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Andreah Hernandez

Litchfied Park,AZ

Summary

Attentive, detail-oriented and reliable medical assistant with over 10 years' experience in a fast paced environment. The ability to obtain a challenging position within an employer that will allow me to utilize my qualifications/skills while maintaining only the highest level of quality service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Scheduler

United Surgical Partners
Goodyear, AZ
08.2024 - Current

• I work with multiple surgeons offices to coordinate surgical procedures.

• I verify patient benefits and eligibility for all upcoming surgeries.

• Welcome patients upon check-in and collect patient copays/deductibles/coinsurances.

• Schedule anesthesia

• Make sure all charts are checked and scanned into the system, daily and complete a monthly chart audit.

• I answer all incoming calls and handle appropriately.

• I assist with pre-op when the nursing staff is occupied.

Medical Assistant

Phoenix Spine & Joint
Goodyear, AZ
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Welcomed patients upon arrival, collected copays and scheduled appointments.
  • Guided patients to the exam room, collected vitals and obtained medical histories, medications and allergies.
  • Assisted provider in pain procedures, set up sterile field and prepared medication, along with guiding the C-arm.
  • Generated all requested referrals from the provider.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Completed all medical records request.

Medical Assistant

Az Pain Doctors
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.

Medical Assistant

Phoenix Spine & Joint
Goodyear, AZ
09.2011 - 08.2020
  • Manage front and back office medical assistants duties
  • Provide personalized patient care
  • Patient intake, triage calls, vitals
  • Schedule new patients appointments, follow up appointments, post operative appointments, surgery and anesthesia for surgery/procedures
  • Process referrals for all requested testing or clearances
  • Arrange sterile procedures
  • Maneuver the fluoroscopy machine during procedures
  • Administer anti-inflammatory injections
  • Complete medical records request and disability forms
  • Screen MRI & XR's for the providers
  • Employee training
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.

Medical Assistant

Pain & Rehab Consultants
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Triage telephone calls and respond accordingly
  • Schedule appointments
  • Take patients to exam rooms and perform vitals
  • Lab collection drug screens
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Southwest Skill Center
Avondale, AZ
03.2010

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct and personalized patient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Reliable team player
  • Compassionate

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler

United Surgical Partners
08.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Phoenix Spine & Joint
08.2021 - 08.2024

Medical Assistant

Az Pain Doctors
08.2020 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant

Phoenix Spine & Joint
09.2011 - 08.2020

Medical Assistant

Pain & Rehab Consultants
03.2010 - 09.2011

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Southwest Skill Center
Andreah Hernandez