Medical Assistant/Receptionist
North Shore Ear Nose and Throat
New Hyde Park, NY
02.2016 - 05.2023
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and provided general information to callers.
- Provided support with front desk duties, such as checking in 35 to 40 patients daily, collecting copayments, and deductibles.
- Assisted with preparing exam rooms for patient visits and maintained cleanliness throughout the office.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Assisted the physician with in-office procedures.
- Maintained patients' records through the use of the practice's EMR system.
- Maintained opening and closing office procedures.