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HOLLY CROSS

Alton,United States
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HOLLY CROSS

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 14 years experience in direct patient care and about 1 year medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Doctors Urgent Care Group
Alton, IL

Lead Medical Assistant
02.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
  • Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
  • Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
  • Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
  • Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork and check-out process.
  • Scheduled patients by collecting screening information or presented nurse with clinical information to triage urgent patient needs.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.

Chestnut Health Systems
Granite City , IL

Medical Assistant /Intake Coordinator
04.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status.
  • Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
  • Performed Urine Drug Screens on patients coming in for Opiate Maintenance Medications such as Vivitrol shots, suboxone & subutex.

Gateway Regional Occupational Health
Granite City, IL

Drug & Alcohol Technician /Phlebotomist
01.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Executed random drug and alcohol testing for individuals on probation, parole, reasonable suspicion, new hires & post accident injuries at a workplace.
  • Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
  • Worked and maintained a 40 hour work week and being on-call for drug and alcohol testing for 24 hours at a time.
  • Traveled to multiple company locations while on-call to perform breath alcohol tests & drug screens
  • Performed all drug screens including; Urine, Oral & Hair Samples for DOT & Non-DOT compliance
  • Correctly filled out company requisitions for all testing and emailing or faxing the Custody Control Form to the correct destination/person
  • Conducted technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer and other lab equipment.
  • Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
  • Prepared & processed lab samples.
  • Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier.
  • Used multiple electronic medical software to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.

Mercy Occupational Health
Creve Coeur, MO

Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist
09.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
  • Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.

Women's Care Consultants
Creve Coeur, MO

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
08.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Phlebotomy & Immunizations
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy & birth control injections
  • Autoclave cleaning and sterilizing instruments
  • Ordering supplies
  • Training new employees
  • CPR certified
  • Proficient in non stress test in prenatal patients
  • Proficient and bone density scans
  • Medication and procedure prior authorizations
  • Scanning all medical documents
  • Assisted Physicians with any and all procedures in office
  • Scheduling surgeries and labor inductions
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment
  • Immunizations including but not limited to; Depo Provera, Rocephin, Depo Lupron, B12 injections, Flu shots, Hepatitis A,B&C Shots.
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Developed productive working relationships with numerous insurance company representatives.
  • Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.

Mercy Clinic OBGYN
Creve Coeur, MO

Medical Assistant II
08.2011 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Set up procedure trays & started the process for an IUI; Artificial Insemination including sperm collection, washing and finding the specimen using a microscope.
  • Phlebotomy & Immunizations
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy & birth control injections
  • Autoclave cleaning and sterilizing instruments
  • Ordering supplies
  • Training new employees
  • CPR certified
  • Proficient in non stress test in prenatal patients
  • Proficient and bone density scans
  • Medication and procedure prior authorizations
  • Scanning all medical documents
  • Assisted Physicians with any and all procedures in office
  • Scheduling surgeries and labor inductions
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment
  • Immunizations including but not limited to; Depo Provera, Rocephin, Depo Lupron, B12 injections, Flu shots, Hepatitis vaccines, Hormone Shots
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Developed productive working relationships with numerous insurance company representatives.
  • Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.

SSM Women's Health
Bridgeton , MO

Medical Assistant I
07.2007 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Front office and back office medical assistant experience
  • Batch scanned
  • Immunizations
  • Proficient with bone density scans in non stress test
  • Prior authorizations for surgeries and medications
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.

Education

Sanford Brown College
Collinsville Illinois

Medical Assistant Certificate from Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
07.2007

University Overview

Lewis and Clark Community

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

GED
05.2006

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL

Some College (No Degree) from General Courses

University Overview

B-C

Skills

  • Knowledge of All Insurance Companies
  • Obtaining referrals from physicians offices & insurance companies
  • Obtaining referrals for medications, deliveries & surgeries
  • Certified BAT Technician
  • Certified Drug Screening Technician
  • Inventory and supply management
  • HIPAA compliance Charting expert
  • Documentation
  • Procedures expert
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Preparing specimens and samples
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Physicals
  • CPR certified
  • Sterile technique
  • Patient scheduling
  • Vital sign monitors
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Non-Stress Testing for Prenatal Patients
  • Venipuncture
  • Recording and labeling samples
  • Reading reports
  • Knowledge of blood tests required for various medical conditions
  • Clerical administration
  • Maintaining in-procedure quality and hygiene control
  • Multitasking
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time Management
  • Maintaining patient confidentiality
  • EMR / EHR
  • Completing insurance forms
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Medical office administration
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Point of care testing
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Patient Scheduling

Additional Information

  • Achievements & Awards , 2007 Dean's List Honoree 2015 Employee Of The Month

Certifications

  • Certificate for Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certified Breath Alcohol Technician
  • Certified Drug Screener

Electronic Health Records

  • Epic ( superuser x 10 years )
  • e-Clinical works
  • E-Screen 123
  • Cerner
  • Nextgen
  • Quanum
  • Advanced Md

References

Anna Hendrix, FNP, Doctors Urgent Care Group 

  • 314-623-0084

Maria Thompson, Office Manager, Women's Care Consultants

  • 636-466-5504

Susan South, Medical Assistant, Mercy Hospital STL

  • 314-616-9969

Jasmine Newsome, Medical Assistant, Chestnut Health Services

  • 618-219-0126
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Timeline

Lead Medical Assistant

Doctors Urgent Care Group
02.2023 - 09.2023

Medical Assistant /Intake Coordinator

Chestnut Health Systems
04.2022 - 02.2023

Drug & Alcohol Technician /Phlebotomist

Gateway Regional Occupational Health
01.2021 - 04.2022

Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist

Mercy Occupational Health
09.2019 - 12.2020

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Women's Care Consultants
08.2016 - 08.2019

Medical Assistant II

Mercy Clinic OBGYN
08.2011 - 09.2016

Medical Assistant I

SSM Women's Health
07.2007 - 08.2011

Sanford Brown College

Medical Assistant Certificate from Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

GED

Lewis And Clark Community College

Some College (No Degree) from General Courses
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