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Esmeralda Arias

Paterson,NJ

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registration Financial Representative

St Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, New Jersey
10.2025 - Current
  • Executed high-volume outpatient registrations in cardiology (Cath Lab, Echo, TEE) and diagnostic radiology (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine) to facilitate seamless patient flow.
  • Reviewed physician orders (Routine and STAT) for compliance with medical necessity and regulatory standards, enhancing the accuracy of patient registrations.
  • Input CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis codes to determine patient responsibility, promoting financial transparency and improving hospital collections for outpatient cases.
  • Utilized hospital software and insurance verification tools to record patient account information efficiently.

Managing Editor

The Setonian
South Orange, New Jersey
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw daily newsroom functions, managing a team of head editors and staff writers to produce 15–20 articles weekly, ensuring alignment with publication standards
  • Conducted weekly editorial meetings to brainstorm publication ideas and evaluate staff recommendations.
  • Drafted feature articles and conducted interviews under tight editorial constraints, delivering compelling content.
  • Designed layout for print and digital editions, improving visual engagement.

Career Ambassador

Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Created resources for career development events and programs to enhance participant engagement.
  • Assisted in planning campus recruitment fairs and employer networking events.
  • Led a team of 10 student workers, providing weekly project assignments and administrative guidance.

News Editorial Intern

Healio
, NJ
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Wrote 20+ articles specializing in Primary Care, Endocrinology, and Women's Health for a medical news platform.
  • Interviewed physicians and patients for feature stories and collaborated on podcast editing and video captioning.
  • Conducted medical research, wrote medical transcription, and edited articles to enhance accuracy and clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05-2025

Skills

  • Insurance Verification
  • Financial collections
  • CPT Coding
  • Patient registration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Research skills
  • Bilingual
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Certified Patient Access Specialist (CPAS) - 2026

Timeline

Registration Financial Representative

St Joseph's University Medical Center
10.2025 - Current

News Editorial Intern

Healio
09.2024 - 12.2024

Managing Editor

The Setonian
01.2023 - 05.2025

Career Ambassador

Seton Hall University
09.2022 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Seton Hall University

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