Berenis Baez
Serena Village
Bavaro, Punta Cana
acxfco@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Ability to manage demanding work load, understand the importance of formulating goals and prioritizing tasks
Vast knowledge of general office procedures, keen administrative skills, and medical terminology
Team oriented, responsible, flexible, reliable, highly motivated
15 years of medical experience--pediatric through geriatric
Proficient in IDX, CROWN EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Bilingual -English/Spanish
Professional Experience:
Columbia University Medical Center New York 4/2012-6/2016
Department of Endocrinology-- Administrative Assistant
Department of Neurology-- Senior Medical Secretary
Manage calendar for 3 providers
Sort mail and correspondence
Attend monthly meetings
Answer telephone calls, route calls to appropriate personnel, take message
Copying, faxing, scanning, filing, and other duties assigned
Registration of new patients
Schedule and confirm appointments via IDX
Receive/obtain referrals
Verify insurance eligibility via IDX or MPV Experian, explain range of potential charge for visit and patient’s financial obligation including co-pay
Collect co-payments and patient fees
Schedule procedures such as Routine/Ambulatory EEG’s, MRI/MRA, PET scan, NUC MED, CT scan, etc.
Obtain prior authorization when needed
Call in/or faxing prescription requests
Department of Pediatrics/ Manhattan Child Advocacy Center 1/2009-12/2011
Senior Office Medical Assistant
Manage provider schedule
Maintain database for case tracking
Assist with the coordination of pediatric resident rotation
Coordinate and attend weekly case meetings
Preparation of subpoenas and certification of medical records
Maintain inventory of supplies
Answer telephone, route call, or take message
Copying, faxing, scanning, filing, and other duties assigned
Obtain patient medical history, vital signs, lab/test results
Prepare examination rooms
Prepare patient for examination; assist medical providers during examination and treatment procedures
Collect blood and other laboratory specimens such as STI cultures, urinalysis, pregnancy test, rapid strep, rape kits and prepare for transport/testing
Clean/sterilize equipment and properly dispose of contaminated supplies
Registration of new patients
Schedule and confirm appointments via IDX
Receive/obtain referrals
Verify insurance eligibility via IDX or MPV Experian, explain range of potential charge for visit and patient’s financial obligation including co-pay
Obtain prior authorization when needed
Call in/or faxing prescription requests
Montefiore Medical Center/Children’s Hospital Bronx, NY 11/2006-4/2008
Sleep Technician
Obtain patient medical history, lab/test results
Prepare examination rooms and maintain inventory of supplies
Prepare patient for examination; assist medical providers during examination and treatment procedures
perform polysomnographic testing
Clean/sterilize equipment and properly dispose of contaminated supplies
Education:
Bronx Community College Bronx, NY 2008
Associate Degree in Human Services
Dean’s List: Fall 2005
Fall 2007
Internship:
Katrina Corps New Orleans, LA
Leake & Watts Bronx, NY
Mandl School of Allied Health New York, NY 2002
Certificate---Medical Office Assistant