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BARBARA GONET

Fairhaven,MA

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity. Professionally trained Medical Assistant with experience ensuring high standards. Easily adaptable to changing environments and demands. Customer service oriented with greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient charts.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/Medical Assistant

Nada Zaknoun MD
09.2002 - Current

Developed and implemented office policies and procedures while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

Did Credentialing for all Insurance Companies.

Patient billing, Insurance billing, collections and posting of all payments

Interviewed and trained medical office team

Managed office, appointment management

Did all prior authorizations for specialty medications, medications and radiology testing

Did Insurance referrals for specialist

Ordered and maintained supply inventory for office

Interviewed patients to determine reason for visit and documented current concerns and updated medication, surgery and allergy list.

Collected laboratory samples and preformed in office testing for urinalysis, COVID , strep, RSV and Flu testing and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.

Cleaned restocked and organized exam

rooms

Administered vaccines and Prolia injections and Nebulizer treatments

EKG

Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacy

Entered orders into the EHR systerm

Certified Medical Assistant

Gleason And Greenfield Pediatrics
06.2001 - 08.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Did all vaccines and treatments
  • Ordered vaccines from the state
  • triage phone calls from patients
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Certified Medical Assistant

Bertram E Howard MD
06.1983 - 06.1998
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
  • Answered telephone calls
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Did Insurance billing

Education

Certificate in Medical Assisting - Medical Assistant

The Bryman School - Tempe
Brookline, MA
06.1983

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
06.1982

High School Diploma -

Holy Family High School
New Bedford, MA
06.1979

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Employee Training
  • Administrative Support
  • Billing
  • Office Management
  • Vitals/ Assessment
  • Patient History, SOAP charting, detailed description of visits, patient history
  • EKG
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Vaccines
  • EMR- NextGen, Quest Quamun
  • Insurance and Patient Billing
  • General Office Skills

Timeline

Office Manager/Medical Assistant

Nada Zaknoun MD
09.2002 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Gleason And Greenfield Pediatrics
06.2001 - 08.2022

Certified Medical Assistant

Bertram E Howard MD
06.1983 - 06.1998

Certificate in Medical Assisting - Medical Assistant

The Bryman School - Tempe

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bristol Community College

High School Diploma -

Holy Family High School
BARBARA GONET