Brenda Barraco
534 E Brookport Street, Covina,,CA
Summary
Driven Professional with over 20 years of diverse leadership in healthcare. With a vast knowledge of Adult Medicine, as well as Hematology/Oncology. Currently in charge of the Medical side of Oncology/Hematology department while working closely with Senior Leadership to ensure a well run office environment, as well as assisting the Infusion Center staff when required. I Possess a great understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader. I am a responsible and dependable team player with a strong focus on bridging provider and patient relations while effectively providing quality patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Medical Assistant
Complete Care Community Health Center
Pasadena, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Schedule appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interview and engage patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organize charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educate patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collaborate with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Partner with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Obtain Insurance eligibility
- Obtain authorization from insurance for visits, procedures and medications
- Schedule outpatient procedures and inform patient with regards to appointment
- Answer patient calls and emails in a timely manner
Medical Assistant
Shapiro, Stafford, Yee and Polonsky, PC
Arcadia, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Magan Medical Clinic, Inc. Part of Optum
Covina, CA
01.2000 - 12.2020
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/Emphasis in Geriatrics
Southern New Hampshire University
2018
Associate of Science - General Education
Citrus Community College
2012
Certificate - Medical Assistant
North-West College
2000
Skills
- Strong medical background
- Efficiently supervise Medical Hematology/Oncology Department
- Assist Infusion Center Staff within MA Scope as needed
- Adult Medicine Management Experience
- Work independently and as a part of a team
- Address and resolve provider, employee and patient concerns
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong knowledge of insurances
- Inventory and supply management
Timeline
Oncology Medical Assistant
Complete Care Community Health Center
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Shapiro, Stafford, Yee and Polonsky, PC
01.2020 - 08.2021
Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Magan Medical Clinic, Inc. Part of Optum
01.2000 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/Emphasis in Geriatrics
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - General Education
Citrus Community College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
North-West College