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Kendra Williams

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and coworkers. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Supervisor

HealthQuest- Psychiatry
Memphis, TN
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervise daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to policies.
  • Coordinate scheduling and allocation of resources for staff activities.
  • Train new employees on office protocols and best practices.
  • Implement process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency.
  • Monitor and evaluate personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement, or address productivity concerns.
  • Update reports, manage accounts, and generate reports for company database.
  • Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Facilitate smooth communication between departments, promoting collaboration and problem-solving efforts.
  • Enhance team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Assist in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.

TMS Technician- Certified Medical Assistant

HealthQuest- Psychiatry
Memphis, TN
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare providers, sharing insights on patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
  • Ensure patient comfort during TMS sessions, addressing any concerns or questions prior to treatment.
  • Phlebotomy (Lab draws, UDS, mouth swabs)
  • Enhance the efficiency of TMS operations by maintaining clean and organized workspaces and equipment.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the clinic by suggesting process improvements based on hands-on experience with patients and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of each treatment session, ensuring that all data was available for future reference or research purposes.
  • Peer to peers
  • Counseling consultations
  • Demonstrate empathy towards patients undergoing mental health challenges while administering effective treatments to improve their quality of life.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to TMS therapy, including HIPAA regulations, licensing standards, and safety guidelines.
  • Conduct regular inspections of TMS equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during treatment sessions.
  • Provide exceptional customer service throughout all stages of the TMS experience, fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.

Scribe- Certified Medical Assistant

The Urology Group P.C
Memphis, TN
07.2022 - 04.2024

• Obtain vital signs

• Pessary changes

• Insertion of foley 2 way cath

•Assist with procedures (Vasectomy, prostate biopsies, prostate exams, cysto, stent removals, pellets insertions, Uroflow, UDS)

• Injections (Testosterone, Lupron, Eliguard)

• Schedule procedures and test

• Obtain prior authorizations

• Prep charts for visit

• Phone patient with results

• Assist with prostate biopsies

• Testosterone (Trimix) teaching

• Medication refills

Lead Medical Assistant- Referral Coordinator

Saint Francis Medical Partners
Memphis, TN
08.2016 - 07.2022
  • Schedule appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Check patients in and out.
  • Record patients medical history, vitals, or information such as test results in medical records
  • Prep charts ahead of time for next day visits.
  • Authorize drug refills and provide prescription info to the pharmacy.
  • Assist the doctor with examining the patient such as handing instruments or materials for performing task such as (removing or giving sutures, injections, pap smears.)
  • Prior authorizations and referrals.
  • Operate ekg machine, spirometry, ABI's.
  • Obtain blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c as needed, PT/INR, urine specimens, UA, microalbumins, strep, flu, UPT and any other test and prepare them fro testing.
  • File and maintain records, while receiving payments, obtaining eob's.
  • Billing and coding the right visit codes.
  • Operate telephones, scheduling appointments.
  • Inventory
  • End of day balances.
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
  • Verifying insurances.
  • Develop productive working relationships with numerous insurance company representatives.
  • Review demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
  • Answer questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
  • Connect with hospital and clinics.
  • Insurance verification.
  • Make sure all referral and documents are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Inform patient of payments for procedures.
  • Review referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary.
  • Educate patient about procedure(s) that will be done.
  • Efficiently perform insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Monitor referrals to foster timely completion and followed up with physicians to facilitate.

Customer Service Advisor

Molina Healthcare
Memphis, TN
06.2013 - 08.2020
  • Resolve customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Collaborate with team to streamline support processes, enhancing response times and service quality.
  • Improve first-call resolution rates by providing accurate information and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Streamline call handling processes for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Promote strong customer satisfaction by diagnosing and troubleshooting product issues without need for escalated support.
  • Contribute to team meetings with valuable input, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Analyze complaints, issues, and grievances and forwarded them to designated departments for investigation and response.
  • Assisting with healthcare knowledge, eligibility and insurance.

Education

Apprenticeship - Pharmacy Tech

Walgreens Pharmacy
Memphis, TN

Certification - Medical Assisting

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
07.2016

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Delegation
  • Coaching & mentoring
  • Time management
  • Problem Solving
  • Scribe
  • Front Desk
  • HIPPA and OSHA compliance
  • EMR systems (Athena, Eclinicals, Phreesia, Epic, NextGen,Intergy)
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Data entry
  • Management Experience
  • Sterile technique
  • Basic 10 key 45-55 wpm
  • Microsoft word, excel, spreadsheet
  • Depression Treatment
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Call center operations
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Nationally Registred Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Cpr Certified
  • TMS Certified

Timeline

Office Supervisor

HealthQuest- Psychiatry
12.2024 - Current

TMS Technician- Certified Medical Assistant

HealthQuest- Psychiatry
04.2024 - 12.2024

Scribe- Certified Medical Assistant

The Urology Group P.C
07.2022 - 04.2024

Lead Medical Assistant- Referral Coordinator

Saint Francis Medical Partners
08.2016 - 07.2022

Customer Service Advisor

Molina Healthcare
06.2013 - 08.2020

Certification - Medical Assisting

Concorde Career College

Apprenticeship - Pharmacy Tech

Walgreens Pharmacy
Kendra Williams