Karina Alba Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

United States

Serves to coordinate patient care and physician activity by greeting all patients/ visitors, answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient medical records. Maintain appointment schedule template. Responsible for communicating schedule changes to the appropriate staff members and physicians/ providers. Coordinate the ongoing operation of the check-in process and front desk to ensure that quality services provid- ed are cost effective and efficient. Receive patient at arrival and verify and obtain all necessary information and signatures in accordance with NEMG policies and procedures. Answer telephone calls to office, assists callers in a pleasant manner, takes accurate and complete messages and refer callers to appropriate personnel when necessary. Maintain proper tele- phone etiquette when speaking with patients/companies and healthcare team. When necessary, executes all necessary pre- authorizations as required by insurance companies for upcoming diagnostic tests and procedures. Track referrals coming into the practice. Maintain electronic medical records and/or paper medical charts in accordance with NEMG policies and procedures. Responsible for daily activities including but not limited to message retrieval from answering service, voice- mail, retrieval and distribution of faxes, filing, photocopying, opening and sorting mail. Forwards phones to answering service and notifies answering service about the physicians on-call status. Collect and reconcile co-pay collections/cash drawers (cash, checks, credit card payments) within Epic in accordance with NEMG policy and procedures. Collaborate in the development of and contributes to individual team, and department quality improvement and evaluation activities. At- tend and actively participate in staff meetings.

New York, United States

Provide information about WIC Program benefits, related services, and enroll eligible participants in the WIC Program to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult age group. Provide all relevant services and perform administrative tasks, as required, to achieve timely and efficient services and initial certification/subsequent certification processes for eligible participants including Non-Traditional Certification process when WICSIS is non-functional. Determine program eligibility by assessing participants’ income, categorical, residential qualifications, and collect information for a complete nutrition assessment including anthropometry procedure for participants and send the participant to the lab when hematology result is required. Complete participants’ information in WICSIS (WIC Statewide Information System) for Income, Category, Residential, and Maintain Nutritional & Behavioral Data. Provide participants with referral to health or community services when necessary. Promote outreach for potential eligible families to increase awareness of the WIC Program in the community. Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Open Door Family Medical Centers. Participate in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated training program by the State, Open Door and the WIC Program

Rye, New York

Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle coach will help you change your lifestyle by learning about healthy eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course. Topics covered include nutrition, getting started with physical activity, overcoming stress, staying motivated, and more. After the initial sessions, you will meet monthly for up to a year for added support to help them maintain their progress.LIVESTRONG Coach

Rye, Ny

Triathlon Coach - educate the athletes on different aspects of triathlon; skills of swimming, cycling and running. Design a training plan geared toward their athlete’s needs as well as learn strength specific training for triathletes and key workouts. Athletes will also learn about nutrition periodization and mental skills, two vital aspects to master in the sport of triathlon. Master Swim Coach - Set goals for the club. Develop a seasonal plan for the club. Help each swimmer set individual goals. Write workouts. Offer stroke development clinics with video filming options. Health Behavior Smart Program - health promotion program to increase health-smart behaviors (physical activity and healthy eating behaviors) amount the community.Diabetes Prevention Program - Emphasize the overarching goal of preventing type 2 diabetesFocus on making lasting lifestyle changes, rather than simply completing the curriculumBuild up to moderate changes in diet and physical activity that lead to 5% to 7% weight loss in the first 6 months. Discuss strategies for self-monitoring of diet and physical activity, building participant self-efficacy and social support to maintain lifestyle changes, and problem-solving to overcome common weight loss, physical activity, and healthy eating challenges. Weigh participants at each session. Provide participant materials to support program goals.Healthy Heart Ambassador - a program designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure through an evidence-based program that combine four elements: Blood Pressure, Self-Monitoring, Physical Activity Tracking, Nutrition Education and Personalized Support.LIFESTRONG - Cancer Survivor Exercise Instructor - The instructors are trained in cancer survivorship, post-rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. Spanish/English

Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus,

Developing projects within the Montefiore Health Store Initiative (MHSI) and Associate Wellness Programs. Specific projects include the creation of a system-wide Associate Wellness Champions Program, and coordinating the MHSI marketing campaign with local community groups to increase promotion of and demand for healthy food and beverages in Bronx neighborhoods.

New York, United States

Utilized Microsoft Word to type letters and contracts for customers to meet company deadlines. Provided both written and verbal translation (Spanish/English) to customers and employees. Organized and filed bills for approximately 150 customer accounts. Updated customer accounts utilizing Microsoft Excel and follow up to ensure accurate services are provided. Answered phones and provide professional customer service to both new and returning clients.

Professional Medical Coding, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Education & Promotion / Community Health Nutrition, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad

Accounting Technology/Technician And Bookkeeping A.S, Accounting Technology/Technician And Bookkeeping

Clerical positions in accounting firms, corporations, banks and small businesses. It balances accounting and office technology theory.

Dietitician Technitian, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Associate Degree

The dietetic technician is responsible for securing and evaluating a patient’s diet history; interpreting a physician’s diet orders.

Holistic Health Counselor, Health And Wellness, General

Be a source of positive change. Do what you love and love what you do. Set an example of self-development and growth. Live each day.