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.
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