KERRY D’AMICO
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 14 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MOHS / Pathology Coordinator
Skin Institute / Platinum Dermatology
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of Number physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
Administrative Assistant
Doreen Cannon State Farm
05.2020 - Current
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
Surgical Coordinator
Institute For Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Mgmnt
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for 8 Orthopedic, 1 Podiatrist &1 Pain Management Doctor
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mc Minn Surgical Group, Surgery
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Assisted with minor procedures
- CPT,ICD-9 & ICD-10 coding for Surgical procedures performed
- Performed First Aid & Wound care
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2012
Skills
OTHER SKILLS INCLUDE
Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding for surgical procedures
Strong Organizational Skills
Ease with Computers and Technology
Multitasking and Time Management
Electronic Records Management
Administrative Procedures
Proficient EMA and NEXGEN
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) ID:2449283
- 4-40 Certification - CPSR - Certified Professional Service Representative
- CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer
Timeline
MOHS / Pathology Coordinator
Skin Institute / Platinum Dermatology
09.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Doreen Cannon State Farm
05.2020 - Current
Surgical Coordinator
Institute For Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Mgmnt
02.2015 - 12.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Mc Minn Surgical Group, Surgery
04.2012 - 01.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University