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Education
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Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler

TAFIANI E. WATSON

MOUNT SINAI WEST
Yonkers,NY
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Experienced with healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations and support patient care. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols ensures smooth coordination and effective patient communication.

Work History

Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler

5 Years 9 Months
MOUNT SINAI WEST | 02.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated surgical schedules with surgeons, anesthesiology, and operating room teams to maintain workflow accuracy.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts and urgent changes while preserving case continuity and provider availability.
  • Managed incoming calls, providing essential office information, addressing inquiries, and routing calls to appropriate staff.
  • Confirmed insurance coverage and secured pre-authorizations to facilitate timely patient care.
  • Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
  • Assisted providers with procedures, ensuring timely support and patient comfort during visits.
  • Facilitated efficient procedure execution by helping providers and addressing patient needs, ensuring timely support and patient comfort during visits.
  • Maintained cleanliness by sanitizing, restocking, and organizing exam rooms and medical equipment. exam rooms and medical equipment.

Medical Assistant

1 Year 10 Months
NUVANCE HEALTH | 04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Keep record of specimen and medication fridges
  • Pre-load patient charts for physicians to include updates lab and/or imaging
  • Acquired necessary documentation for onboarding new patients
  • Initiate Prior Authorization through calling insurances or via CoverMyMeds online portal.
  • Answered telephones, greeted patients, and assisted front office staff.
  • Create worklist for staff for continued efficiency regarding patient care.
  • Supported rheumatology operations and patient care

Medical Assistant

4 Years 5 Months
CITY DERM | 07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Assisted a physician and physician's assistant in a fast-paced medical setting.
  • Performed clinical and administrative duties for medical and cosmetic dermatology, ensuring efficient patient care.
  • Clinical duties included setting up the examination room prior to an appointment, prepping and instructing patients on surgical procedures, such as skin tag removals, biopsies, excisions, chemical peels and liquid nitrogen treatment.
  • Facilitated surgical and cosmetic procedures by handing tools to the dermatologist.
  • Clerical duties incorporated greeting patients, discussing dermatological conditions and care with patients, answering phones, making photocopies, typing letters or documents for dermatologist, transcribing dermatologists notes into EMR system, data entry, scheduling appointments for surgical procedures, and ordering medical supplies.

Coordinator

5 Years 7 Months
BERGES INSTITUTE | 11.2011 - 06.2017
  • Organized project documentation, records, and status updates for accurate reporting.
  • Optimized website content for search engine visibility, increasing organic traffic growth rate over time.
  • Resolved routine office issues promptly, supporting uninterrupted daily operations and customer service.
  • Improved patient relations by proactively addressing concerns or complaints with professionalism and empathy.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by assisting colleagues when needed, fostering a supportive work environment for all employees.

Shift Supervisor

1 Year 8 Months
PRET A MANGER | 04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Supported upper management in daily operations, ensuring compliance with service and quality standards.
  • Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout the organization.
  • Coordinated inventory receiving, auditing, and restocking to maintain operational efficiency during shifts.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working a safe working environment.
  • Developed interactive team building activities to enhance communication and teamwork. to engage staff and customers to meet revenue targets.
  • Monitored work areas to identify any safety concerns and maintain operational efficiency. to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Social Science

THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER | White Plains, New York | 05-2015

Healthcare Services Administration

Skills

COMPUTERS | Microsoft Office Suite; Google Suite; Medical equipment maintenance; Patient communication; ADP Workforce Now; EWC
EPIC
EMR
HIPAA compliance
Customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Medical terminology
Patient triage
Patient scheduling

Certification

  • NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION
  • Registered Medical Assistant, Basic Life Support Certified, CPR Certified

Timeline

Medical Assistant

NUVANCE HEALTH
04.2022 - 02.2024Read More

Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler

MOUNT SINAI WEST
02.2021 - CurrentRead More

Medical Assistant

CITY DERM
07.2017 - 12.2021Read More

Shift Supervisor

PRET A MANGER
04.2015 - 12.2016Read More

Coordinator

BERGES INSTITUTE
11.2011 - 06.2017Read More

THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER

Associates of Applied Science from Social Science
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TAFIANI E. WATSON