Surgical Scheduler/Coordinator ~ Office Manager
Area of Focus: Medical Field
Qualifications Profile
Highly organized, results-driven, and detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in surgical support operations, office administration, medical management, and client relations. Efficient at handling scheduling, obtaining required authorization from all insurances, and answering high-volume phone calls while performing multiple tasks within service-oriented work environment. Armed with excellent collaboration, and communication skills in cultivating relationships with patients, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Epic System, Medical Manager, and Chart Logic.
Areas of Expertise
Production Efficiency Oversight
Administrative Support
Recordkeeping and Documentation
Billing and Coding Management
Clinical and Medical Procedures
Customer Needs Assessment
Relevant Experience
New York University at Madison Avenue Orthopedic • New York, NY (2008–Present)
Surgical Coordinator – NYU Langone Health 2013–Present
Billing Associate 2010–2013
Front Desk 2008–2010
Provide assistance with overall surgical procedures, while securing medical clearances and pre-admission testing within set timeframe, as well as documented surgical cases into Epic
Manage the billing and coding of various medical claims, as well as acquire authorization for surgical and radiology procedures from all insurances, including worker’s compensation
Hold responsibility in overseeing patient’s check-in and check-out on daily basis
Administer the scheduling, insurance pre-certification, filing, and electronic medical records
Demonstrate competency in performing diverse administrative functions, including answering multiline telephone and scheduling appointment
Communicate with patients through phone and in-person interaction
Function as acting supervisor in charge of overseeing staff productivity when needed
Earned several recognitions for outstanding work performance, including employee of the month and 5-year of Service Award
Physical Therapy of Harlem – New York, NY (2004-2006)
Office Manager 2005–2006
Physical Therapy Assistant 2004–2005
Provided hands-on assistance to patients on their daily routines and activities
Performed wide range of administrative duties, such as responding to multiple phone calls, creating appointment schedules, and filing pertinent documentations
Gained needed authorization from appropriate insurances for additional sessions
Took charge of opening and closing the facility
Other Experience
Radio City Music Hall • New York, NY
Usher/Lead – Guest Relations Department 2005–2010
Education
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration• 2018
Herkimer Community College • Herkimer, NY
Certification
Medical Billing and Coding – Anthem