Patricia Maurer
Staatsburg,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with several years of experience in a multi-physician orthopedic surgical practice seeking to transition my medical assisting expertise into a Surgical Scheduler role, where I can contribute to the efficient management of surgical operations and enhance the quality of patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie, New York
08.2013 - Current
- Prepare daily charts prior to patient visits.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Guide patients to room, record vital signs, reconcile patient medical history and enter information for physician to review.
- Assist with entering orders including diagnostic imaging, therapies, surgical consents, pre-surgical testing.
- Application and removal of casts, splints, and braces, and educating patients on proper use and care.
- Assist with wound care including suture removal and dressing changes.
- Train and mentor new medical assistants on office procedures and protocols.
- Conduct inventory management for medical supplies to ensure availability.
Health Benefits Coordinator
Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie, New York
07.2000 - 06.2011
- Coordinated open enrollment periods for employees, providing guidance on plan selection decisions.
- Maintained updated records of employee participation in various benefit plans.
- Assisted employees with benefits questions and claim processes effectively.
- Managed communication between staff and insurance providers.
- Worked collaboratively with payroll department to provide comprehensive support.
- Provided support to managers during collective bargaining negotiations involving benefits issues.
- Reconciled invoices from insurance carriers against premium payments made by employers.
- Communicated changes in health benefits to staff and administration regularly.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
Ridley Lowell Business And Technical Institute
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2013
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Health insurance coordination
- Patient communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Time management strategies
- Inventory and supply management
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
08.2013 - Current
Health Benefits Coordinator
Poughkeepsie City School District
07.2000 - 06.2011
Medical Assistant Program
Ridley Lowell Business And Technical Institute
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