Surgical Technologist at Long Island Ambulatory Surgery Center (2025-01 – 2026-01)
- Scrub and assist in ophthalmologic surgical procedures including cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement, retinal detachment repair, macular hole repair, and other microsurgical eye cases
- Assist in oculoplastic procedures including upper and lower blepharoplasty and eyebrow lifts
- Prepare operating rooms by assembling instruments, equipment, and supplies specific to each procedure
- Maintain strict sterile field integrity in compliance with AORN standards and infection control protocols
- Anticipate surgeon needs by efficiently passing instruments, sutures, and supplies
- Perform and document surgical counts with circulating nurses to ensure patient safety
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, room turnover, and case setup
- Prepared sterile instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
Physician Liaison at C&D Medical Management (2023-10 – 2024-09)
Acted as primary liaison between surgeons, personal injury law firms, and patients.
- Coordinated full continuum of care for legally referred patients, ensuring seamless transitions and improved patient experience
- Managed scheduling, follow-ups, and multidisciplinary care coordination
- Developed and maintained referral networks with specialists and imaging providers to enhance patient access to comprehensive services
- Advocated for patients through in-depth communication and timely follow-up
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians and healthcare management teams to address concerns and streamline operations
- Developed educational materials for physicians on service offerings and clinical updates
- Ensured compliance with regulations while sharing information with outside parties
- Coordinated follow-up visits for discharged patients in order to assess satisfaction levels with services received
Team Lead - Patient Care at Prenuvo (2023-03 – 2023-08)
Oversaw daily operations of a high-volume imaging clinic serving 15-20 patients daily
- Managed staff scheduling, training, and performance oversight
- Educated patients on whole-body imaging procedures to enhance understanding and comfort
- Maintained high standards of patient experience and operational efficiency
- Facilitated team meetings to address challenges and align on objectives
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce bottlenecks
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented changes
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe at Timothy Groth MD PC (2022-07 – 2023-03)
- Took patient vital signs and assisted physicians during examinations and procedures
- Documented office notes in real time during patient visits
- Performed UDS testing and ensured compliance with state guidelines
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination efficiently
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage effectively
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms consistently
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient eligibility seamlessly
Clinical Coordinator at Spinecare Long Island (2019-02 – 2022-06)
- Oversaw operations for neurosurgical practice seeing 20-30 patients daily
- Coordinated advanced imaging authorizations and scheduling to ensure timely patient access to necessary diagnostics
- Acted as liaison between patients and physician with rapid response times
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed clinic workflow for efficient operations
- Implemented electronic health record systems to streamline patient information
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical teams for improved care continuity
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards in daily operations
