Candace Theriot
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Anne Arundel Dermatology Association
05.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
Medstar Dundalk Women's Care
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Ideal Pain Management
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
- Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Patient Specialist 1
St Lukes Elmore
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
- Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
United States Air Force (Contract)
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed complex medical records to identify discrepancies in accuracy and completeness.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Education
No Degree - Certified Clinical Medical Assisting
Ed2Go Through Morgan State University
Online Program06.2021
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale, MS05.2001
Skills
- Medical Office Administration
- Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Compassionate Caregiver
- CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Anne Arundel Dermatology Association
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medstar Dundalk Women's Care
01.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Ideal Pain Management
01.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Specialist 1
St Lukes Elmore
08.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
United States Air Force (Contract)
02.2013 - 08.2016
No Degree - Certified Clinical Medical Assisting
Ed2Go Through Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
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