Juana Basurto
Medical Billing And Coding
El Paso,Tx
Summary
Bilingual Medical Assistant with front and back office experience seeking a Medical Billing and Coding position to apply knowledge of insurance verification, pre-authorizations, medical documentation, and patient communication in a healthcare setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Assistant
Eastside Family Care Center
El Paso, Texas
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Answered 50+ incoming patient calls daily, scheduled appointments, and assisted patients with questions at the front desk.
- Verified insurance eligibility and processed pre-authorizations for medications, procedures, and specialist referrals to ensure timely patient care.
- Assisted providers with patient care by preparing patients for exams and administering vaccines and injections as ordered.
- Provided bilingual communication (English/Spanish) to translate medical information between providers and patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system while coordinating patient flow in a fast-paced clinic.
Medical Assistant
C-Care Cardiovascular Center
El Paso, Texas
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment daily to maintain infection control standards.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, medications, symptoms, and allergies in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Roomed 20–30 patients per day, prepared them for examinations, and assisted physicians during visits.
- Measured and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to support accurate diagnosis.
- Managed patient records by filing, scanning, and organizing medical documents while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Western Technical College
El Paso, TX 05.2001 -
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso 05.2001 -
GED -
Job Corps
El Paso 05.2001 -
Skills
Medical terminology
Patient-focused care
Data entry
Patient flow management
Inventory management
Procedure assistance
Medical office administration
HIPAA compliance
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Eastside Family Care Center
07.2021 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
C-Care Cardiovascular Center
09.2020 - 07.2021
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Western Technical College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
05.2001 -
GED -
Job Corps
05.2001 -