EMANUEL COLLAZO
St. Petersburg
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with hands-on patient care experience in pediatric neurology. Skilled in administrative and clinical tasks, including billing, insurance processing, ICD coding, vitals monitoring, charting, and prior authorizations. Strong communicator with fluency in Spanish and a proven ability to work directly with physicians, patients, and healthcare teams. Passionate about advancing in the medical field and pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurology Specialists
08.2022 - Current
- Worked directly with a physician, assisting with patient care, charting, and scheduling
- Perform administrative duties including billing, insurance verification, ICD coding, and prior authorizations
- Conduct patient intake, take vitals, and assist with medication management
- Act as a primary point of contact between patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies
- Lead role in healthcare coordination, ensuring efficient communication between medical staff and patients
- Strong experience in phone communication and front-desk receptionist tasks
Sales Associate
Lava Burger Food Truck
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in all operational tasks for a traveling food truck catering to various events across Florida
Team Lead Associate
Panera Bread
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed closing duties, ensuring the store was properly cleaned and prepared for the next day
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
Customer Service Representative
Casanovas Car Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed client records, handled customer inquiries, and assisted with administrative tasks
Server/Host
Thai Basil Restaurant
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Greeted guests, managed table assignments, and assisted in food preparation
Lifeguard (Headguard Position)
American Red Cross
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervised and ensured compliance with safety regulations, overseeing fellow lifeguards
Education
Upcoming PA School Applicant
01-2027
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Science
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2025
Skills
- Bilingual
- Patient Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medical Billing
- Insurance Coordination
- ICD Coding
- Charting
- Prior Authorizations
- Medication Management
- Strong Phone Communication
- In-Person Communication
- Healthcare Business Administration
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification
Clinical Healthcare Experience
Medical Assistant, Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurology Specialists, Tampa, FL, 08/01/22, Present, Work directly with a physician, assisting with patient care, charting, and scheduling., Perform administrative duties including billing, insurance verification, ICD coding, and prior authorizations., Conduct patient intake, take vitals, and assist with medication management., Act as a liaison between patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies., Lead role in healthcare coordination, ensuring efficient communication between medical staff and patients., Strong experience in phone communication and front-desk receptionist tasks.
Honors Involvement
- Member of AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
- National Honor Society Member
- Top 20% of Oakleaf High School Class of 2021
- USF Pre-PA Track Student
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurology Specialists
08.2022 - Current
Team Lead Associate
Panera Bread
01.2022 - 04.2022
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Lava Burger Food Truck
01.2021 - 07.2022
Customer Service Representative
Casanovas Car Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
Server/Host
Thai Basil Restaurant
12.2019 - 06.2021
Lifeguard (Headguard Position)
American Red Cross
05.2018 - 10.2019
Upcoming PA School Applicant
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Science
University of South Florida
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