Debra Juliana Lataeanu CPB,CPC-A, MA
Loma Linda,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented medical biller and coder looking to share my clinical knowledge, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills to a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Redlands OB/GYN Associates: Dr. Smier E. Hage
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted physicians with office procedures/ Monalisa touch laser, colposcopy, leep, and circumcisions.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously obtaining vital signs and updating patient records.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Women's Healthcare: Dr. Albert R. Pescitelli
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Established office policy and procedures: interpreting urinalysis strips, UDS testing, and OB prenatal lab charting.
- Trained Physician Assistant and Medical Assistant students to prep patient rooms for in-office procedures and clinical charting.
- Ensured obstetric patients' were properly monitored on non-fetal stress test.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and monitoring patient.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Transitioned clinic from paper based charting to electronic health records system for scheduling, charting, billing, and data accessibility.
Medical Assistant
Women's Doc: Dr. Sheri Merchant, Dr. Anurada Rode
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Verified insurance polices prior to patients appointments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Education
Medical Coder: CPC-A -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Medical Billing: CPB -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UT11-2023
Associate of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA05-2022
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Westwood College - O'Hare Airport
Chicago, IL05-2009
Skills
- CPT
- ICD-10-CM
- HCPCS level ll
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Office Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Phlebotomy Laboratory
- Specimen Collection
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical Supply Inventory
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Redlands OB/GYN Associates: Dr. Smier E. Hage
01.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant
Women's Healthcare: Dr. Albert R. Pescitelli
11.2010 - 02.2013
Medical Assistant
Women's Doc: Dr. Sheri Merchant, Dr. Anurada Rode
01.2010 - 04.2010
Medical Billing: CPB -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Associate of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Westwood College - O'Hare Airport
Medical Coder: CPC-A -
American Academy of Professional Coders