Highly skilled healthcare leader with over twenty years of experience, including a decade in managing diverse clinical operations across hospital networks, multidisciplinary physician practices, and academic healthcare institutions. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing multiple specialties, with a proven track record in transitioning departments to Electronic Medical Record systems, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing patient care quality. Adept at developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, supporting residency programs, and ensuring seamless onboarding of physicians and residents. A strong problem-solver dedicated to streamlining processes, reducing costs, and promoting organizational efficiency, while providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Skilled in compliance with healthcare regulations and committed to maintaining a positive, healthy workplace environment. Talented in team building, leading, and motivating, with excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Jersey City Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health
03.2019 - Current
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Family Health Center which includes the following service lines Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Wound Care and Podiatry departments with the goal of cost efficient, high quality, value-driven care
Provide leadership, instruction and supervision for all on site administrative staff; included but not limited to Supervisors, Secretaries, Receptionists, Patient Service Representatives, and Surgical Coordinators
Oversee efficient staffing, scheduling, and coordination of services including maintaining the department budget
Collaborate with the VP of Ophthalmology and VP of Dentistry in oversight of the onsite operations of Clinic Residency programs and Physician Practice Operations
Oversite of clinic staff including, but not limited to recruitment, supervision, contracting and retention of Physicians, Residents, Nurses, Ophthalmic Technicians, Dental Technicians, and Medical Assistants
Promote and maintain the safe environment by working hand and hand with the Hospital’s Facilities and Security Department to ensure that the Family Health Center site is continuously operational and safe for staff and patient care
Effectively converted Ophthalmology, Dental, Wound Care and Podiatry departments from paper medical record system, to Electronic Medical Record systems
Supervise, mentor, and prepare personnel evaluations and performance improvement plans
Create an atmosphere that recognizes the strengths and capabilities of direct reports through implementing growth opportunities that support team morale
Responsible for promoting staff effectiveness/ competency through goal setting, role modeling and provision of learning opportunities
Responsible for ensuring the Family Health Center maintains a positive and healthy workplace environment
Responsible for ensuring the Family Health Center staff maintain professional relationships will all coworkers
Retain accurate, updated records on all staff for HR, such as annual reviews, certifications, disciplinary corrective action forms and annual health assessment records
Work closely with the Patient Access Department to devise and execute strategies that pertain to revenue cycle, billing and accounts receivable issues
Responsible for the management of all charge entry, billing and coding and daily reconciliation of patient charges
Adhere will all DOH guidelines and institutional directives to ensure service excellent and patient experience
Provide weekly statistical reports to Leadership, with recommendations and action plans
Responsible for reviewing, compiling, and ensuring all required hospital reports are accurate and submitted in a timely fashion
Responsible for leading interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings to manage and monitor operations to achieve program objectives and ensure program compliance
Responsible for providing guidance and technical knowledge as well as developing tools for improved workflow to optimize performance and productivity
Participate in numerous process improvement programs that decreased inefficiencies and increased staff engagement
Responsible for the preparation for organizational audits, including preparing for facility regulations (such as for DNV)
Responsible for leading interdisciplinary committees by providing technical knowledge and developing tools to address all deficiencies and findings in response of all audits and monitoring progress as needed, especially for DNV
Responsible for the development and implementation of the department’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines
Assist in developing and reviewing orientation and training programs for staff as needed to ensure compliance of policy and procedures and grant requirements
Appropriately disseminates information to staff as needed
When delegating or accepting a task, clarifies instructions, and arranges for appropriate resources and support
Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
Clinical Operations Manager
SUNY State College of Optometry University Eye Center
08.2016 - 07.2018
Responsible for the operations for 4 specialty Clinic floors, the Medical records department, Referral Service department and Call Center
Provide leadership, instruction and supervision for 60+ Union on site staff in a large article 28 New York State Medical University; included but not limited to; Office Managers, Physicians, Opticians, Optometrists, Residents, Interns, Students, Nurses, Optometric Technicians, and Medical Secretaries
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations in the development and implementation of departmental orientation programs, regular training programs, needs assessments, mandatory trainings, skill specific training and evaluation of trainings
Oversee efficient staffing, scheduling, and coordination of services including maintaining the department budget
Supervise, mentor, and prepare personnel evaluations and performance programs
Created an atmosphere that recognizes the strengths and capabilities of direct reports through implementing growth opportunities that support team morale
Retain accurate, updated records on all staff for HR, such as annual reviews, certifications, disciplinary corrective action forms and annual health assessment records
Adhere will all DOH guidelines and institutional directives to ensure service excellent and patient experience
Participate in numerous process improvement programs that decreased inefficiencies and increased staff engagement
Revise and streamline numerous workflow processes to ensure efficiency and productivity
Update policies and procedures to ensure all departments are following cohesive and current protocol
Provide monthly statistical reports to the Director of Operations, with recommendations and action plans
Work closely with the Billing Department to devise and execute strategies that pertain to accounts receivable revenue cycle and billing issues.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients, improving treatment outcomes
Ensured regulatory compliance with timely audits, thorough documentation, and prompt corrective actions
Created a safe work environment by enforcing workplace safety policies and conducting regular risk assessments
Regional Manager of the Satellite Network
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2016
Oversee 7 satellite offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Supervision of 30+ staff regionally in an Multi-Disciplinary Medical Practice; included but not limited to; Office Managers, Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Ophthalmic Technicians, and Medical Secretaries
Assist Administration in all Regional Satellite office construction
Deal with all vendors and evaluate quotes and contracts for capital expense medical equipment
Review and re-evaluate all office blueprints with management for any new project
Correspond with architects, contractors, vendors and IT department to enable initial startup for new locations
Order all necessary start up medical instruments, medications and medical supplies to ensure all new practices are fully equipped
Retain accurate, update records on all staff for HR, such as annual reviews, certifications, disciplinary corrective action forms and annual health assessment records
Mentor and motivate all staff for career development and team collaboration
Recruit, interview, hire and terminate all regional staff
Adhere will all Hospital Guidelines and directives to ensure excellent patient care and experience
Implement all Hospital protocols throughout the Satellite program to run a cohesive program
Run monthly statistical reports of Physician volume for all 16 Satellites offices
Continue to maintain all previous Practice management responsibilities at the Tribeca location.
Established and maintained operational standards for numerous locations
Strengthened internal controls through diligent financial oversight and adherence to established policies and procedures at each regional location
Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region
Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability
Established and maintained operational standards for locations
Senior Practice Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2014
Facilitate Satellite Manager in overseeing all new Satellite office construction, hiring of staff, training staff and ordering all instrumentation
Report monthly to upper management on physician volume statistics for all Satellite locations
Deal with all vendors and evaluate quotes for medical equipment
Review and reassess all office blue prints with management
Correspond with Architects and Contractors
Continue to maintain all previous Practice management responsibilities at the Tribeca location.
Practice Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2013
Manage 17 Multidisciplinary Physicians, and 14 staff members
Duties consist of but not limited to; payroll, check requests, ordering of all medical and non-medical supplies, and keeping up-to-date staff performance records
Maintain all protocols, keep proper inventory, and handle any damage control
Hire and train all staff, manage all Physicians and staff’s schedules, hold monthly staff meetings
Maintain a healthy work environment which follows all JCAHO and HIPPA guidelines
Correspond with the Billing department to ensure proper CPT/diagnosis codes, authorization and referrals are received and maintained daily
Count monies and send daily reports to billing departments
Ensure that staff is following Meaningful Use guidelines in SRS
Make certain patients receive high quality care from staff which reflects NYEE codes of Conduct
Facilitating new Physicians in the growth of their practice’s by setting up meetings with local Physicians hosting in house events for referral base.
Office Manager
New York Total Health Centers
06.2000 - 10.2010
Duties consisted of management of patient flow, front desk assistant and interns
Made sure protocols were followed and reported to Executive Management
Conducted financial meetings with patients and document all financial statistics that were done in the patient’s account
Assisted the Clinical team in any necessary needs
Followed up with all patients that had stop treatment
Ensured that the clinical team followed up with drop outs or patients that do not keep their visits 3 times per week
Ran morning and afternoon meetings, trained interns, and front desk staff
Tallied all charges for day, maintained a clean work environment
Organized Stress, Nutrition workshops and Ergonomic Evaluations and assisted Marketing with in-house events.
Senior Medical Secretary/ Infusion STE Coordinator
Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York
10.2004 - 07.2007
Duties consisting of scheduling all in office/outpatient procedures, office visits, and infusion therapies
Coordination of appointments for infusion treatment, verification of insurance coverage for infusion and medication supplied
Tracked medication dosage in log for nurse to mix medication
Made sure infusion patients spinal taps, and blood work are up to date
Got all medication orders signed by the ordering Physician and maintained current copy in chart
Handled a multiple phone line switch board
Prepared charts for seven different Neurologists, one physical therapist and two Clinical Social workers
Pre-certified all MRI, CT scans, Spinal Taps, and all other procedures in and out of the office
Delivered blood and spinal fluid to laboratories, and then followed up on patient results
Assisted the Billing department with patient account balances, and maintained a daily log of the office's financial activity
Assisted in all other numerous multitasking responsibilities.
Medical Secretary
Ocean Allergy & Asthma
06.2002 - 03.2004
Responsible for maintaining a busy front desk, controlling heavy phone volume, copying all documentation patients received from Doctor
Pulling charts for next day services and filing back old charts
Called insurance companies daily for claim status, patient eligibility, plan limitations, out of pocket maximums, deductible, co-payment and co-insurances information
Duties consisted of calling in patient prescriptions, electronic appointment scheduling, and composing all Physicians personal documentation, such as consultation reports
Assisted billing department in patient account balances by sending statements for monies that were owed to office
Maintained distribution of patient allergy extracts
Assist in all other office duties.
Medical Secretary
Harvey Zaltzman, M.D
01.2002 - 06.2002
Responsibilities included answering heavy phone volume, calling in patient prescriptions, and getting preauthorization for outpatient procedures
Contacting patient’s insurance companies in order to receive information on eligibility and referral status
Dealt with over one hundred patients daily in multifunctional tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Administration
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Phoenix, AZ
10.2024
Skills
EPIC, Strata, Axiom, Cerner, Dentrix, SCI, Nextgen, MD office, SRS, Meditech, Medics Elite, Advanced Data Systems
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Staff Development
Team Management
Strategies and goals
Project Management
Financial Management
Budget Management
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Organizational Development
Hiring and Retention
Facilities Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Staff training/development
Team building
Continuous Improvement
Management Team Building
Patient Management
Healthcare regulations
Quality Improvement
References
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Timeline
Director
Jersey City Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health
03.2019 - Current
Clinical Operations Manager
SUNY State College of Optometry University Eye Center
08.2016 - 07.2018
Regional Manager of the Satellite Network
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Practice Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2014
Practice Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Medical Secretary/ Infusion STE Coordinator
President & CEO at Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New JerseyPresident & CEO at Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey