Manager Administrative Assistant

Sharon Garabedian

**** ****** ***** . ****** ****, TX 77573 . 832-***-**** . Cell: (860)

***-**** . abj1qg@r.postjobfree.com

Administrative Professional

Valued associate with extensive experience managing medical billing and

coding functions in various office settings. Draw on solid organizational

abilities to maintain efficient filing systems. History of increasing

patients' access to affordable healthcare and dental coverage. Proficient

with Microsoft Office applications, as well as Lytec and Clinicworks

software. Skilled at using office equipment, including fax machines,

printers, and scanners. Exercise discretion in handling confidential,

sensitive information. Dependable contributor with exceptional work ethic

and strong commitment to providing highest level of support to both

patients and colleagues. Key career highlight includes:

. Liaised between orthopedic doctor and construction team during opening

of two new office locations. Visited area physicians and marketed

practice through monthly newspaper ads. Provided physician with

progress updates, purchased medical/office supplies, and planned open

houses. Successfully coordinated office opening while driving referral

business.

Work History

Aspen Dental, Torrington, CT 2006-2010

Assistant Manager, 2009-2010

Confirmed appointments, audited charts, and made daily bank deposits.

Contacted insurance companies to obtain benefits information; advised

patients' of their financial responsibilities. Posted billing payments to

customer accounts in timely manner. Managed 10 associates, including

dentist, hygienist, and lab technician.

Patient Service Representative, 2006-2009

Answered multi-line phone system, scheduled appointments, and verified

patient benefits. Prepared medical charts for patient visits.

Connecticut Hand Specialists, Bristol, CT 2002-2006

Office Manager, 2004-2006

Supervised two staff members and provided training on standard office

procedures. Made weekly bank deposits and posted insurance payments;

appealed with insurance companies. Supported practitioner credentialing

process and terminated employees when necessary.

Front Desk Receptionist, 2002-2004

Contacted insurance companies for pre-authorization of surgeries and

diagnostic testing procedures. Provided telephone reception.

Orthopedic Associates, LLC, Houston, TX 2001-2002

Medical Records Coordinator

Prepared charts for clinic visits and verified reports for physician

review. Processed requests for attorneys, physicians, and Texas Workforce

Commission; handled billing functions. Ordered office supplies.

Vernon Manor Health Care Center, Vernon, CT 1995-1999

Medical Records Clerk

Managed admission and discharge records for JCAHO-accredited facility.

Prepared resident roster for state of Connecticut. Processed attorney and

insurance company requests and billed appropriately. Maintained

documentation and destroyed mature records.

From 1997-1999, served as administrative assistant with Vernon Manor Health

Care Center.

Education, Training, & Computer Skills

Completed coursework towards Allied Health and Science degree, Manchester

Community Technical College, CT.

Professional Development Seminar: Communicating With Diplomacy and Medical

Billing.

Completed MS Office Word and Excel training at New Horizons Computer

Learning Center.

Also, proficient with Clinicworks and Lytec software.

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