Personable Medical Assistant bringing several years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Adventist HealthCare
Germantown, Maryland
01.2025 - Current
Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and scheduled follow-up visits as needed.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Obtain vital signs, weight, height, temperature, current medications,medical history, reason for visit, and other relevant patient information
Scheduling patient appointments as well entering information into E-Clinical EMR.
Verification of insurance eligibility prior to testing or immunotherapy treatment
Obtained prior authorizations for medications
Part time Registered Medical Assistant
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
Rockville, MD
02.2024 - 01.2025
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height before each appointment
Answering patient calls to schedule, cancel or reschedule appointments
Scheduling biohazard pick ups and materials needed for the office
Assisted with the completion of paperwork, ensuringverification of insurance eligibility prior to testing orimmunotherapy treatmentPrepared and administered allergen immunotherapy treatments;biological treatments, including Xolair injections; and fluvaccinations to patientsPerformed specialized patient testing procedures, including allergy,intradermal skin, pulmonary function, peak flow meter, and exhalednitric oxide testingProvided patient consultation and education on symptommanagement, medication use, and injectionsObtained prior authorizations for procedures and medicationsEnsured the proper handling and submission of all billingdocumentation to the appropriate recipientMaintained inventory and oversaw ordering, receiving, and securityof asthma and idiopathic urticaria medications, in accordance withpolicy and procedures
Registered Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
Medical and Wellness Center Olney
Olney, MD
01.2023 - 01.2024
Answering phones, Scheduling appointments using E-Clinical’s EMR system, Checking patients in and out for treatment
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height before each appointment
Answering patient calls to schedule, cancel or reschedule appointments and take message for the doctor
Fax, scan and index documentation
Process lab specimens, rapid flu and influenza, urine dipsticks, assist with OBGYN procedures such as Pap smears, cultures, etc
Patient Service Coordinator
National Spine and Pain Center
Germantown, MD
01.2022 - 09.2022
Answering phones, Scheduling appointments using Centricity and EMA EMR systems, Checking patients in and out for treatment
Collecting copays and balances
Scheduling interpreters for patient appointments
Filing documents manually and into EMR system
Pulling and organizing charts for procedures as well as preparing sleeves for upcoming appointments
Prepared new patient packets and assisted patients with filling out forms
Faxing order forms and record releases forms to third party vendor etc
Triaged and processed messages from patients and front office staff to providers
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
MedStar Health
Olney, MD
10.2017 - 10.2020
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height before each appointment
Operating off MedConnect(Cerner) and Centricity
Answering patient calls to schedule, cancel or reschedule appointments and take message for the doctor
Fax, scan and index documentation
Process lab specimens, rapid flu and influenza, urine dipsticks, assist with OBGYN procedures such as Pap smears, cultures, and insertion and removal of iuds and nexplanon
Medical Assistant
Allergy and Asthma Center
Rockville, MD
01.2017 - 08.2017
Conducted initial patient assessments, including interviews to obtain vital signs, weight, height, temperature, current medications,medical history, reason for visit, and other relevant patient data prior to appointment with the completion of paperwork, ensuring verification of insurance eligibility prior to testing or immunotherapy treatment
Prepared and administered allergen immunotherapy treatments; biological treatments, including Xolair injections; and flu vaccinations to patients
Performed specialized patient testing procedures, including allergy,intradermal skin, pulmonary function, peak flow meter, and exhaled nitric oxide testing
Provided patient consultation and education on symptom management, medication use, and injection protocols
Obtained prior authorizations for procedures and medications
Ensured the proper handling and submission of all billing documentation to the appropriate recipient
Maintained inventory and oversaw ordering, receiving, and security of asthma and idiopathic urticaria medications, in accordance with policy and procedures
Responded to healthcare providers’ inquiries and requests for information
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Medical Assistant/Patient Services Coordinator
Medstar Ambulatory Services
Bethesda, Maryland
01.2016 - 08.2016
Collected and validated preliminary patient medical data, including current medications, medical history, reason for visit, and other relevant information
Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical testing, including measuring and recording vital signs,weight, height and temperature
Performed laboratory testing, including rapid strep, one-step pregnancy, and glucometer testing
Collected various specimen such as stool, urine and blood and prepared them for laboratory analysis
Created radiology orders and referrals, as instructed by providers
Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and medical instruments
Served as the initial point of contact for the practice, answering and directing incoming calls and receiving patients and visitors
Assisted patients with scheduling, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments
Triaged and processed messages from patients and front office staff to providers
Medical Assistant
Family Allergy And Asthma Care
Gaithersburg, Maryland
03.2013 - 09.2015
Conducted initial patient assessments, including interviews to obtain vital signs, weight, height, temperature, current medications, medical history, reason for visit, and other relevant patient data prior to appointment
Assisted with the completion of paperwork, ensuring verification of insurance eligibility prior to testing or immunotherapy treatment
Prepared and administered allergen immunotherapy treatments; biological treatments, including Xolair injections; and flu vaccinations to patients
Performed specialized patient testing procedures, including allergy,intradermal skin, pulmonary function, peak flow meter, and exhaled nitric oxide testing
Optometric Technician
Visionworks
Rockville, MD
04.2007 - 10.2011
Performed preliminary testing data collection
Assisted with auto-refractions and retinal photography
Assisted with repairing eyeglasses and cleaning ocular equipment
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and performed insurance pre-authorizations
Provided patient consultation, customer service, and registration/check outs
Updated and maintained medical records
Collected payments and prepared daily revenue for deposit
Maintained supply inventories through receiving shipments and replenishments and processing returns and exchanges through distribution center
Cleaned and maintained equipment and instruments in the optometric area