Maria Rigas
About Maria Rigas
Maria Rigas is the Admin Operations Lead at NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in healthcare operations and administration.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Maria Rigas currently serves as the Admin Operations Lead at NYU Langone Health. Since 2018, she has been responsible for managing and coordinating clinical and administrative activities for a multi-specialty practice. Her role involves proactive analysis and improvement of internal processes. She also evaluates employee performance and oversees requisitioning and inventory. Additionally, Maria has created and implemented new training materials and programs tailored to the practice and employee needs.
Previous Positions at NYU Langone Health
Before her current role, Maria Rigas worked as an FGP Secretary 1 at NYU Langone Health from 2015 to 2018. In this position, she gained significant experience in administrative support, which laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities. Her tenure in this role allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the institutional operations, setting the stage for her later achievements as Admin Operations Lead.
Early Career Experience
Maria Rigas has a diverse professional background. From 2005 to 2009, she worked at Bloomingdale's in Customer Service/Shipping, where she developed her skills in customer relations and logistics. She then moved on to work as a Community & Content Moderator for Figment LLC from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, Maria worked as a Private Tutor from 2007 to 2015, demonstrating her ability to manage and impart complex information effectively.
Education and Certifications
Maria Rigas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature/Philosophy from Fordham University and a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Queens College. She also completed a Certificate in Healthcare Operations Management from Cornell University in 2020. These educational backgrounds have equipped her with a strong foundation in both the arts and healthcare operations.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria Rigas developed and supervised a location-specific action plan for a hub site. Her initiative was crucial in addressing and managing the unique challenges posed by the pandemic. This experience showcased her capability in crisis management and operational adaptability, proving her to be a vital asset to her team and the institution.