Maria Ortiz
Katy,TX
Summary
Hardworking medical administrative professional that offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic record keeping and insurance documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy
Katy, TX
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Coordinate surgical procedures with hospitals and surgery centers.
- Generate information and arrangements for patient surgery. Obtain pre-operative consent paperwork, write and communicate surgery orders. Inform patients of the price amount and collect payment.
- Verify patient insurance and submit required pre-authorizations for surgical clearance.
- Prepare operating rooms and assist surgeons for in-office procedures.
- Room patients and communicate any questions or concerns to surgeons during post-operative visits.
- Clean and disinfect rooms, wash and sterilize all surgical instruments.
- Manage inventory for both surgery and office supplies.
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Schedule appointments, verify insurance, and handle medical billing and coding.
- Record patient vitals and documented weigh-ins while providing individual counseling to help patients achieve weight loss goals.
- Administer intramuscular injections, set up and perform EKGs.
- Manage office inventory and coordinate prescription calls to maintain stock levels and support patient needs.
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
Leon's Family Care and Chiropractic Clinic
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Schedule appointments, verify insurance plans, record vital signs and medical history.
- Check patients in and out, collect co-pays and deductibles at the time of service.
- Maintain accurate, organized electronic or physical health files and update personal/financial information.
- Handle workers comp claims communicate directly with insurance adjusters, case managers, and employers regarding patient work status, work restrictions, and treatment progress.
- Perform routine venipuncture, urinalysis and DOT physicals.
- Set up patients on physical therapies or modalities as directed by the physician.
- Order and organize office supplies.
Education
CMA -
Sanford Brown College
03-2012
High school Diploma -
Taylor High School
06-2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem Solving
- Fully Bilingual - English/Spanish
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy
04.2017 - 12.2021
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
02.2015 - 03.2017
Front Desk/Medical Assistant
Leon's Family Care and Chiropractic Clinic
03.2012 - 06.2014
CMA -
Sanford Brown College
High school Diploma -
Taylor High School