Overview
Work History
Education
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Awards
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Rachel Orzel

Malta,NY

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Clifton Park, NY
03.2025 - Current

• Work alongside of physicians and clinical staff to get patients schedule for necessary surgeries whether that be routine or urgent.

• Filed medical documentation and collected pre op medical clearances.

• Obtained pre authorizations leading up to surgical procedures over the phone while providing all of the proper documentation.

• Communicate with patients in person and over the phone to coordinate schedules in order to get patient on the books for surgical time.

Operating Room Scheduler

Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Scheduling surgeries based on physician and operating room availability
  • Entering procedure codes and ensuring proper instrumentation for surgery
  • Working directly with physicians, surgeons and anesthesia staff to coordinate the most efficient schedule.
  • Answer phone calls from departments to get emergency cases schedule.

Surgical Scheduler

Albany Medical Center Neurosurgery
Saratoga Springs, NY
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Scheduling appointments for patients for outpatient surgery in a hospital or healthcare facility.
  • Obtaining necessary patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
  • Order patients’ test results and assess information from the report to determine if a patient is ready for surgery
  • File, collect, and organize pre and post operational data for reference

Patient Support Specialist

Community Care Physicians
Burnt Hills, NY
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Schedule patients physicals
  • Ensure for a smooth check in/out process all while verifying information and demographics

Patient Registration

Capital Cardiology
Albany, NY
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Register new patients
  • Schedule diagnostic imaging exams for multiple doctors within the practice.
  • Assist the heart valve clinic with scheduling procedures within Albany Medical Center.

Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Train athletes and/or adults of any population.
  • Make workout plans for individuals so they can strive in the best way possible, while having fun.
  • Assist in the scheduling of overall gym.

Hannaford to Go Expeditor and Service Leader

Hannaford Supermarkets
Ballston Spa, NY
08.2016 - 06.2021
  • Promote customer goodwill by providing high standards in customer service
  • Manage customers online orders and maintain effective work schedules for department associates to meet business traffic requirements and minimize customer inconvenience.
  • Supervise performance of all duties within departments under direct supervision of management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science

State University of New York at Potsdam
05.2022

Skills

  • Patient confidentiality
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical terminology
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Healthcare industry
  • Calendar management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Strong organization
  • Patient scheduling

Awards

•Intern of the Year '22 - Strength and Conditioning Program,

•Member of Suny Potsdam Women's Lacrosse Team - 2019-2022

Additional Information

• Lacrosse and Volleyball Coach

• SCHWINN Cycling Instructor

•NSCA Certified

•CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
03.2025 - Current

Operating Room Scheduler

Saratoga Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025

Surgical Scheduler

Albany Medical Center Neurosurgery
02.2024 - 08.2024

Patient Support Specialist

Community Care Physicians
09.2023 - 02.2024

Patient Registration

Capital Cardiology
02.2023 - 09.2023

Personal Trainer

Anytime Fitness
06.2022 - 09.2023

Hannaford to Go Expeditor and Service Leader

Hannaford Supermarkets
08.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science

State University of New York at Potsdam
Rachel Orzel