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Maria Rodriguez

North East,MD

Summary

Medical Assistant with 5 years of experience in clinical and administrative roles. Expertise in managing patient records, supporting physicians, and maintaining accurate documentation. Actively pursuing Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification to transition into remote medical coding.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Mulley family practice
Elkton, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive clinical support in a busy family practice serving patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
  • Collected and recorded vital signs, patient histories, and medication lists with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness in the EHR system (NextGen).
  • Assisted in minor procedures, immunizations, EKGs, and routine diagnostic tests, ensuring proper documentation for billing and coding.
  • Reviewed provider notes for accuracy and completeness, helping identify documentation gaps to support accurate CPT and ICD-10 coding.
  • Worked closely with the billing department to clarify chart notes and support insurance claim processing, reducing billing errors.
  • Educated patients on preventive care, follow-up instructions, and coordinated referrals and prior authorizations with specialists.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies while staying up to date on changes in coding guidelines and documentation standards.

Medical Assistant

Center For Interventional Pain And Spine
Wilmington, DE
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain conditions, including administering injections, preparing exam rooms, and monitoring patient responses.
  • Assisted in procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, and spinal cord stimulator trials, ensuring proper pre- and post-procedure documentation.
  • Verified insurance coverage, obtained prior authorizations, and supported workers' compensation documentation and billing.
  • Acted as a liaison between providers and insurance companies to resolve coding discrepancies, contributing to a reduction in claim denials.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance and stayed current on pain management coding guidelines, strengthening foundation for future CPC role.

Education

Basic Life Support Certification. -

Basic Life Support
Elkton, MD
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Elkton High School
Elkton, MD
06-2016

Certified Professional Coder -

American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Electronic health records
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Medical terminology
  • Effective communication
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Self motivation
  • Insurance verification

References

Kayse Murray
Medical Assistant
Elkton, MD
📞 (302) 690-2826

Christiana Posada
Personal Trainer/Medical Assistant
Aberdeen, MD
📞 (443) 981-0045

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Mulley family practice
08.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Center For Interventional Pain And Spine
01.2023 - 08.2023

Basic Life Support Certification. -

Basic Life Support

High School Diploma -

Elkton High School

Certified Professional Coder -

American Academy of Professional Coders

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