Expertise:
Health care management; Customer relations; Health care information technology; Financial reporting; Administration; Staff development; Customer service; Team building
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Spending time with her two children
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Health Care and Administration, Glendale University (2009)
Affiliations Awards:
New Jersey Medical Group Management Association; New Member Committee, Medical Office Managers Society; AAPC
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career include earning a degree and becoming a certified professional coder (CPC). Ms. Schwartz was at the time a working single mother, and it was difficult for her work, raise small children and go to school. Nevertheless, through hard work and dedication, along with patience on the part of her children, she was able to accomplish what she set out to do.
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and the good mentors she had when she first entered the industry.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was attracted to the broad scope and ever-evolving nature of the health care field. She likes always having something new to learn and facing new and interesting challenges.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Schwartz began her health care career in a clinical setting as a medical assistant and is now working on the administrative side. For the past five years, she has been with the same company, and has advanced to become a business office manager in the corporate office.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working in a central billing office; Managing a group of billing and accounts receivable employees; Ensuring that all accounts receivable and payable are done correctly; Complying with regulations
Education Certifications:
Certified Professional Coder (2009)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Schwartz hopes to be working in a large medical practice as an administrator.