KATIE TATAKIS
Middletown,CT
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in prior authorizations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Middlesex Health
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Accurately prepared and submitted patient progress notes and ensured documentation met strict regulation requirements
- Documented medical records according to established procedures and performed assigned work in a timely manner
- Obtained prior authorizations for medications.
- Aided with chart preparation, administered medications, cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, and recorded patient vitals
- Performed and documented any treatments for unusual patient status along with the patient's response to treatment
- Inspected, decontaminated, and cleaned medical instruments prior to assembly and sterilization between patient use
- Scanned office notes, aided providers with minor surgeries, and submitted orders such as lab work and point of care testing
Data Entry Clerk
Community Health Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Continuously ensured medical charts were compliant with HIPAA regulations and scanned documents into patient files
- Obtained prior authorizations for Medicaid dental care procedures and collaborated with cross-functional team members
- Updated digital systems with records of treatment success and performed other clerical tasks related to medical records
- Aided physicians with completing medical records and retrieved medical records using manual and electronic systems
- Used medical coding to describe patients and situations and efficiently submitted billing requests to insurance companies
- Completed general office duties such as scanning, copying, and faxing documentation to the correct department teams
Medical Assistant
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Scanned office notes into patient charts, sterilized instruments, and continuously removed sutures per provider's consent
- Triaged calls to nursing teams or doctors and obtained patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height
- Verified authorizations, completed necessary medical forms for patients in a timely manner, and managed schedules
- Efficiently obtained a wide range of information from physicians and nurses about patient conditions and treatment plans
- Strategically examined patients to detect issues requiring medical care including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine
Medical Assistant
Prime Health Care
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Obtained prior-authorization from insurance companies for medical services such has imaging, medications and referrals.
- Enhanced patient care with timely and accurate data entry of medical histories, prescriptions, and lab results.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Education
Master's Degree - Health Informatics
Purdue University
03.2025
Bachelor of Health - Health Science
Purdue University
03.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Goodwin College
01.2014
Skills
- Scanning, Organizing, & Filing Electronic Records
- Collaborating with Healthcare Teams
- Medical terminology
- Insurance authorizations
- Epic
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Vital sign monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical documentation
- POS Systems
- Specimens collection and processing
- EMR Systems
- Phlebotomy techniques
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- BLS Certified
Memberships And Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Alpha Alpha Honor Society
- Vice President Senate Committee
Affiliations
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Alpha Alpha Honor Society
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Middlesex Health
06.2022 - 02.2024
Data Entry Clerk
Community Health Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Prime Health Care
09.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Health - Health Science
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Goodwin College
Master's Degree - Health Informatics
Purdue University
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