Laura Ferreyra
Stockton,California
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping and tracking. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant, Biller, Facility Coordinator
Valley Podiatry Group
3031 W. March Ln Ste #310 Stockton, CA. 95219
06.2006 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Followed up with appropriate parties to obtain prompt payments.
- Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
- Determined proper codes for medical records and patient services.
Scribe
Valley Podiatry Group
3031 W. March Ln #310 Stockton, CA. 95215
06.2006 - Current
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
Education
Medical Assisting
Maric College Stockton, Ca.
Skills
- Assess Patient Needs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Status Updates
- Workflow Improvements
- Back Logging
- Administrative Duties
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Admission
- Account Updates
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Dressing Changes
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Biller, Facility Coordinator
Valley Podiatry Group
06.2006 - Current
Scribe
Valley Podiatry Group
06.2006 - Current
Medical Assisting
Maric College Stockton, Ca.