Traveling, Cooking, spending time with family, Decorating
MARIA ANGELOVA
Pediatrician
Summary
Experienced Office Management and Administrative Professional with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 12 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Site lead Provider Office Coordinator
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - Current
- Increased employee retention by developing comprehensive training programs for new hires.
- Developed effective communication channels between onsite teams and offsite management staff.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for individual growth and success within the company.
- Collaborated with other Site Leads to share best practices and improve overall company performance.
- Improved site efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by offering professional development opportunities to team members regularly.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement, making necessary adjustments for future projects'' success.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Assisted managers in interviewing and selecting new workers.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in improved overall product quality.
Attending Physician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2012 - Current
- Served as a mentor for resident physicians by providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback during their clinical rotations.
- Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.
- Established strong working relationships with referring physicians through timely communication regarding mutual patients'' progress or concerns.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in reduced wait times for appointments while maintaining a high standard of care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Attending Physician
Willis Knighton Health System
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Facilitated continuity of care between primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in reduced wait times for appointments while maintaining a high standard of care delivery.
- Consistently received high satisfaction ratings from patients due to compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Developed new patient education materials to improve understanding of complex medical issues and promote adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Undergraduate Degree BS, Biology magna cum laude/BA International Politics magna cum laude - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.1999 - 05.2003
M.D. - Osteopathic Medicine
American University of The Caribbean
St. Maarten 05.2003 - 05.2007
M.D. - Pediatrics
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
Long Island, NY 05.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
AAP Board Certified
Activities
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Fellow participates in discussions and annual meetings, attends CME 2021
- Academic Tutor, Medical School- tutored students in microbiology, pathology, biochemistry 2004-2005
- Lutheran General Hospital Pediatric Summer Fellowship 2002
- Microbes and Defense Society: Honors for excellence in immunology and microbiology 2001
- National Honor Society 1999-2007
- Trustee Merit Tuition Scholarship 1999-2003
Accomplishments
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Fellow participates in discussions and annual meetings, attends CME 2021
Academic Tutor, Medical School- tutored students in microbiology, pathology, biochemistry 2004-2005
Lutheran General Hospital Pediatric Summer Fellowship 2002
Microbes and Defense Society: Honors for excellence in immunology and microbiology 2001
National Honor Society 1999-2007
Trustee Merit Tuition Scholarship 1999-2003
Interests
Work Experiences
Asthma Project 2022- implementation of updated asthma management guidelines: a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, learning, and application
Quality Improvement project 2021 - COVID 19 in office testing quality assurance
Quality Improvement Project 2020- Immunization quality improvement for providers
Timeline
Site lead Provider Office Coordinator
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - Current
Attending Physician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2012 - Current
Attending Physician
Willis Knighton Health System
07.2010 - 07.2012
M.D. - Pediatrics
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2010
M.D. - Osteopathic Medicine
American University of The Caribbean
05.2003 - 05.2007
Undergraduate Degree BS, Biology magna cum laude/BA International Politics magna cum laude - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
08.1999 - 05.2003