Katherine Courts
Temecula,CA
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over Number 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.
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr Fox Podiatrist Office
11.2004 - 06.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Medical Receptionist
Beaver Medical Group
04.1999 - 10.2001
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Medical Assistant
Dr W S Han OBGYN
07.1987 - 12.1999
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Receptionist
Clairmont Pediatrics
03.1981 - 09.1984
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
- Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Contributed to and helped lead employee staff meetings, reporting trends in procedures, advising leadership on resources needed and preparing information to be disseminated.
Education
Certificate 6 Month Vocational Program - Front & Back Office Procedures ; One Month Interns
San Diego College For Medical Assistant
San Diego CA 01.1980
Skills
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Wound Care
- Examination Preparation
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Updating Medical Records
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- X-Ray Processing
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Medical History Collection
- Medical Billing
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Charting Expertise
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Ultrasound Setup
- Insurance Claims
- Medical Assistance
- Referral Verification
- Sharps Disposal
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
- Performing EKGs
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Family Medicine
- Taking Vital Signs
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Additional Information
My first job was part-time at a weight clinic 10/1980 - 03/1981 offered full time at Clairmont Pediatrics worked their for 3 1/2 yrs
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr Fox Podiatrist Office
11.2004 - 06.2022
Medical Receptionist
Beaver Medical Group
04.1999 - 10.2001
Medical Assistant
Dr W S Han OBGYN
07.1987 - 12.1999
Medical Receptionist
Clairmont Pediatrics
03.1981 - 09.1984
Certificate 6 Month Vocational Program - Front & Back Office Procedures ; One Month Interns
San Diego College For Medical Assistant
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