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ELYSE SONSON

Valley Stream,NY

Summary

A motivated professional with a passion for life sciences and the health care felid. strong-problem solving skills, and great attention to detail. A critical thinker dedicated to applying my knowledge and skills and being a valuable contributer to a research oriented environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator/Podiatrist Assistant

SEVENTH AVENUE FOOT CARE
06.2023 - Current
  • Applied aseptic techniques and performed sterilization procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens
  • Collect patient information and update medical records while following HIPAA guidelines
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Assist with insurance forms, pre-authorizations and referrals to determine patient coverage eligibility for proposed treatment or service.

Customer Associate

CVS
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Educated customers on plan benefits, answered questions and resolved issues based on incoming telephone inquiries
  • Provided empathetic and customer-centric service
  • Handled all transactions including credits/debits and cash
  • Stocked merchandise.

Tele-Health Specialist

VISIONWORKS
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Served as a liaison between doctors and patients, keeping all parties informed via remote
  • Team player willing to share and exchange ideas with doctors and others
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Research Assistant

SUNY CORTLAND DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Research focused on bacterial enzyme involved in interesting chemical transformations using structure function approach
  • Developed and assisted in developing experimental designs and test plates
  • Operated laboratory and experimental equipment such as microscopes and analytical balances
  • Provided research support by preparing experiments and analyzing data including x-rays and crystallography.

Volunteer - Dialysis Unit

NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN BROOKLYN METHODIST HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Utilized organizational skills to ensure that patient charts were complete and updated
  • Communicated with patients and their families to provide emotional support
  • Answered phone calls from doctors and patient families then directed them to their correct source.

Laboratory Assistant

SUNY Cortland
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products and taking inventory
  • Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Maintaining a well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.

Volunteer - EMS

SUNY CORTLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Aided in transport of seriously ill or injured patients
  • Provided urgent medical care on the scene, enabling accurate gathering or crucial information (e.g., allergies, medications, pain levels)
  • Collaborated with first responders to optimize resolution time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY CORTLAND
Cortland, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Strong Problem-Solving Skills
  • Data Analyzation Skills
  • Outstanding Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Open to Constructive Criticism Resolution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Database entry
  • Office Administration
  • Time Management
  • File Organization
  • Leadership and supervision

Timeline

Office Administrator/Podiatrist Assistant

SEVENTH AVENUE FOOT CARE
06.2023 - Current

Customer Associate

CVS
01.2023 - 07.2023

Tele-Health Specialist

VISIONWORKS
11.2021 - 06.2022

Volunteer - Dialysis Unit

NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN BROOKLYN METHODIST HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 08.2019

Research Assistant

SUNY CORTLAND DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
01.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer - EMS

SUNY CORTLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
02.2017 - 02.2018

Laboratory Assistant

SUNY Cortland
09.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY CORTLAND
ELYSE SONSON