Alina Escobar
San Elizario,TX
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assitant
Southwest Ear Nose & Throat Consultants
El Paso, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Career Centers of El Paso Texas
El Paso, TX08-1991
High School Diploma -
Queen Creek High School
Queen Creek, AZ05-1989
Certificate - Medical Billing
UTEP
El Paso, TXSkills
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Billing
- Medical Terminology
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assitant
Southwest Ear Nose & Throat Consultants
02.2019 - Current
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Career Centers of El Paso Texas
High School Diploma -
Queen Creek High School
Certificate - Medical Billing
UTEP
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