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SUZANNE GODINO

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Reliable and hardworking medical and office assistant with a history of positive patient interaction and capability of meeting the demands of a high volume medical practice. Strong passion for working in a fast paced healthcare environment aimed at providing both clinical and administrative support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant/ Office Assistant

Nyu Langone
Garden City, NY
10.2016 - Current
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, answered inquiries, and ensured readiness for physician evaluations.
  • Documented important patient metrics including blood pressure and weight in detailed manner.
  • Collected client's medical history along with medication information, symptoms reported and any known allergies.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Ensured proper sanitation, restocking, and arrangement of exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed testing and documentation of blood glucose levels and PT/INR, while also conducting controls for associated machines.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Prepared Holter Monitor equipment and provided instruction and demonstration of use for patients and families.
  • Performed EKG and supported with stress tests and additional cardiac assessments.
  • Called patients to confirm and prepare for forthcoming stress tests.
  • Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or condition worsened.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient registration process
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out, and payments for billing.
  • Used EPIC to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
  • Generated insurance referrals
  • Ordered medical supplies and maintained inventory

Head Medical Assistant

Shah Medical Group, LLP
Plainview, NY
10.2010 - 08.2016
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Show patients to examination rooms, and prepare them for the physician.
  • Collect blood, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
  • Operate PFT, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
  • Change dressings on wounds.
  • Perform an aortic ultrasound.
  • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to verify coverage of services rendered.
  • Greet and log in patients arriving at the office or clinic.
  • Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Schedule appointments for patients.
  • Obtain referrals and prior authorization.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures, software programs and customer service protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for daily operations of the office.
  • Organized and managed the daily workflow of the medical office, including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and handling billing inquiries.

Medical Assistant- Externship

Dr. Adam Katof
Plainview, NY
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Responsible for patient preparation.
  • Drew blood and assisted doctor with lab procedures.
  • Performed EKG's Performed urinalysis.
  • Answered incoming calls using exceptional phone etiquette skills.
  • Filed, faxed, copied, and distributed laboratory equipment as needed.

Education

Diploma - Medical Assistance

Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY
2010

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management and Administration

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Signs
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Medical Terminology
  • ICD-10, CPT Coding
  • Strong Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
  • Good Time Management
  • Medical Office Administration
  • EMR / EHR- EPIC, Allscripts
  • EPIC MIPS Champion

Timeline

Medical Assistant/ Office Assistant

Nyu Langone
10.2016 - Current

Head Medical Assistant

Shah Medical Group, LLP
10.2010 - 08.2016

Medical Assistant- Externship

Dr. Adam Katof
06.2010 - 08.2010

Diploma - Medical Assistance

Hunter Business School

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management and Administration

Waldorf College
SUZANNE GODINO