Ignacia Watson
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Seeking part-time employment. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 10 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Suburban Endoscopy Center
03.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team initiatives.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering loyalty and trust in the practice''s services.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, medical staff, and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Medical Asistant
Gastro Associates Of NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Assistant
Professional Anesthesia Physicians
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Medical Clerk/ Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology of North Essex, P.C
07.2014 - 11.2022
- Checking in patients; tending to their in office and over the phone needs.
- Prepping patients to see the Doctor.
- Taking vitals; handling paper and electronic records, checking insurances along with retrieving authorizations and notifications for patient procedures and medications.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Collecting, processing and posting payments.
Medical Clerk
Gastroenterology Group of NJ
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Handling patient records, paper and electronic, making appointments and conversing with insurance companies, as well as taking payments and co-pays; submitting pr-certifications and authorizations.
Store Clerk
Bloomfield Health Food Center
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Assisting customers in making purchases.
Volunteer
Clara Maass Hospital
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Observed Physical Therapists and their patients in outpatient and inpatient Physical Therapy
Education
Associate of Science - Health Science
Essex County College
Newark, NJCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
National HealthCareer Association
02.2021
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
U.S. Career Institute
2019
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High school
Bloomfield, NJ2012
Bartending Certification - Bartender
Authentic Bartending Schools
Edison, NJ2012
Skills
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, E-clinical Works; Practice manager and NueMd
- Experience with medical records consisting of electronic charts and paper charts
- Experience with insurances, doing pre-certifications and authorizations for procedures, ultra sounds and cat scans
- Experience as a personal assistant
- Experience with management of persons and inventory
- Experience with paper, POS and EMR/EHR systems
- Great communication skills
- Quick learner
- Some knowledge of nutrition and health
- Capable of multitasking and handling situations with people of all ages
- Knowledge with scheduling and booking appointments on and off the phone
- Responsible with handling money
- Making payments and collecting co-pays
- Capable of completing on and off site tasks
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Asistant
Gastro Associates Of NJ
01.2024 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Suburban Endoscopy Center
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Professional Anesthesia Physicians
11.2021 - 02.2024
Medical Clerk/ Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology of North Essex, P.C
07.2014 - 11.2022
Medical Clerk
Gastroenterology Group of NJ
11.2011 - 06.2014
Volunteer
Clara Maass Hospital
10.2011 - 05.2012
Store Clerk
Bloomfield Health Food Center
09.2010 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Health Science
Essex County College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
National HealthCareer Association
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
U.S. Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High school
Bartending Certification - Bartender
Authentic Bartending Schools
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