Heather Clark
Certified Medical Assistant And Medical Office Specialist
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Office Specialist
Mehrdad Salamat, MD.
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Promote office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Confirm patient appointments and give instructions for upcoming appointments.
- Gather forms and copy insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collect and document patient vitals such as blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and heart rate.
- Perform electrocardiograms and assist physician with echocardiograms.
- Schedule outpatient procedures with hospitals/facilities.
- Collaborate with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Bend Women's Center
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assist physician in specimen collections.
- Suture and staple removal.
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Spann Clinic
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2009 - 10.2015
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by the physician.
- Assist physician with minor procedures and wound care.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Schedule patient appointments along with referring patients to specialists when needed.
Education
Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TX 01.2008 - 07.2009
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX 08.2007 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Sinton High School
Sinton, TX 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Software Proficiency
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Medical Records Management
Specimens collection and processing
Vital signs monitoring
Flexible and Adaptable
Payment collection and processing
First Aid/CPR
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision Making
Time management
Self-Motivated
Personable and friendly
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Office Specialist
Mehrdad Salamat, MD.
03.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Bend Women's Center
10.2015 - 03.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Spann Clinic
08.2009 - 10.2015
Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
01.2008 - 07.2009
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
08.2007 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Sinton High School
08.2003 - 05.2007