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Monika Patrao

Harrison,NJ

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Dedicated and results-driven office manager with twenty four years of experience. Proven track record of managing diverse tasks to support organizational objectives.



Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/ Patient Care Coordinator

Summit Hearing Aid Center
2000.11 - 2024.04
  • Managed clinic day-to-day operations, to ensure effective total care services for scheduled and walk-in appointments.
  • Efficiently managed incoming calls and scheduled patient appointments.
  • Obtained and verified patient insurance information.
  • Communicated effectively via telephone, e-mail, and postal mail with patients and potential customers.
  • Attended seminars to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
  • Explained treatment plans and payment options to patients.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate records of cash and bank deposits.
  • Handled office supplies and product inventory to ensure smooth operations.
  • Conducted marketing activities for Summit Hearing Aid Center using Constant Contact campaigns and provided marketing for medical offices, nursing homes, health fairs, etc to generate potential recurring referrals.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable and receivables to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Patient Care Coordinator

Prime Care Pediatrics
1997.07 - 2000.11

Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including receiving and organizing correspondence.


Scheduled patient’s appointments, answered incoming calls, and provided follow up emails and phone calls to ensure patient satisfaction.


  • Greeted patients, obtained personal and medical information, and assisted with examinations.
  • Obtained and verified insurance information, patient and physician information.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate records of cash and bank deposits.
  • Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
  • Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Reduced wait times by implementing an effective appointment reminder system for patients, minimizing no-shows and late arrivals.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
  • Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Union County College
Cranford, NJ

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Catherine Gibbs School
Piscataway, United States
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Union, New Jersey
06.1997

Skills

  • Accounts payable and receivables
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Data entry
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Customer relations
  • Marketing

Additional Information

  • LANGUAGES: English and Polish

Timeline

Office Manager/ Patient Care Coordinator

Summit Hearing Aid Center
2000.11 - 2024.04

Patient Care Coordinator

Prime Care Pediatrics
1997.07 - 2000.11

Associate of Arts -

Union County College

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Catherine Gibbs School

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Monika Patrao