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Hi, I’m

Jacqueline Ibarra

Certified Medical Assistant
Union,NJ
Jacqueline Ibarra

Summary

Outgoing, dependable, organized and detailed-oriented team player with 20+ years of experience in the medical field. Seeking to leverage my clinical, administrative skills and professional expertise to grow in a new role in a medical office. I am eager to contribute my abilities and experience to go the extra mile to provide compassionate, caring, excellence and outstanding services.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Summit Health
11.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare the examination room.
  • Escort the patient into the room.
  • Clean the examination room when exam is complete.
  • Maintain efficient patient flow.
  • Ensure proper preparation for patient visit.
  • Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visit.
  • Handle patient intake.
  • Communicate & provide care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
  • Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
  • Collect specimens.
  • Direct calls and/or takes accurate messages.
  • Schedule appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
  • Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
  • Assist in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
  • Reconcile encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
  • Effectively communicate problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
  • Understand and perform within scope of practice.
  • Obtain vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately. Documents appropriately in EHR.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
  • Accurately documents medical/social history, vitals, BMI, review/update medications, allergies, pharmacy, vaccines, and surgeries in EHR.
  • Employ appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
  • Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
  • Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
  • Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
  • Maintain proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice.
  • Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
  • Recognize and perform duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
  • Accurately provides authorizations for radiological services and gel injections.
  • Obtain proper information to obtain MVA and WC authorizations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all insurance.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine

Surgical Coordinator and MA
02.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Call insurance to verify and pre-cert medications, EMG’s, injections, stem cell and procedures with proper CPT and ICD codes.
  • Set up all PAT’s (chest x-rays, complete bloodwork, PT/INR and cardio clearance).
  • Draw blood for PRP.
  • Coordinate block time on physician’s schedule and surgery center.
  • Send booking sheets, approval notification, copy of insurance card (front and back) and H&P to the surgery center.
  • Collect copays and deductibles according to medical policy.
  • Collect fees for self-pay patients.
  • Call surgery center 2 days prior to confirm all cases are booked.
  • Retrieve all op-reports within 3 days of procedures.
  • Check on the patients 1-2 days after their procedure.
  • Schedule post -op within 1-2 weeks, according to procedure.
  • Take vitals and patient history.
  • Assure consents, agreements and urine drug testing to appropriate patients.
  • Check inventory.
  • Supply and clean all rooms.
  • Complete all telephone encounters and tasks assigned.
  • Document all notes in patient charts with all transactions completed.
  • Scan all proper documentations in patient’s chart.
  • Provide updates to the physicians on all tasks and surgical bookings.
  • Send APTP and Pre-Service Appeal requests for all PIPs and authorizes WC cases.

Metropolitan Orthopedic Consultants

Quality Assurance Supervisor
02.2010 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Call in the job to dictation.
  • Scan and send exam sheets with template to dictation.
  • Retrieve and review all IME reports to assure proper information.
  • Revise/clarify IME and addendum reports at the request of vendors.
  • Send revisions/clarifications/addendums back to vendors.
  • Process addendum requests and film reviews.
  • Send addendums/film reviews to clients via emails.
  • Provide claims, invoices to clients and via electronically through NYSIF website for WC cases
  • Scan addendums/film reviews to proper folders in z drive.
  • Complete accurately verbal intake forms to set up/reschedule IME appointments.
  • Schedule IME’s, depositions, and trials at the request of the insurance company, attorney, and/or employer.
  • Prepare charts with authorization /confirmation letter and medical records.
  • Organize and index documents in chronological order and of importance.
  • Prepare and print questionnaires and MOC exam sheets.
  • Notify third parties of “No Show” claimants via fax.
  • Fax and mail reports to third parties.
  • Bill third parties for reports, depositions, trials, and no shows.
  • Communicate with insurance company/attorneys of confirmation letters & medical records.
  • Contact companies for outstanding bills.
  • Update all status in MD Office (account information, requests, and issues to be addressed at IME).
  • Accept/coordinate all workers compensation requests.
  • Coordinate physician services through a panel of Board Certified Physicians.
  • Set up/reschedules appointments through NYSIF website, IME Centric, and MD Office all WC and MVA cases for Independent Medical Examinations.
  • Print/mail out appointment/doctor’s confirmation/claimant letters.
  • Update, scan, and mail medical records to the physicians.
  • Send reminder calls to confirm appointments.
  • Verify w/ physician’s office of no shows/shows of all IME's.
  • Notify of “No Show” claimants to all requesting parties.
  • Expedite reports within 3-7 days of appointment.
  • Copy and mail reports to claimants, physicians, attorneys, insurance companies and WC Board.
  • Scan and upload reports.
  • Answer calls regarding appointments, status changes, reports, confirmations, medical records, and directions.

Examworks

Customer Service Representative
09.2011 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Schedule examination through IME Centric or office specific system database such as NYSIF, and I Case- Liberty Mutual.
  • Schedule and confirm all IME appointment dates and times with physicians’ offices.
  • (Liability, No-Fault, NJ/NY Workers Compensation) Communicate with clients regarding appointment scheduling, physician CV, appointment changes, no shows, cancellations, and receipt of medical records and/or images.
  • Coordinate with the client to obtain required medical records prior to examination.
  • Prepare the chart by ensuring all records required are included, create a cover letter detailing specific client questions, issues, and service requests and routes to the provider and/or to the exam location prior to examination.
  • Prepare and send exam notification letters daily.
  • Communicate with physicians, clients and or examinees regarding any schedule changes.
  • Submit client invoice and/or issue to accounting if charges are incurred.
  • Ensure prompt pre-payment for services issued.
  • Coordinate ancillary services such as interpretation, chaperones, transportation, and or exam site rentals when needed.
  • Ensure the appropriate steps are taken to cancel and/or reschedule services upon appointment change or cancellation.
  • Handle and respond promptly to incoming calls, e- mails or faxes from physicians or clients requesting report status and/or information.
  • Provide support and/or coverage to satellite offices as needed.
  • Arrange lodging and or transportation for out-of-town examinees, assists with directions, etc.
  • Process mail, deliveries and shipments as needed.
  • Participate in various educational and or training activities as required.

Mountainside Hospital

Administrative Assistant
03.2008 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Prepare charts when HR e-mails demos.
  • Prepare slips for blood work and respirator clearance.
  • Collect data of prior immunizations, labs, and/or chest x-rays.
  • Mail out PPD Due letters and POS TB Questionnaires for yearly record updates.
  • Work with HR on status of new hire; pull terminated employee’s charts when notified by HR.
  • Follows up with the “prelim and O only” charts and send out notices of outstanding issues to manager and cc HR Recruiter.
  • Report new Workers’ Compensation injuries via internet to AIG; retrieve claim numbers.
  • Complete follow up with all work injuries over the phone with adjusters.
  • Copy medical records requested by employees after signing medical release.
  • Pick up vaccines from Pharmacy and Mail Room.
  • Answer phones, retrieve messages, return calls, file, copies, fax, retrieve lab results, prepare schedule, set appointments, (FU, sick calls, work injuries), order supplies.

ENT & Allergy Sssociates

Medical Assistant
08.2006 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Assist doctor with patients’ exams and anticipate doctor’s needs.
  • Assist the physician in office surgical procedures, post-op care, and patient calls.
  • Call in prescriptions at pharmacy for the patients with the knowledge of medicine, prescriptions, and dosage.
  • Ensure reports get reviewed timely by the physician; file all reports and charts.
  • Pre-cert all procedures and meds.
  • Verify eligibility, deductibles, co-pay, and coverage of service for billing purposes.
  • Maintain adequate supply of pre-printed materials dispensed by the physician.
  • Clean, prepare, and perform routine maintenance of instruments.
  • Maintain control of hazardous waste and medical equipment.
  • Fill out paperwork for order/purchase of medical supplies.

ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeons

Receptionist
11.2004 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Greet and instruct patients to complete medical history form, patient information, and insurance information.
  • Intercom audiologist when patient has arrived.
  • Keep track and document all hearing aid transactions (dispense, deliveries, repairs, pick up, and warranties).
  • Send out recalls for rechecks and visits.
  • Clerical duties: answer phone, schedule appointments, set meetings, copy, fax, typing, order supplies, invoices, billing, collect co-pays, file, pull charts, set up chairs, call for Airborne and Fed Ex pick-ups.

Dr. Lenny Ramirez

Chief Medical Assistant
05.1999 - 11.2004

Job overview

  • Prepare patients for exams and office procedures; take medical history.
  • Set up surgeries and assure all pre-admission testing/clearance has been provided.
  • Assist/provide the doctor with consent, requisition, post-op, surgical procedures, and clearance forms.
  • Provide clean and sterilized instruments and equipment.
  • Instruct patients regarding pre-admission testing and x-rays.
  • Teach and train staff correct medical and clinical procedures.
  • Collect specimens and bloodwork.
  • Assist Office Manager setting up surgeries, payment posting, pre-certifications, and ordering medical/office supplies.
  • Maintain flow of staff/patients.
  • General office work.

Education

Eastwick College
, Ramsey, NJ

Medical Office Assistant
01.1998 - 01.1999

Eastwick College
, Ramsey, NJ

Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2007 - 01.2009

Skills

Venipuncture/Phlebotomyundefined

Certification

AMCA Certification

Timeline

Summit Health

Certified Medical Assistant
11.2020 - Current

Surgical Coordinator and MA

Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine
02.2018 - 03.2020

Customer Service Representative

Examworks
09.2011 - 06.2015

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Metropolitan Orthopedic Consultants
02.2010 - 02.2018

Administrative Assistant

Mountainside Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2009

Eastwick College

Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2007 - 01.2009

Medical Assistant

ENT & Allergy Sssociates
08.2006 - 03.2008

Receptionist

ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeons
11.2004 - 08.2006

Chief Medical Assistant

Dr. Lenny Ramirez
05.1999 - 11.2004

Eastwick College

Medical Office Assistant
01.1998 - 01.1999

AMCA Certification

Jacqueline IbarraCertified Medical Assistant