts, and reports.
- Managed patient flow to minimize waiting times and improve office efficiency.
- Monitored patient messages sent via email or phone message system and responded accordingly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and filing systems according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care physicians and specialists as required.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Created new patient files when needed and ensured that all documents were properly filed in each file folder.
- Greeted patients upon arrival, collected medical history, and verified insurance coverage.
- Transcribed doctor's orders into the electronic health record system.
Ophthalmic Technician
Prism Vision Group
Bloomfield, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided at the practice.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
Receptionist Assistant
Eye Centers Of America
Bloomfield, NJ
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as data entry into company databases.
- Organized daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies, and setting up meeting spaces.
- Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
- Conducted follow up calls with patients after their procedure was completed.
- Managed appointment reminders for upcoming surgeries via phone or mailers.
- Provided patient education and answered questions regarding the surgery process.
- Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
Ophthalmic Technician
Dello Russo Laservision
Bergenfield, NJ
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided at the practice.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
Education
Associate of Science -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Google Drive
- Google Meet
- AthenaHealth EHR System
- Nextech EHR System
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Timeline
Medical Secretary
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Prism Vision Group
09.2023 - Current
Receptionist Assistant
Eye Centers Of America
09.2021 - 09.2023
Ophthalmic Technician
Dello Russo Laservision
01.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science -
Bergen Community College
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