Dynamic and dedicated Medical Assistant recognized for exceptional performance in individual, team, and organizational settings. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workloads efficiently, often with minimal supervision. Detail-oriented professional eager to leverage a solid medical background and strong team-building skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering collaboration and efficiency within healthcare teams.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant–National Healthcare Association
Valley Medical Group, Wayne OBGYN
09.2016 - Current
OB Coordinator Managing the care and coordination of Obstetrical patients, meeting initial visit, managing care up until delivery and post partum appointments. Coordinating/schedule testing/ultrasounds/inductions/cesarean section. Triage patient problems. Manage and complete disability forms
Lead Clinical Staff and Practice Champion Organizing, Working with management to start up a new practice/creating systems, working front desk, check in and check out, until additional staff hired.
organizing new systems for clinical effectiveness
After new staff hired Mentor and worked with new staff on Clinical end
Surgical Coordinator–handling coordination of patient's surgery–From initial meeting to billing/coding to post op visit/Insuring all surgical cases get off in a timely manor with all special equipment needed, Assists, Clearance, working closely with hospital and surgical centers. Scheduled GYN surgeries and OB Patient, inductions and c/sections.
Maintaining high patient satisfaction scores. Press Ganey
Lead Clinical MA, promoting adherence to best practices in patient care.
Coordinated appointments and follow-up care, enhancing patient satisfaction and continuity of care.
Educated patients on treatment plans, fostering understanding of procedures and medications.
Supported physicians during examinations, facilitating efficient workflow and patient comfort.
Assisted in patient intake and triage, ensuring accurate medical histories were recorded.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Utilized electronic health records software proficiently to input data accurately, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers during patient handoffs. Athena & Meditech
Maintain a clean and sanitized examination room with all patients. Maintain Reagent Logs and utilizing HRO tools
Ensure Compliance efforts with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.
Patient Care Associate
The Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2024
Work mostly as a one to one.
Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Associate in Women's Health
02.1996 - 09.2016
Working closely with large practice of OBGYN Doctors.
Working with patients in a Clinical setting, Assisting on procedures, blood pressures, lab work, venipunctures, and high volume phone consults. Coordinating OB patient care. Triage patient problems
Managing billing tasks using diagnoses codes.
Engaged in secretarial work, such as scheduling patients using EMR Intergy software.
Checking patients in and out, collecting co-pays and patient health insurance knowledge.
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper/secretary
J Holm and Sons, Inc.
01.1983 - 01.2016
Part-time position– General Contracting/Construction. Handling all secretarial duties, knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher. Handling A/P, A/R, Invoicing, Payroll, Taxes, Bank Rec., Correspondence, working with subcontractors and homeowners. Typing up contracts. Obtaining permits. Organizing jobs. Working with accountant and banks to maintain the business end of company.
Administrative Assistant/Project Manager
William Cress Corp
01.1981 - 01.1988
Assistant to the President–Large Construction Co. building residential development and commercial restaurants. Project Manager in running jobs from start to closing/grand openings. Working with subcontractors and/or homeowners and town officials. Job cost, ordering material, punch lists, contracts, obtaining permits, meeting deadline of closing date/grand openings. Organizing systems using my secretarial and organizational skills to keep all jobs running on schedule.
Education
Part-time 1980-1983 - Business Administration And Management
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
Lyon's Institute of Medical Technology
Hackensack, NJ
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Lakeland Regional High School
Wanaque, NJ
01.1978
Skills
Patient care management and clinical care coordination
Accurate clinical documentation
Meticulous attention to detail
Detailed patient analysis
Organizational and problem solving strengths
Interpersonal communication skills
Affiliations
Wanaque School PTA–Chairperson various committees (1999-2013), Corresponding Secretary (1996–1999)
Wanaque Community Education Foundation–Treasurer 2005–2012
Lakeland Regional High School – Project Graduation 2006 & 2008
Lakeland Regional High School Soccer Booster Club and Volleyball Booster Club—President 2010– 2017 and Treasurer 2015–2017 ( Formulated and Started both Booster organizations for the HS)
Lakeland Regional High School Guidance Advisory Committee Member 2013–2017
Lakeland Regional High School Senior Athlete Dinner Coordinator 2007–2019 Coordinate Dinner for over 200 attendees
Girl Scout Leader–1995–2002 Recreation Soccer Coach 2005–2007/Referee Game Scheduler 2007–2017
Certification
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CPR/Basic Life Support
Safety Coach
Valley Leadership Academy
Completed 3/2023
Valley Champion Award - 1st Qtr 2022
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
The Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant–National Healthcare Association
Valley Medical Group, Wayne OBGYN
09.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Associate in Women's Health
02.1996 - 09.2016
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper/secretary
J Holm and Sons, Inc.
01.1983 - 01.2016
Administrative Assistant/Project Manager
William Cress Corp
01.1981 - 01.1988
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Lakeland Regional High School
Part-time 1980-1983 - Business Administration And Management