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Karen Valenzuela

Summary

Experience in Dermatology with knowledge of back and front office duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively. Detail oriented in medical records to provide attentive suitable care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Pacific Dermatology Institute
04.2021 - Current
  • Documented medical data, including outside path reports, facilitating accurate records.
  • Prepared examination and procedure rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring a proper set up of the room prior to patient arrival.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
  • Supported physicians in examinations with accurate scribing and hands on assistance.
  • Initiated pre-authorizations and appeal letters to meet third-party insurer requirements.
  • Monitored back office medical supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder.
  • Instructed patients on proper medication use as directed by physician.
  • Reviewed pathology reports and educated patients about their results and treatment plans.
  • Provided post-operative care instructions to patients after surgery or other medical procedures.
  • Assisted in answering front and back office calls, scheduling appointments, check patients in and out, verifying insurance information, and processing prescription request.
  • Contributed to training new employees.
  • Liaised with neighboring offices to provide necessary support improving office workflow.

Education

Medical Assistant -

American Career College
CA
04-2021

Associate of Arts - English

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient flow management
  • Skin biopsy assistance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Excision assistance
  • MOHS assistance
  • Suture removal
  • Phototherapy administration
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Simple dressings
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Procedure assistance
  • Insurance verification
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance authorizations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

Certified Dermatology Tech (CDT)

Personal Information

Title: Medical Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Pacific Dermatology Institute
04.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant -

American Career College

Associate of Arts - English

Citrus College

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