Destiny Gines Palacio
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
Cohen's Optical
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Managed administrative duties
Sales/Front Desk Receptionist
Park Slope EyePic
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Collect copayments, inform new and current patients of any old and new policies set by the store
- Verify medical eligibility, print insurances daily, create patient profiles to keep an organized file of all payments and things purchased in store including co payments and reason for visit
- Translate for doctor when needed for Spanish patients
Physical therapist receptionist
Par Medical
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Confirmed appointments the day before and made sure the quota of 10 patients daily were scheduled
- Called insurances to verify patient eligibility
- Collected any payments from patients/ insurances at time of appointment
Education
Bachelors of Science - Human services
New York City Tech
Brooklyn, NY06-2026
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
3rd place NYCT Annual Speech Competition
NSCS Honors Member
Participant in the Research book called "Diners, Bodegas, and storefront churches: Micro Communities in Southeast Queens" by Cimino & Tokke
Awards
- 3rd Place NYCT Annual Speech Competition
- NSCS honors Member
- Dean's list year 2023
- Participant in the Research book project called 'Diners, Bodega, and Storefront Churches: Micro Communities in Southeast Queens' by Cimino & Tokke
Certification
Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Harassment, and Sexual Violence Curriculum - February 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Cohen's Optical
02.2024 - Current
Sales/Front Desk Receptionist
Park Slope EyePic
07.2022 - 09.2023
Physical therapist receptionist
Par Medical
12.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelors of Science - Human services
New York City Tech
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