Ira Linen
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
I aim to obtain a position where I can utilize my experience and skills in a team-based environment. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all skill levels. Certified Medical Assistant is experienced and knowledgeable in wound care/ healing medical office and inpatient settings. Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of ICD and CPT Codes, EMR systems, and Insurance Verification. Rooming Patients and taking vitals. Proficient in computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA. Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Wound Care, Medical Administration
Interface with patients and families, physicians, and staff.
Admit patients and process their paperwork.
Update patient demographics/information in the system.
Collect monies due and document them in the billing system.
Handle funds per office procedure.
Assist with New Patient Applications, Referrals, and Prior Authorizations Special projects as assigned by management.
Verifying financial records and collecting patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims
Maintaining office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Professional with significant experience in healthcare administration, equipped to handle patient interactions and manage front-office tasks efficiently. Skilled in scheduling, record-keeping, and insurance verification, with strong communication abilities. Reliable team member, adaptive to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Texas Oncology-Arlington, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Manage Front Desk, Checking and scheduling patients Documenting information with computer proficiency in computer Word, Excel, and Outlook—knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA.
- Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone
- Quickly answering or properly referring questions and issues
- Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient scheduling
- Notifying providers of patient arrivals
- Comforting patients by anticipating anxieties and effectively answering questions
- Ensuring the availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records.
- Managed front desk operations, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and answering phone calls
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records (EMR) by updating patient demographics and medical history
- Effectively communicated with healthcare providers to ensure timely delivery of test results and reports to patients
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries regarding appointment availability, clinic hours, and general inquiries about services provided
- Ensured waiting area cleanliness by organizing magazines, sanitizing surfaces regularly, and restocking supplies as needed
- Managed confidential patient information according to HIPAA regulations while maintaining utmost professionalism at all times
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, scanning records into the EMR Athena system, and managing incoming/outgoing mail
Certified Medical Assistant
Cornea Consultants of Texas-Arlington, TX
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Temporary Position: Greeting visitors, Opening and Closing Office, providing direction for people in person and on the phone. They have performed Clerical work, Answering Phones and forwarding calls, collecting patient information, and ensuring that each patient had the proper documentation and sign-in sheets filled out.
- Greeted and welcomed visitors, providing a positive first impression of the company
- Managed a high volume of incoming calls, efficiently routing them to the appropriate departments
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for multiple executives
- Responded to inquiries from clients and employees on time, providing accurate information or directing them to the appropriate resources
- Coordinated office supply orders and inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained
- Handled sensitive documents with confidentiality and discretion
- Maintained accurate records of visitor logs ensuring compliance with security regulations
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Ikare Mood Trauma Recovery Clinic-Fort Worth, TX
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Answered phone calls and routed them accordingly. Front Desk check in-check out, scheduled appointments, verification of Insurance. Prepared treatment rooms for patient. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information measured vital signs, weight and height, triage, billing, collected co-pays, verified insurance, Prior Authorizations, Patient medication refills called into Pharmacy. Verified Rx PMP.
- Processed incoming and outgoing faxes and distributed as required. Collected Patient co-pays and assisting with billing office in the collection of patients balances.
Lead Plasma Processor
Grifols-Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Collect plasma from donors' blood using automated equipment that separates blood components, retains the Plasma, and returns the remaining blood components to donors. Keeping the lab organized and clean. Handled inventory control sorting specimens and logging into the computer. Matching order with specimen labels and complete delivery reports. Protect and distribute payment to Plasma Donors.
- Set up and calibrated plasma cutting equipment, ensuring precise cuts and minimal material waste
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize production schedules and meet project deadlines
- Maintained a high level of quality control by inspecting finished pieces for accuracy and adherence to specifications
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and made necessary adjustments or repairs as needed
- Adhered to safety protocols at all times, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Implemented efficient workflow processes that improved productivity by XX%
Medication Aide
River Oaks Assisted Living Facility-Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided and administered prescribed medications to patients while documenting details of dosages and reactions, both physical and behavioral, notified proper authorities if a reaction occurred, adhered to HIPAA guidelines, and saw to the overall patient care.
Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Medication Aide
Renaissance Park Multi Care Center-Fort Worth, TX
10.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, personal grooming, lifting, turning, positioning of patient, toileting, administration of medications, documentation of patient reactions or behavior and of overall patient care, notify proper authorities should a reaction take place, responded to call lights promptly, and provide pleasant patient care while adhering to HIPAA as well as company guidelines.
Education
Certified in Clinical Medical Assistant -
Brightwood College
Fort Worth, TX11.2025
Accomplishments
- Successfully transitioned front desk employees to Athena EHR.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Certification
- AED, Child, Infant CPR Training
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA Certification
Additional Information
- SKILLS:
- Charting
- Proficient in Pharmacology
- Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA
- Vital Signs
- Assist Physician with Exams
- Injections
- Wound Care
- Collection of Patient Co-pays
- Capillary Sticks
- Direct Patient Care
- Calling in Prescription Refills
- Taking Chief Complaints & Medical
- Various Lab Tests
- Answering Multi-Line Phones Histories
- Coding-CPT/ICD-9
- Specimen Collection & Analysis
- Phlebotomy, Venipuncture
- Medical Terminology
- Minor Office Surgical Procedures
- EMR - Navigator
- Autoclave, Sterilization
- Patient/Family Communications
- Insurance Verifications
- Skilled use of an AED and EKG
Timeline
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Texas Oncology-Arlington, TX
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Cornea Consultants of Texas-Arlington, TX
04.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Ikare Mood Trauma Recovery Clinic-Fort Worth, TX
09.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Plasma Processor
Grifols-Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 04.2020
Medication Aide
River Oaks Assisted Living Facility-Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Medication Aide
Renaissance Park Multi Care Center-Fort Worth, TX
10.2012 - 07.2015
Certified in Clinical Medical Assistant -
Brightwood College
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