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Maria Aguirre

Riverside,CA

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant & Billing Specialist with over 15 years in diverse healthcare environments. Recognized for excellence in team collaboration, patient advocacy, and health informatics. Demonstrated success in streamlining workflows, enhancing interdepartmental coordination, and maintaining best practices of patient-centered care across multi-specialty practices. Highly skilled in insurance claims processing, billing reconciliation, and conflict resolution. Consistently contributing to improved patient satisfaction and operational performance. Currently seeking an opportunity within a reputable medical facility to apply and expand expertise in medical assisting or billing, and to make a meaningful impact in delivering efficient, compassionate healthcare services.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

OBGYN, Memorial Care Medical Group
11.2017 - Current
  • Insurance Processing, Insurance verifications, reducing delays and improving access to care.
  • Coordinate prenatal care schedules, enhancing care continuity and patient satisfaction.
  • Monitor EMR health records, ensuring seamless information flow and care coordination.
  • Assist in exams, maintaining sterile environments, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Manage high-risk pregnancies, establishing protocols for optimal maternal health outcomes.
  • Mentoring and training new staff, ensuring consistency in care standards and operational practices.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures, including preparing examination areas, obtaining patient consent, setting up sterile instruments, and providing intra-procedural support to ensure safety and efficiency

Medical Assistant Float

UCI Family Health Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed patient intake procedures and vital sign documentation across multiple clinic locations, ensuring accurate medical records and streamlined appointment flow
  • Managed patient scheduling and communications, helping to optimize clinic flow and improve overall service delivery.
  • Facilitated seamless medical procedures by anticipating physician needs, preparing sterile equipment, and ensuring patient comfort throughout examinations.
  • Implemented patient education initiatives, leading to improved treatment adherence and health outcomes. ie: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular health

Medical Assistant Clinical Liaison

Coastal Heart Medical Group
06.2009 - 11.2017
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
  • Enhanced team communication by organizing regular staff meetings and sharing updates on patient care protocols.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06.2025

Certificate - Medical billing and collections certification

Santiago Canyon College
Santa Ana, CA
08.2024

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA
06-2009

High School Diploma -

Valley High School
Santa Ana
06-2008

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Billing and coding
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Workflow coordination
  • Referral coordination
  • Interpersonal relationship building

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Medical Assistant Float

UCI Family Health Center
10.2022 - 02.2023

Medical Assistant

OBGYN, Memorial Care Medical Group
11.2017 - Current

Medical Assistant Clinical Liaison

Coastal Heart Medical Group
06.2009 - 11.2017

Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences

Santa Ana College

Certificate - Medical billing and collections certification

Santiago Canyon College

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Valley High School

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