Maricela Montoya Espinoza
Hayward,CA
Summary
Organized Medical Records Clerk brings top talents in data entry, records filing and administrative correspondence. Creates new medical records, retrieves existing medical records and collects demographic information from various sources to gather patient information.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Clerk
Center for Elders Independence
San Leandro, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Greeted patients in a friendly and professional manner when they arrived at the office or clinic.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidential information handling procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees on the use of office equipment and proper filing techniques.
- Reviewed and entered patient medical records into electronic health record system.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations within the facility.
- Performed general office duties such as photocopying documents, faxing forms to other offices.
- Answered telephones promptly, courteously, and efficiently responding to inquiries from patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted physicians with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and organizing medical reports.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Medical Assistant
Epic Care Cancer Center
Castro Valley, CA
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant
Norcal urology
Oakland, CA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Boston Reed College
San Lorenzo, CA06-2014
High School Diploma -
Castlemont High School
Oakland, CA06-1996
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Critical thinking abilities
- Staff Training and Development
- Medical Terminology
- Scheduling appointments
- Medical Supply Inventory Control
- Document Management Expertise
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Detail-Oriented Focus
- HIPAA Regulations Familiarity
- Written and verbal communication
- Customer Service
- Payment Collection
- Client Relations
- Document Scanning
- Work well independently
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Clerk
Center for Elders Independence
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Epic Care Cancer Center
12.2017 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
Norcal urology
05.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Boston Reed College
High School Diploma -
Castlemont High School
- CPR
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