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Angela Damron

Angela Damron

Georgetown,KY

Summary


Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

University of Kentucky
04.2012 - Current

Provide direct patient care, including medical history intake, vitals, injections, and immunizations •
Expedite patient flow, stock clinic rooms, and assist with medication refills • Communicate with
pharmacies, insurance companies, physicians, and patients professionally • Perform front desk tasks:
check‐ins, registration, insurance verification, copay collection • Obtain prior authorizations for
outpatient testing and procedures in Interventional Radiology • Set up peer‐to‐peer reviews between
providers and insurance companies •Handle Workers Compensation cases, securing approvals for
testing and procedures. Collaborate with coders and providers to resolve prior
authorization/denial issues • Part of the COVID‐19 vaccination team.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Georgetown Express Care
07.2017 - 04.2020

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Surgery Coordinator/Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

ENT Specialist
12.2011 - 04.2012

Coordinated testing, labs and other diagnostic data for proper clearance prior to surgery.

Verified insurance coverage and benefits and communicated directly with patient for timely scheduling of clinic appointment and surgery procedure.Assist with in office procedures.

Health Unit Coordinator

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 12.2011

Handled insurance authorizations, patient
registration, and scheduling for procedures • Provided administrative support for doctors and nurses in Labor & Delivery, Nursery, and Level II NICU. Managed employee payroll.

Health Unit Coordinator

Central Baptist Hospital
02.1999 - 02.2004

Assisted physicians and nurses by processing
and entering doctor orders • Scheduled outpatient procedures and obtained prior authorizations. Managed employee scheduling and payroll.

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Kentucky Healthcare Training
Lexington,Ky
01-2016

Skills

  • * Effective patient management
  • * Patient vital signs assessment
  • * Medication management
  • * Management of workload efficiency
  • * Performing routine clinical tasks
  • * Insurance policy validation
  • * Authorization management
  • * Strong communication
  • * Analytical problem-solving
  • * Effective team collaboration
  • * Adaptability
  • * Meticulous attention to detail

Education And Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified in CPR, EKG, and Phlebotomy

Certifications And Skills

CCMA, CPR, EKG, Phlebotomy, Patient care, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, triage, minor procedures, medical equipment operation, Insurance verification, prior authorizations, scheduling, medical records management, front desk operations, Kronos, electronic medical records (EMR), insurance portals, Strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail

Timeline

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Georgetown Express Care
07.2017 - 04.2020

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

University of Kentucky
04.2012 - Current

Surgery Coordinator/Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

ENT Specialist
12.2011 - 04.2012

Health Unit Coordinator

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 12.2011

Health Unit Coordinator

Central Baptist Hospital
02.1999 - 02.2004

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Kentucky Healthcare Training
Angela Damron