At the Defense Health Agency, I excelled in streamlining patient care processes, enhancing scheduling efficiency by 30%. My adeptness in HIPAA compliance and patient communication, coupled with a compassionate approach, significantly improved patient satisfaction. My role as a Medical Support Assistant showcased my detail-oriented nature and ability to adapt to change, ensuring optimal clinic operations. Experienced with coordinating patient appointments and managing medical records. Uses effective communication to facilitate seamless interactions between patients and healthcare providers. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and administrative procedures to support medical teams efficiently. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Support Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Checks/in patients using 2 point identifier. Updates patient demographics and Insurance Information.
- Greets, answers phone calls. Relays message from patient to clinic staff inside/outside using telecommunication systems.
- Informs the patient of other clinic specialties for accurate care. - Informs clinic staff of the administrative functions of the clinic.
- End of day reports regularly conducted to close out all appointments.
- Processed No shows, Facility/Patient cancels, Re-schedules appointments. Annotates reason for canceled appointments for proper accountability.
- Schedules/Coordinates with patient and clinic staff in/outside clinic for testing and accurately inputs patients into appropriate appointment types.
- Closely monitors providers schedules. Blocks schedules for annual leave, sick leave, and trainings.
-Reports to supervisor about displaced appointments and appointments that have exceeded the access to care standard.
- Accurately scans patient legal documentation. HIPAA/Privacy Act Statements, Release of Information, and other notes clinic staff has given.
- Appropriated and assigned clinic referrals to the correct appointment type and met the clinic policies for access to care standards.
- Submits work orders and orders office supplies for the clinic.
Awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal 8/11/21
Received ICE comments on excellent customer service
Trained new staff on Administrative procedures.