Talented professional proven successful in leading administrative team members in high-volume settings. Knowledgeable about regulations, managing files, and producing professional correspondence for diverse needs. Articulate communicator with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Coordinator
LVHN Mental Health Clinic
Allentown, PA
06.2024 - Current
Assists with the coordination of all activities related to the orderly running of the physician practice and team
Supports program leadership in coordinating patient workflows including referral processing, revenue cycle activities (accurate and timely registration, scheduling, benefit verification, precertification, billing)
Coordinates office workflows that support the clinical program including clerical staff duty allocation, coaching, communications, and oversight; data collection and reports; supplies and equipment maintenance; accounts payable and purchase order activities; and medical records/Release of Information management
Supports program leadership in troubleshooting, problem solving, and corrective action in matters relating to clerical program, provider satisfaction, patient satisfaction, service recovery, and quality initiatives
Utilizes, supports, and educates other clerical staff on proper, patient-centered communication including in crisis situations and before handing off to clinical staff
Monitors and ensures that program environment meets practice, departmental, and network standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
Site Manager
LVHN Urology
Scranton, PA
08.2023 - 11.2023
Manages practice scheduling, overtime, and access concerns
Responds proactively to associate feedback and suggestions including satisfaction surveys and patient service recovery
Ensures colleagues follow all standard work for all practice workflows
Conducts regular performance appraisals and provides feedback and coaching for all direct reports
Ensures staff receive adequate training to perform jobs to meet expectations
Identifies talent and helps develop future leaders for the organization
Attempts to resolve conflicts between staff and/or providers, in collaboration with managers and administration
Strives to efficiently accommodate interruptions and changing priorities
Monthly metrics and financial reports.
Practice Coordinator
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Center Valley, PA
06.2021 - 08.2023
Supports Business Plan implementation for office in conjunction with Practice Administrator physician(s) and Regional Manager
Provides support for providers, clinical and clerical staff
Interview and onboarding of new hires
Arranges meetings and schedules appointments for the physicians
Maintains competence in GE Practice Management system -- Master Scheduling
Takes active role in facilitating team approach to functions within the department: Attends departmental meetings, analyzes current procedures, bringing suggestions for improvement to the attention of team members and supervisor for consideration
Works with Practice Administrator, physicians, and Regional Manager to prepare, monitor and attain financial budget
Maintains high level of competence on Physician Billing computer system
Oversees all aspects of billing and financial management in the medical practice
Reports any issues or process improvements to Practice Administrator
Manages all aspects of billing and revenue cycle and carries out St
Luke's Network directives to ensure compliance with all federal and local regulations pertaining to all areas of business and clinical practice
Accounts Receivable/accounts payable
Continually monitors adherence to policies and procedures by all staff
Maintains defined levels of office supplies; prepares purchase orders.
Practice Assistant
Columbia Doctors Otolaryngology Department
NEW YORK, NY
12.2018 - 06.2021
Assists with the coordination of all activities related to the orderly running of the physician practice and team
Schedule surgical cases for the including the coordination of all clinical and administrative documentation required for pre-surgical testing and securing the operating room
Enter surgical orders in EPIC for providers sign off
Maintain, manage, and distribute physician schedules to the practice
Answer phones in a pleasant/responsive manner and direct calls appropriately
Take messages that are clear and legible and disseminate this information to the appropriate parties
Schedule appointments, office visits, ancillary services, surgical cases, and academic activities in accordance with proper protocols
Ensure appropriate documentation is completed for all activities
Cross covered all staff members as needed
Obtain referrals, pre-authorizations and/or pre-certifications for visits, procedures, and surgical cases
Verify all insurance eligibility
Scan patient records and other medical information
Assist in maintaining patient files in accordance with various governmental and practice standards; obtain physician authorization to release medical records
Assist the practice in transitioning to EPIC.
FGP SR Medical Secretary / SURGICAL COORDINATOR
NYU ACC Otolaryngology Department
NEW YORK, NY
10.2013 - 11.2018
Maintain doctors schedule and calendar
Screen telephone calls and route to the appropriate department while taking accurate messages for doctors
Answered patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction
Schedule and confirm appointments for patients/meetings for doctor
Type routine material such as forms, memos, and letters
Monitor work queue in a timely manner
Collect payments
Maintain, update, and scan necessary documents
Obtain Medical records and process medical records request
Handle insurance verification and obtain referrals if needed
Schedule surgery, scans and additional treatments as required
Sort incoming mail and fax
Cross covered all staff members as needed
Train all onboarding staff
Obtain prior authorization for surgical procedures, medication, and testing
Accounts Receivable
Perform other related duties as needed by providers and supervisors.
Medical Receptionist/Call Center
NYU Madison Avenue Orthopedics
NEW YORK, NY
08.2008 - 10.2013
Greeted and screened telephone calls and route to the appropriate department while taking accurate messages for doctors
Scheduled, confirmed, rescheduled appointments and patient transportation when needed
Check-in/Check-out of patients ensuring all medical records were up to date
Handled insurance verification and obtain benefits for in office Procedures (Epidural Injections)
Obtained insurance pre-authorizations for treatments and diagnostic procedures as well as obtain MRI/CT scans/Medication/TTE pre-authorization
Ensured appropriate CPT codes/diagnosis coding are being used during pre-certification/authorization process
Renew physical therapy referrals
Called in medication for patients at doctor’s request
Ordered and obtained authorization for medical supplies for patients
Workers comp
And no fault
Collected co-payments and self-pay patients
Ordered office and medical supplies
Provided coverage for other departments
Translate for doctors as needed
Transfer patient information from Media Manger to Chart Logic and later from Chart logic to Epic.
Director of Care Management & HCBS Services, QA Officer at Alley Valley Mental health clinicDirector of Care Management & HCBS Services, QA Officer at Alley Valley Mental health clinic