Francisca Bauguess
Vancleave,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated new LPN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Nurses Etc. Staffing Naval Base
Gulfport, MS
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Updated outdated patient information to maintain current records.
- Retrieved patient files for doctors.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Support Assistant
Clackamas County Clinics
Oregon City, OR
06.2001 - 03.2019
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
- Scheduled medical appointments and transportation for disable patients.
- Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary reauthorizations needed for upcoming tests and procedures.
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations, notifications and pre-certifications for patients.
- Provided accurate information to all parties, including patients, insurance providers, healthcare staff and office personnel by using effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Notified ordering providers of denied authorizations.
- Scheduled patient appointments, diagnostic specialty appointments, tests and procedures.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks.
- Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork and check-out process.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
- Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
- Updated outdated patient information to maintain current records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nursing
08.2023
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
01.1999
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical applications
- Documentation procedures expert
- Data entry
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Understands medical procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Charting expertise
- Stocking supplies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Active listening
- Understanding of privacy regulations
- Proficient in patient scheduling
- Background in medical billing
- Insurance company procedures understanding
Additional Information
I am Certified through The National Center for Competency Testing ( NCCT)
Current CPR/ BLS
I also have a current Security Clearance for up to 5 years.
I have experience with AHLTA, CHCS and Epic.
Recent TB testing and immunizations are all up to date.
Certification
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- Licensed LPN - 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant - Nurses Etc. Staffing Naval Base
12.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Support Assistant - Clackamas County Clinics
06.2001 - 03.2019
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Some College (No Degree), License Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College - Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant
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