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Aloha Ray

Lebanon,OR

Summary

Skilled Certified Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Samaritan Medical Plaza, adept in medical records management and exhibiting exceptional attention to detail. Successfully navigated insurance intricacies and enhanced HIPAA compliance, demonstrating a significant improvement in patient care efficiency. Transitioned from a receptionist to a certified professional through dedication and hands-on learning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Samaritan Medical Plaza
Lebanon, OR
12.2021 - Current
  • Rooming the patient and taking vitals.
  • Implementing patient medical records/information into their charts in the Epic system.
  • Setting up and assisting the provider in medical procedures.
  • Giving the appropriate vaccines to patients.
  • Providing information to co-workers and providers about what is covered under different patients' insurances that can be done in the clinic or needs to be done at a pharmacy.
  • Scheduling or rescheduling patient appointments.
  • Corresponding with other health care professionals via phone or fax.
  • Working in the in-basket in the Epic system in a timely manner.
  • Managing and updating the RHC (Rural Health Community) binders for the clinic, with the required licenses, in order to stay compliant for 2023 and 2024. 2025 will be completed in December 2024.
  • Phlebotomy.
  • Ordering CGM supplies.
  • Doing prior authorizations and appeals for patient medications.
  • I would like to add that I was a receptionist for the first six months I was with Samaritan. I then moved to the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program, where I learned hands-on at the clinic for 10 months and did my schooling at home after work. I passed my certification test in October 2023 and have been a Medical Assistant since then.

Medication Technician

Century Fields Assisted Living
Lebanon, OR
06.2006 - 04.2014
  • Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
  • Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
  • Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
  • Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
  • Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
  • Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
  • Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
  • Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

Samaritan
Lebanon, OR
08-2023

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR
06-2021

Coding Reimbursement Specialist - Medical Coding And Billing

Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR
06-2021

Skills

  • Insurance confirmation
  • Clinical applications
  • Medical coding and billing
  • Medical records management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Needs assessments
  • Patient documentation
  • Problem-solving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Samaritan Medical Plaza
12.2021 - Current

Medication Technician

Century Fields Assisted Living
06.2006 - 04.2014

Certified Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

Samaritan

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Linn Benton Community College

Coding Reimbursement Specialist - Medical Coding And Billing

Linn Benton Community College

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