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New York, New York, United States

● Provides administrative support to the Executive Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology Department● Coordinates events, meetings, and travel arrangements● Liaison and partner with department's HR team to support activities related to compliance and employee engagement such as, recruitment, onboarding, employee recognition, faculty reappointments, FPPE/OPPEs, faculty and staff evaluations● Prepares and scans pathology slides to create digital images for clinical and research purposes● Responsible for financial budgets for clinical trials/research● Assist in the revision of 200+ Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals yearly● Ensure Quality Assurance compliance ● Administers the Gastroenterology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship program

New York, United States

● Provided administrative support to the Division Administrator of the Anatomic Pathology department ● Skilled in planning and organizing with the ability to complete tasks on deadline● Scheduled conferences, meetings, and events● Maintained complete activity logs and prepare reports● Analyzed/verified/reconciled statistical data ● Responsible for providing accurate cost estimates for research/clinical trials● Assisted in revision of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval ● Coordinated the Gastroenterology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship program ● Responsible for using, reviewing, and reconciling the Procurement Card for the department

● Processed of Slide Send out requests presented by various requestors.● Handled incoming phone calls, facsimiles and mail pertaining to slide requests. ● Obtained patient release authorization forms/consents and applicable processing fee.● Completed research slides/blocks retrieval, files, archives and refiles blocks/ slides by using electronic bar-coding and tracking system.● Responsible for transporting surgical specimens requisitions, slides, blocks, and documents throughout the medical center.

New York, United States

● Organized and scheduled meetings/appointments ● Answered and directed phone calls ● Verified insurance and prior authorization for medical treatment of patients as needed ● Created and distributed office memos, letters, faxes, emails● Maintained and accounted for office supplies and inventory ● Prepared and monitored invoices

Hoboken, Nj

● Performed insurance verification and referral documentation promptly● Collected co-pays or outstanding balances on the date of service● Obtained accurate and updated patient information● Files and maintained medical records● Confirmed and scheduled appointments● Cash management control by processing patients' payments and posting daily transactions● Performed certain follow-up services for patients such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports.● Maintained patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements.

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic community teaching hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabeth town Healthcare Foundation. It also offers a number of Centers of Excellence and specialized major services, including Behavioral Health, Bloodless Medicine, Cancer Care, Cardiology, Diabetes Management, Maternal and Child Health, Renal Services, School of Nursing, Senior Services, Sleep Disorders, Women's Services, Wound Healing and more.I was trained on updating the appointment system for patients, analyzing/collecting data for a TeamSTEPPS intervention plan, and reaching out to pharmacies to update patient’s prescriptions. I also interacted with patients and physicians during leadership rounds. • Increased communication, efficiency, and patient safety in the Women’s Imaging Center • Implemented a communication plan by collecting and analyzing data • Created evaluation surveys for the Women’s Imaging Center • Improved the number of patient and employee satisfaction• Updated patient’s appointments • Conducted leadership rounds to communicate with new patient admits and document feedback• Acquired knowledge on how to use hospital data storage systems such as RIS and SCM to conduct research

Jackson Heights, Ny

● Greeted patients upon arrival , determined their needs and directed them to the proper area of the facility● Accurately registered and scheduled patient appointments ● Obtained patient demographic and verified insurance information at each visit

Master Of Health Administration - Mha, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

B.S. In Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: ● Gamma Sigma Alpha, National Greek Academic Honor Society ● Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated