Cori Heflin
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Motivated, dedicated and determined professional with over twenty years experience in the medical field who is seeking long term employment with a reputable company that would enable me to apply my skills, knowledge and experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Thyroid and Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota, Florida
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the clinical environment.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for efficient patient management.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
Sarasota, FL
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
CNA and Medical Assistant
21st Century Oncology / Dr. Gerard Curtis
Sarasota, FL
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Answer multi line phone system.
- Return patient calls and answer medical questions. Triage calls/ questions to doctor.
- Initiate and obtain radiology authorizations and set up appointments for the patient.
- Initiate and obtain prescription authorization.
- Refill and write prescriptions for the doctor.
- Check out patients which includes scheduling next appointment, order labs or radiology refilling medications.
Medical Records and CNA
Negroski, Sutherland & Hanes Neurology
Sarasota, FL
01.2003 - 06.2015
- Trained associates in medical records, check in, check out, new patient scheduling and chart preparation positions.
- Answer multi line phone system.
- Managed office scheduling.
- Initiated and obtained radiology authorizations and set up appointments.
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information of patient records.
- Supervisor of inventory and chart storage.
- Handle all record request for patients, offices and attorneys.
- Recorded and monitored patients blood pressure and pulse.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid
SunCoast CNA Center
01-2014
Court Reporting
Sarasota County Technical Institute
01-2004
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School/SCTI
Sarasota, FL01-2001
Skills
- Answer multi-line phone system
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and privacy laws
- Experience working with EHR and paper charts
- Team player with positive attitude
- Recording pulse and blood pressure
- File/records maintenance
- Quick learner
- Multi-task management
- Draw and send blood to laboratory
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, HIPPA and OSHA Certified, CPR and First Aid Certified
- Paralegal Certificate
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Thyroid and Endocrine Center of Florida
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
09.2020 - 04.2023
CNA and Medical Assistant
21st Century Oncology / Dr. Gerard Curtis
06.2015 - 09.2020
Medical Records and CNA
Negroski, Sutherland & Hanes Neurology
01.2003 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid
SunCoast CNA Center
Court Reporting
Sarasota County Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School/SCTI