Maria Romano Gardner
About Maria Romano Gardner
Maria Romano Gardner is an Advanced Administrative Assistant and Surgery Scheduler at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has worked since 2014. She coordinates financial arrangements and schedules surgical procedures, acting as a liaison between patients and physicians.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Maria Romano Gardner has served as an Advanced Administrative Assistant and Surgery Scheduler at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for discussing and coordinating financial arrangements prior to surgery, which includes the collection of pre-payments. She acts as a liaison between patients and referring physicians, facilitating communication and coordination for surgical procedures. Additionally, she ensures that all billing and insurance information is current and accurate, obtaining pre-certification and referrals as needed.
Education and Expertise
Maria Romano Gardner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations from California University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her current roles. She also completed her secondary education at Carlynton Jr/Sr High School. Her expertise includes coordinating surgical procedures, troubleshooting operational issues, and managing patient communications.
Background
Before her current positions, Maria Romano Gardner worked at Comcast as an Inside Sales Consultant from 1999 to 2013, accumulating 14 years of experience in sales. This background contributed to her skills in customer service and communication, which she applies in her current administrative roles. She has been working in the Greater Pittsburgh Area for over a decade, contributing to healthcare administration and patient coordination.
Achievements
In her role as an Advanced Administrative Assistant and Surgery Scheduler, Maria Romano Gardner coordinates both in-patient and out-patient surgical procedures. She ensures that all necessary pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, and post-operative appointments are arranged efficiently. She also completes special projects as assigned, demonstrating her ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively within her department.