Kim Schmidt
Selden
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented medical professional with extensive experience in practice management. Known for strong patient relations and advocacy, committed to ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Manager/Medical Assistant
Harvey Schwartzberg, MD
Port Jefferson Station, NY
01.2012 - 03.2026
- Performed UA, A1c, 12 lead EKG..
- Phoned in prescriptions to local pharmacy and mail order suppliers.
- Wrote and coded lab slips/diagnostic studies.
- Obtained all authorizations required for medication and diagnostic studies.
- Ensured compliance with NYSDOH (Physician profile/PMP registry) As well as kept CAQH profile current.
- Applied for and ensured NYS electronic prescription waiver was current.
- Credentialed Physician with insurance companies as well as hospitals.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling and patient records management.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Kept patient medication list up to date.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records and patient information systems.
- Supported billing and coding tasks by verifying insurance eligibility and claim accuracy.
- Worked side by side with Physician to care for clinical issues such as wounds and/or CGM placement and monitoring.
Medical Assistant
NY Pain Consultants
Babylon, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Scheduled follow up appointments as well as surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures to ensure efficient care delivery such as lidocaine infusions, Trigger point injections and intrathecal pump fills.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems to maintain accurate documentation.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented findings for timely physician review.
- Educated patients on medication usage, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies effectively.
New Patient Coordinator
Timithy Groth, MD
Smithtown, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinated new patient intake processes, ensuring seamless integration into practice workflows.
- Managed scheduling and appointment confirmations, optimizing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification, clarifying coverage details for improved service delivery.
- Educated patients on office procedures and protocols, promoting understanding of treatment options available.
- Obtained pertinent referrals and diagnostic studies required for visit.
Education
No Degree - Sociology
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYHigh School Diploma -
Newfield High School
Centereach, NY06-1986
Skills
- Schedule management
- Practice management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Workflow management
- Supplies ordering
- Regulatory compliance
- Referral management
- Managing files and records
- Critical thinking
- Patient relations
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Practice Manager/Medical Assistant
Harvey Schwartzberg, MD
01.2012 - 03.2026
Medical Assistant
NY Pain Consultants
01.2009 - 01.2011
New Patient Coordinator
Timithy Groth, MD
01.2006 - 01.2009
No Degree - Sociology
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Newfield High School