Aileen Haight
19 Hamil Court
Clifton, NJ 07013
Email:   [Send email using form at bottom]
Cell phone: 201-388-1785


Objective:	To find a position which utilizes and challenges my talents and
training in all aspects of the medical field.

EXPERIENCE:

June 2008		New Jersey Plastic Surgery - Montclair, New Jersey
July 2008		Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary - 30 day intern

*	Patient scheduling
* 	Facilitate movement of patients between exam rooms, photography room and
surgical suites
*	Acquire patient information both personal and medical	
*	Assist physician with consultations and follow up examinations on patients
*	Authorize and arrange surgical procedures
*	Patient post operative follow up - suture removal, bandage removal,
debridement of wounds
*	Transcription of medical notes and consultation letters to referring
physicians

October 1991 - 	Ahmed A.  Mekkawy, M.D. - Clifton, New Jersey
Present		Medical Assistant

			* 	Facilitate movement of patients between exam and testing rooms
* 	Acquire patient information both personal and medical
* 	Assist physician with exams on patients
* 	Review of vital signs and chief complaint
* 	Arrange follow up appointments with physician as well as arranging
appointments for radiologic exams and surgical procedures
* 	Preauthorization of any needed exams or surgeries
* 	Verify prescription medication on patient’s and authorize prescription
refills through the Iscribe Unit
* 	Medical Billing
* 	Payment posting
* 	Perform electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, urinalysis, finger
stick blood tests and reading of tuberculin skin tests
* 	Suture removals and applying bandages as necessary to open wounds
* 	Instruct patients on proper usage of metered dose inhalers, nebulizers, CPAP
and BiPAP
* 	In charge of ordering necessary medical supplies
* 	Medical transcription



September 2007 -	Physician Group Management
May 2008		Account Manager/Medical Biller

*	Customer service
*	Post charges for medical procedures
*	Post payment from insurance companies
*	Perform appeals for denied claims
*	Assist patients is getting non participating claims paid
*	Electronic eligibility status


April 2004 -		SleepCare Inc. - Sparta, New Jersey
August 2007		Polysomnographer

* 	Discuss necessity for requested test with patient
* 	Review of patient’s medical history and medication 
* 	Apply appropriate diagnostic leads to patient for all night polysomnography,
CPAP or BiPAP titration.
*	Document necessary medical information in half hour increments as dictated by
lab

September 2001 - 	Diagnostic Imaging - Clifton, New Jersey
June 2005		Radiologic Secretary

* 	Verified patient appointments
* 	Verified all preauthorizations were in place prior to required testing
* 	Explained proper procedures to patients to ensure a correct test
* 	Assembled all patient paperwork and charts for the prior day
*	Inputted patient information into computer
* 	Performed Bone Density tests under direct supervision of Board Certified
Radiologist when directed
* 	Medical transcription



March 1992 - 		Passaic General Hospital – Passaic, NJ
March 1998		Medical Transcriptionist

* 	Medical transcription in cardiac services. Reports including
electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress tests and cardiac catheterization.


EDUCATION		Berdan Institute - Totowa, New Jersey
Certificate received in 1991

Clifton High School - Clifton, New Jersey
Graduated 1990

SKILLS		 Knowledgeable in computer programs: ACPC, Medical Manager and Medics
Premier, Microsoft Word and Excel.  Currently hold BCLS certificate. 
Multitasking teamplayer.

REFERENCES	Available upon request