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Audrey Villarreal

Brownsville ,TEXAS

Summary

Respectful Medical Records Specialist with superior attention to detail and skill in evaluating and correcting health records. Bilingual go-getter with expertise scanning and indexing medical records to appropriate chart. Excellent work ethic and exemplary time management skills, demonstrated over 4 years of industry expertise.

Dependable Medical Records Specialist with 4 -year background in document assessment and quality review. Driven performer skilled in managing subpoena and court order processing. Enthusiastic and committed to accuracy, with great decision-making skills.

Reliable employee seeking medical assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical assistant position in any environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Enthusiastic medical assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of customer service and patient health and training in medical community . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in medicine.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs
01.2022 - Current
  • Mailed patient appointment letters.
  • Maintained and obtained medical records.
  • Verified and updated clinical records.
  • Provided backup support to office staff by completing billing and filing tasks, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
  • Built positive rapport with patients to make patients feel comfortable during uncomfortable procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients at different specialty clinics.
  • Interviewed patients to verify and update clinical and demographic records.
  • Used CTM and CPRS to maintain and record patient data and generate reports.
  • Organized patient records to research records, extract medical information and review records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.

Medical Records Technician

Kitsap Mental Health Services
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
  • Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
  • Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures, typically within 8-hour period.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
  • Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Maintained historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures and therapies with standard classification systems.
  • Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
  • Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Supported smooth admission and discharge processes by handling associated documents.
  • Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
  • Prepared and processed forms for government healthcare programs.
  • Posted billings to medical insurance providers.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Created new physical and computer-based files.

Petty Officer

US Navy
12.2014 - 07.2020
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
  • Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
  • Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
  • Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
  • Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.

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  • Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response.
  • Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
  • Referred and screened patients to make best use of resources, triage staff and serve community members.
  • Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
  • Assessed and forwarded procedure and service details to correct coding staff to best categorize for insurance purposes.
  • Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
  • Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
  • Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.
  • Disseminated sensitive patient information and coordinated with translators to offer personalized service to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Contributed to and helped lead employee staff meetings, reporting trends in procedures, advising leadership on resources needed and preparing information to be disseminated.
  • Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.
  • Fielded concerns surrounding patients and care, liaising between physician, patient and insurance company.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.

Medical Assistant

Valley Day And Night Clinic
08.2009 - 06.2014
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Medical terminology understanding
  • Medical office administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Paperwork processing
  • Medical transcription
  • Records management
  • Case management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Staff education and training
  • Payment collection
  • Records review
  • Office administration
  • Shorthand writing
  • Mail handling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Database administration
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Responsible
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer and client relations
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Good listening skills
  • Training development aptitude
  • Recordkeeping strengths
  • Technical Support
  • Administrative support
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • Medical Record Assessment
  • Recordkeeping Skills
  • Medical Terminology Understanding
  • Patient Records Maintenance
  • Patient Appointment Management
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Office Support
  • Patient Scheduling Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Computer Literacy
  • Appointment Scheduling Expertise
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Medical Terminology Proficiency
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving Aptitude
  • Patient Care Coordination

Timeline

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs
01.2022 - Current

Medical Records Technician

Kitsap Mental Health Services
08.2020 - 08.2021

Petty Officer

US Navy
12.2014 - 07.2020

Medical Assistant

Valley Day And Night Clinic
08.2009 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Hanna High School
Audrey Villarreal