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Tamiqua Taffe MA, PACS

Biologics Coordinator
Saint Albans,NY

Summary

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist and Medical Practice Manager with excellent organizational, communication and team-building skills . Professionally trained Medical Assistant with 10 years of experience in private practice with an expertise for high grossing specialty accounts.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
51
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates

Work History

Incyte

Consultant
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Showcase product features to health care professionals and discussed technical details to overcome commerical insurance rejections and unlock access to prescription medication.
  • Engaged clients in informational program discussions and presentations by providing value-added education and product benefits to grow access to prescription medication.

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson & Johnson

Immunology National Faculty
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Deliver presentations to provide insightful and effective methods on gaining commercial insurance access to Janssen products.
  • Educate participants in alternative coverage options for patients through Janssen Patient Support Programs.

AbbVie

Advisory Board
11.2022

Job overview

  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies.

South Nassau Dermatology P.C
Oceanside, NY

Biologics Coordinator
09.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervise clinical and administrative operations of biologic prescription department for 10-physician practice.
  • Compose and submit letters of medical necessity and document appeal updates
  • Routinely schedule and execute patient follow-up calls; answering patient questions as permitted regarding medications, prior authorization and pharmacy dispensing process.
  • Coordinate home and office delivery of prescription medication to help ensure patient compliance.
  • Manage changes to insurance and regulatory requirements, authorization processes mandated step therapy, and rejection or denial codes pertaining to prescribed medications.
  • Review patient charts and dispense prescriptions ensuring completeness (i.e Quantity, dosage, instructions).
  • Identify prescription coverage options for patients with financial difficulties and high deductibles, with special emphasis on patients who are non-covered or underinsured.
  • Created and implemented the use of a patient database.

The Manhattan Center for Headache, Neurology
New York, NY

Practice Manager/Clinical Coordinator
01.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Oversaw accounting, budgeting and financial reporting of clinical operations and special procedures of 3,000-patient volume per year center and ensured smooth and efficient patient care management
  • Responsible for gathering charge information, coding, claims and billing of special procedures and diagnostic imaging processes using systems such as practice management (PM) system, electronic health records (EHR) system, online payer portals, and claims clearinghouse systems
  • Generated occupational medical reports with extensive experience in processing FMLA and Disability claims paperwork, insurance verification and diagnostic authorizations
  • Managed centers largest special procedure billing account grossing $150,000/ annually.
  • Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
  • Boosted staff morale by offering constructive feedback and specific direction.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

NY Metro Sleep, P.C
Bronx, NY

Assistant Manager
07.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
  • Coordinated all out-patient neurological clinical procedures, schedules and oversight materials required for testing and discovery
  • Interfaced with medical director, supportive staff and patient clientele to facilitate outpatient operations including maintenance and delivery of durable medical equipment
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Spearheaded and implemented expansion projects to expand scope of engagement
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Coordinated and planned assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Cross County Medical Care, P.C
Bellerose, NY

Medical Assistant
06.2013 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated in office testing and specialists including: ultrasounds, allergy testing, and podiatry
  • Completed insurance verification and prior authorizations for medical and radiological procedures
  • Performed phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, spirometry exams, and tuberculosis screening injections, gathered patient data for interpretation by physician. and 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 as well as adherence to health and safety policies.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, and compassionate environment.

Education

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nursing (RN)
09.2022 - Current

University Overview

  • Dean's List Fall 2022/Spring 2023
  • Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

The Allen School of Health Sciences
Jamaica, NY

Diploma from Medical Assistant
06.2012 - 2013.08

University Overview

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science (No Degree) from Human Development And Family Studies
2008.08 - 2010.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

University Overview

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science (No Degree) from Health Administration and Management
2016.06 - 10.2019

University Overview

Skills

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Certification

Basic Life Support

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Mu Eta Chapter 2009 - Present
  • The National Honor Society for Leadership and Success 2021 - Present
  • Biologic Coordinators of Dermatology 2022 - Present

Software

EClinical Works, CureMD, Greenway Prime Suite, Misys Tiger, Allscripts, Manufacturer, EMR/EHR HUB Portals

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Timeline

Consultant
Incyte
10.2023 - Current

Basic Life Support

10-2023

Human Subject Research - Basic

02-2023
Immunology National Faculty
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson & Johnson
01.2023 - Current

Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS)

12-2022
Advisory Board
AbbVie
11.2022
LaGuardia Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nursing (RN)
09.2022 - Current
Biologics Coordinator
South Nassau Dermatology P.C
09.2018 - Current
Practice Manager/Clinical Coordinator
The Manhattan Center for Headache, Neurology
01.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Manager
NY Metro Sleep, P.C
07.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant
Cross County Medical Care, P.C
06.2013 - 05.2015
The Allen School of Health Sciences
Diploma from Medical Assistant
06.2012 - 2013.08
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science (No Degree) from Human Development And Family Studies
2008.08 - 2010.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (No Degree) from Health Administration and Management
2016.06 - 10.2019

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