Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical facilities. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
NHPP Great Neck Obstetrics & Gynecolgy
07.2023 - Current
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Managed human resources functions including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and employee relations counseling.
Developed and maintained policies and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, resulting in successful audits from regulatory bodies.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience while adhering to industry best practices.
Managed budget for the medical practice, reducing overhead costs thr
Assessed processes and procedures, complying with HIPAA regulations.
Monitored key performance indicators regularly, identifying areas requiring improvement and implementing targeted action plans.
Collaborated with marketing team to develop strategies for promoting practice''s services within the community, resulting in increased brand awareness and patient referrals.
Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
Oversaw daily operations of the medical practice such as staffing schedules, inventory management, office upkeep ensuring an organized work environment conducive to efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Practice Manager
Great Neck OBGYN
08.2017 - 06.2023
Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material as well as banking deposits
Run IntelliPay reports, post payments and proof daily
Collaborate with and set up meetings between our providers and hospital administration, MFM case review or IPA Meet & Greets
Maintain regular communications between our office and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Working directly with their lead technician to prepare and maintain a workable schedule for our office and their satellite team
Keeping a close eye on our patients’ need for timely anatomy scans and MFM’s need for required in house documentation or further clinical information
Assist and expedite hospital reappointment applications, expiring licenses and certifications for all providers and/or the practice such as AIUM
Use of Google software to coordinate meetings, appointments and tasks
Organize and update monthly schedule templates for providers, allowing for PTO and/or vacation requests
Document patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
Entry of all surgical billing and coding
Surgical Coordinator for practice surgeons with Northwell Main OR, Labor & Delivery and AMBI when SC is out
Keep our MMF (my medical files) up to date with our patient prenatal for smooth transition in booking or in the delivery room
Maintain patient databases and update information in alignment with HIPAA protocols
Manage master scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability where adjustments for patient care needs to be made
Mentor office employees on proper administrative procedures and how to use programs such as Physician Solutions EMR & AOS Data for appointments and billing, keeping operations consistent and efficient for maximum performance
Answer multi-line phone system, route calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
Administrative Support Associate
North Shore/LIJ Health System
05.2007 - 06.2023
Systematic tracking of incoming calls from providers with patient intake information
Clear reporting is key as these reports offer patient name, gestation and medical indication for mode of arrival in L&D according to EMTALA
Initiate point of contact with OB patients and ascertain reason for visit
Generate patient forms for signature and witness
ID patient, band appropriately and contact triage lead for further assessment
Admit babies in Invision, link babies to moms in Sunrise and target moms to post-partum units in TeleTracking
Meet with and escort women and families to appropriate hospital locations
Keeping track of ready beds on Mother Baby & creating timely transport calls to get mom & baby to their appropriate room
Ability to handle demand for control and workflow while keeping calm on Labor and Delivery
Call responsible parties for equipment repairs as well as cleaning service demand
Call Biomed for damaged equipment replacement and Central Services for delivery of necessary medical equipment on demand
Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information compliant with HIIPA
Keep the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression
Provide leadership and delegation in high-pressure situations
Communicate with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs
Provide information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing
Greeting visitors and initiate triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow
Arrange discharges, removal from Sunrise and patient transportations timely
Front Desk Manager
North Shore OBGYN
07.2015 - 08.2017
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable
Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars at a both check in/check out busy front desk
Developed close working relationships with front office and back-office staff
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues
Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction
Assessed processes and procedures, complying with HIPAA regulations
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients
Manager and Proprietor
The Little Neck Inn
07.1998 - 06.2007
Responsible for overall management and operation of $1 million restaurant business, including 25 employees in the family business
Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets
Actively participated in ongoing customer service programs to build sales and rapport in community
Worked behind the bar and/or in the small kitchen part time to bring payroll down when necessary
Education
Some College -
C.U.N.Y. Queens College
Bayside, NY
A.A - Business Administration-Microsoft
Gloria Kay Business School
Great Neck, NY
06.1986
Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Professional and Courteous
Task Prioritization
Multitasking and Time Management
Managing Practice Operations
Verbal and Written Communication
Customer Service
Medical Billing
Microsoft Office
Self-motivated professional
Problem-solving
Policies and procedures implementation
Customer relationship management
MS office
Timeline
Operations Manager
NHPP Great Neck Obstetrics & Gynecolgy
07.2023 - Current
Practice Manager
Great Neck OBGYN
08.2017 - 06.2023
Front Desk Manager
North Shore OBGYN
07.2015 - 08.2017
Administrative Support Associate
North Shore/LIJ Health System
05.2007 - 06.2023
Manager and Proprietor
The Little Neck Inn
07.1998 - 06.2007
A.A - Business Administration-Microsoft
Gloria Kay Business School
Some College -
C.U.N.Y. Queens College
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