Elmore Abney
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Over 34 years' experience as a Naval Hospital Corpsman and Medical Assistant with expertise in patient care coordination, medical credentialing, office administration, and electronic health records management
Experienced with healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations and support patient care. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols ensures smooth coordination and effective patient communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Consultants
01.2017 - 06.2025
- Formulated medications, administered medications. Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies and insurance companies.
- Roomed patients, gathered vital signs, records and documents patient's medical symptoms, and history. Prepared patients for examinations. Assisted the physician with examinations as required. Recorded diagnoses written by the provider and physician assistant. Ensured correctness of the patient's medical history, charts, and makes necessary chart amendments.
- Monitored patient charts and corrected discrepancies. Reported medical discrepancies to provider and physician assistant.
- Specialized in coding for Gastroenterology and Hepatology procedures and treatments. Served as liaison between the healthcare providers and the billing department.
- Ensured that both the provider and the physician assistant meet specific documentation requirements for proper record keeping and claims reimbursement.
Medical Assistant
St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Lung, Sleep, and Critical Care Specialists
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Greeted and checked-in patients, and collected personal, medical, and insurance information.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and verified patient appointments, scheduled appointments with secondary care providers.
- Used EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforced and upheld patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
- Roomed patients, gathered vital signs, recorded and documented patient’s medical symptoms, and history. Prepared patients for examinations. Assisted the physician with examinations as required.
- Formulated medications, administered medications. Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies. Triaged patients call based on urgency, routed calls to the medical provider as appropriate.
Medical Assistant
St. Vincent’s Medical Center, P.A.T.H. Program
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Roomed patients, Gathers vital signs, records and documents patient’s medical symptoms, and history. Prepared patients for examinations. Assisted the physician with examinations as required.
- Formulated medications, administered medications. Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies. Administered allergy tests and immunizations. Triaged patients calls based on urgency, routed calls to the medical provider as appropriate. Performed routine laboratory tests and routine sample analysis.
- Maintained inventory of medical, lab, and drug supplies. Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Managed and routed all incoming new medical referrals to appropriate physicians. Overseen patient scheduling. Provided educational materials to patients. Implemented and monitored office policies and procedures.
- Assisted the Health Management Nurse in providing health screenings and nursing assessments, health maintenance, monitoring and follow-up of patients.
Patient Affairs Clerk
Naval Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Maintained Credentialing Transfer Briefs (CTBs) and privileging information on naval medical reservists and civilian personnel. Initiated and forwarded weekly reports on all reservists and temporary assigned duty personnel to all clinical department supervisors and supervisors of assigned branch medical clinics. Processed and entered required information concerning education, training, board certifications, licensure, privileging, etc., into the Centralized Credentialing Quality Assurance System (CCQAS), Composite Health Care System (CHCS), and departmental databases.
- Supported medical providers with the privileging application process ensuring all required documents are included in the Inter-facility Credentials Files.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Health Sciences: Pre/Post Hospital Care
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CACertification - Combat and Critical Care Medicine
2nd Marine Division Schools
Camp Lejeune, NCCertification - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
2nd Marine Division Schools
Camp Lejeune, NCCertification - Advanced Trauma Management
U.S. Army 91 Bravo Medical Specialist Course
Fort Bragg, NCSkills
- Patient Care
- Medical Credentialing
- Office Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Coding
- Laboratory Testing
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Signs
- Medical Records
- Certified Human Rights Consultant
- Certified Health and Fitness Coach
Resignation Letter
- Elmore Abney
- To Yolanda Sprowls
- Digestive Disease Consultants
- 2151 Riverside Avenue
- April 13, 2025
- Dear Yolanda Sprowls
- I am writing to formally resign from my position as Medical Assistant at Digestive Disease Consultants, with my last working day being 07 May 2025.
- After careful reflection, I've decided to pursue a change in my career path that will allow me to explore new challenges and opportunities for growth. This decision aligns with my aspirations to advance my skills and broaden my professional horizons.
- I am deeply grateful for the numerous learning opportunities you have provided me at Digestive Disease Consultants. Your mentorship has been pivotal in expanding my knowledge and honing my skills as a Medical Assistant.
- Elmore.abney@gmail.com
- 3784 Evan Samuel Drive
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Consultants
01.2017 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Lung, Sleep, and Critical Care Specialists
09.2015 - 10.2016
Medical Assistant
St. Vincent’s Medical Center, P.A.T.H. Program
02.2013 - 09.2015
Patient Affairs Clerk
Naval Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2011
Certification - Combat and Critical Care Medicine
2nd Marine Division Schools
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
2nd Marine Division Schools
Vocational Certificate - Health Sciences: Pre/Post Hospital Care
Naval School of Health Sciences
Certification - Advanced Trauma Management
U.S. Army 91 Bravo Medical Specialist Course
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