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Denise Sanchez

Denise Sanchez

Medical Assistant
Richmond,CA

Summary

Highly self-motivated with solid work ethic individual with 18 plus years experience in a professional medical office setting. Experienced Medical Assistant and Medical Instructor with the ability to effectively train, and motivate others. Able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form with people of widely varied background and socioeconomic levels. Skilled at multitasking and creative problem solver.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Zelda S. De La Cruz,
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing, scan, uploaded documents in epic .
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Dental Receptionist

Gonzalez DentalCare
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability in Dentrix.
  • Prepared all treatment plans and explained procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Called to verify all insurance and pre- authorizations for all dental procedures. Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
  • Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments. created and prepared claim forms.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Medical Assistant Instructor

Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Organizing, coordinating, and maintaining classroom operations and procedures in order to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency by including monitoring of students during lecture.
  • Prepare and distribute exams,and grade.Proctoring make up exams, remedial work, HESI exams.
  • Work independently and under minimal supervision to effectively complete work tasks Follow directions given by faculty to ensure work is completed per their instructions.
  • Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.

Medical Assistant/Front Office Lead

Dr. Barrios Inc
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Translation for all Spanish speaking patients.
  • Verify Insurance and benefits for patients, collect co pays,.
  • Answer phones, make appointment, Maintenance of checking supplies and ordering,.
  • Medical records, obtaining requests and copying records and sending records out. Obtain pre-authorizations for all surgeries and procedures.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

Medical Assistant/Front Office Receptionist

CHW St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2008
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing, scan, uploaded documents in epic .
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

Bryman College, San Francisco, CA
07.2001

Skills

  • Computer Literate: Windows, Word, Excel, MS4, Dentrix, Power point Outlook, HESI, Stolas, SmartID, Allscripts, IDX systems, and Epic
  • Keyboarding 40wpm
  • Case management Workers Comp
  • Bilingual - Spanish
  • Excellent multitasking capability
  • Office Management
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Adept at multi-line phones
  • EMR / EHR
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Medical Records Management
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Medical Assistant - Zelda S. De La Cruz,
03.2022 - 08.2022
Dental Receptionist - Gonzalez DentalCare
12.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant Instructor - Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts
01.2016 - 11.2018
Medical Assistant/Front Office Lead - Dr. Barrios Inc
01.2010 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant/Front Office Receptionist - CHW St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2008
Bryman College - Associate of Arts, Medical Assisting
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