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Emily Spence

Summary

Medical professional with expertise in administrative tasks within healthcare settings. Adept at optimizing office workflows and ensuring seamless patient experiences. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong organizational skills, fostering team collaboration and achieving desired outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Administrative Specialist

Orthopaedic Medical Group
07.2022 - Current
  • Organized medical charts for efficient retrieval by healthcare practitioners during appointments, enhancing treatment decisions based on complete information availability.
  • Managed patient check-in/check-out processes efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between appointments while maintaining privacy standards.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously improve job performance.
  • Streamlined patient scheduling by implementing an efficient appointment system, reducing wait times and increasing patient satisfaction.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive patient information, safeguarding confidentiality at all times.

Patient Access Representative

Lakeland Regional Health
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
  • Facilitated smooth billing processes by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering claim details into the system.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships among colleagues, promoting teamwork, and sharing best practices.

Receptionist/Accountant Assistant

North Polk Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.

Registered Medical Assistant

Watson Clinic
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as vitals.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pasco-Hernando State College
Dade City, FL
12-2025

Healthcare Support Specialist - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Hillsborough Community College
Plant City, FL
05-2023

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
04.2016

High School Diploma -

Kathleen High School
Lakeland, FL
06.2012

Skills

  • Epic Chart System
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Organizational growth
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • Managing patient records
  • Insurance verification
  • Invoice processing
  • Bookkeeping

Timeline

Medical Administrative Specialist

Orthopaedic Medical Group
07.2022 - Current

Patient Access Representative

Lakeland Regional Health
08.2021 - 07.2022

Receptionist/Accountant Assistant

North Polk Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Medical Assistant

Watson Clinic
05.2016 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pasco-Hernando State College

Healthcare Support Specialist - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Hillsborough Community College

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Keiser University

High School Diploma -

Kathleen High School
Emily Spence