Kimberly Thomas
Sanford,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Expertise in clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative functions. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations, contributing to enhanced patient care through effective communication and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Pinehurst Surgical
Pinehurst, North Carolina
09.2019 - 05.2026
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, including suturing lacerations and removing stitches, to support patient recovery under physician supervision.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage to promote adherence and understanding.
- Scheduled patient appointments, diagnostic specialty appointments, tests and procedures.
- Trained new representatives on company policies and procedures for authorizations.
- Applied knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements utilizing on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
- Maintained accurate records on all prior authorizations requested, received, and denied.
- Scheduled peer to peer reviews for physicians to discuss medical necessity with insurance providers.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Educated customers about the prior authorization process including applicable deadlines.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC 09.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Injection administration
- Specimen preparation
- Healthcare compliance
- Insurance verification
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care
- Sample collection procedures
- Patient documentation
- Inventory and supply management
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA protocols
- Compassionate
- Medical office administration
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Patient care
- Administrative support
- Patient care
- Injectable administration
Certification
- CPR
- Sacral Neuromodulation (Axonics)
- Intrauterine insemination
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Pinehurst Surgical
09.2019 - 05.2026
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Community College
09.2018 - 05.2020