Priyank M. Patel
Decatur,GA
Summary
Professional medical practitioner equipped with strong clinical skills and commitment to patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and adapt to evolving clinical environments. Skilled in diagnostics, patient communication, and medical documentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Billing and Coding
Premier Family Clinic
04.2021 - Current
- Provided medical billing and coding duties.
- Submitted electronic and paper claims to insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid to collect medical payments.
- Reviewed billing problems, researched issues, and resolved concerns.
- Reduced denied claims through diligent review, correction, and resubmission of errors.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for accurate billing of services rendered.
- Facilitated smooth office operations, collaborating closely with clinical staff members on scheduling adjustments due to insurance authorizations or referrals issues.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reduced errors in medical billings, effectively addressing discrepancies and rectifying issues promptly.
- Improved overall reporting quality by working closely with the clinical team to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in staff meetings, offering insights into improving workflows within the department.
Clinical Education Intern
Premier Family Clinic
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with medical and nursing students, fostering collaboration and enhancing the overall training experience.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Promoted a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration among peers during clinical rotations.
- Provided constructive feedback to help students improve their clinical performance, leading to increased confidence in their abilities.
- Facilitated problem-solving exercises that challenged students to think critically about course content.
- Enhanced learning experience through the development of engaging and interactive presentations.
- Precepted new physician assistants, mid-level providers, nurse practitioners and nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Post-graduate Patient-Care and training
Premier Family Clinic
09.2019 - 09.2023
- E-Clinicals software
- Telehealth medicine
- Administrative support and organizing meetings with pharmaceutical sales representative on current products and drugs to help facilitate the private medical practice
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- EMR Training for new staff and graduate students
- Insurance claim adjustments and billing
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Conducted detailed patient histories and physical examinations to aid in accurate diagnoses.
- Monitored patients' chronic conditions, progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary
- Review chronic care management patients monthly
- Perform electrocardiograms, venipuncture, immunizations, and injections on new and follow up patients
- Immigration physicals, social security physicals
Sales Assosicate
MD Allergy Solutions
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Increased private practice satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions related to allergy testing procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for allergy sufferers.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately providing allergy testing and immunotherapies to various patients with allergy-related conditions.
- Implemented immunotherapy treatments for eligible patients, resulting in long-term symptom relief.
- Fostered lasting relationships with private clinics through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Organized specialized trained nurses to administer immunotherapy treatments, including subcutaneous injections and sublingual immunotherapy, resulting in reduced allergic symptoms for patients in private clinics through contract base.
Medical Intern
Premier Family Clinic
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
- Ensured accuracy of patient records by diligently updating their information after every consultation or procedure.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, resulting in accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment plans.
- Shadowed experienced professionals to gain firsthand insight into specialized medical procedures and protocols.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Improved efficiency in electronic medical record keeping, ensuring accurate and timely patient data documentation.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
Post-graduate externship
The Camilla Pediatric Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Comprehensive history & physical examination
- Present to preceptor, formulating differential diagnosis and assessment plan
- Follow-up patients at Archbold Medical Center and Emergency department
- Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Educated parents on preventive measures to maintain children''s well-being and reduce hospital visits.
Medical Intern
St. Luke’s Phoenix Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
- History & Physical, Follow-up patients at orthopedic rehabilitation center with progression note, attend didactics twice weekly, performing a case presentation weekly, venipuncture, assisted in ICU management, Med-Surg and telemetry department
- Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Supported senior physicians during rounds by taking notes, updating records, and facilitating communication between team members.
- Took detailed notes on patient conditions and diagnoses.
- Performed bedside procedures such as venipuncture or IV placement with minimal complications improving patients'' comfort levels.
- Monitored patient vitals.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Presented cases to multi-disciplinary teams and discussed therapeutic interventions.
Medical Intern
Chan Heart Rhythm Institute
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Comprehensive history & physical, formulate the workup required, compile a differential diagnosis assisting, present to preceptor
- Review imaging modality, discussing treatment option such as, assisting in cardiac ablation by radiofrequency or cryotherapy, pacemaker replacement, and defibrillation under supervision at Mountain Vista Medical Center, Banner Heart Hospital, St Luke’s Phoenix Medical Center.
- Diagnosed heart conditions through procedures such as catheterizations and echocardiography under supervision.
- Made patient rounds, observed conditions of patient and notified medical care team of changes to health status of patients under care.
- Performed diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms and stress tests, to accurately diagnose cardiac conditions and guide treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, optimizing patient care and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on risk factors for serious disease such as diet and activity level.
- Assisted in internal or external pacemaker implants to correct heart rhythm disorders.
- Recommended positive lifestyle changes to reduce patient's risk of heart disease.
- Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
- Performed minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of attending physicians, honing technical skills necessary for future practice success.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Provided emergency care in high-pressure situations, demonstrating the ability to remain calm and focused under challenging circumstances.
Outpatient clinical clerkship
Strategic Mental Health Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
- ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), assessing patient chart, evaluating patient’s medical condition such as, drug abuse, depression, Schizophrenia, bipolar with psychosis, borderline personality disorder
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
- Educated patients and their families about mental health conditions, promoting understanding and self-management techniques.
- Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering an environment of open communication and mutual support among participants.
Clinical Observership
Dr. Rakesh B. Patel
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Conducted physical examinations for periodic health assessments, ensuring accurate evaluation of overall health status for each patient.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in mental health care.
- Assisted in coordination of care with psychiatrists, ensuring holistic approach to patient treatment.
- Conducted risk assessments on patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation, implementing safety measures to protect both the individual and the broader community.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Help facilitate and monitor the store-level execution of company programs, decrease inventory turnover ratio, help implement a training program for new employees
- Quickly responded to and resolved all customer service issues in a timely manner
- Ordered supplies, obtained pricing and quotes, prepared purchase requests and maintained an organized expense log
- Implemented a more efficient method of completing drug inventory to increase productivity across shifts
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy
- Assisted the pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care
- Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
- Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations
Education
Medical Doctorate -
Avalon University School of Medicine
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2008
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listener
- Professionalism
- Medical Coding
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical assessment
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, Active
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Active
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Awareness, VMD Health Care training
- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions, VMD Health Care training
Extracurricular Activities
Clinical Post-graduate Externship and employed at Premier Family Clinic, Atlanta, GA Clinical Post-graduate Externship at Archbold Medical Hospital, Camilla, GA Clinical observership at Archbold Medical Hospital, Camilla, GA Clinical observership at ETSU Behavioral Science Strategic Mental Health outpatient clinic, Scottsdale, AZ Internship at Atlanta Zoo (Neuroscience Exposition) BAPS Charities: Volunteer of BAPS Non-Profit Organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Billing and Coding
Premier Family Clinic
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Education Intern
Premier Family Clinic
04.2021 - 09.2023
Sales Assosicate
MD Allergy Solutions
03.2021 - 09.2022
Post-graduate Patient-Care and training
Premier Family Clinic
09.2019 - 09.2023
Medical Intern
Premier Family Clinic
06.2019 - 08.2019
Post-graduate externship
The Camilla Pediatric Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
Medical Intern
St. Luke’s Phoenix Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Intern
Chan Heart Rhythm Institute
01.2015 - 12.2015
Outpatient clinical clerkship
Strategic Mental Health Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Clinical Observership
Dr. Rakesh B. Patel
06.2011 - 08.2011
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Medical Doctorate -
Avalon University School of Medicine
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