Competent Medical Office Assistant with 6 years of experience in handling wide variety of medical coding and billing tasks. Sophisticated and hardworking individual with excellent analytical and multitasking abilities. Coordinates with insurance companies and expedites claims processes. Expertise in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes into billing software to generate invoices. Versatile professional serves as first point of contact for patients by verifying insurance, handling paperwork and preparing records. Patient-oriented and helpful candidate familiar with MS Office, MS Teams, MS Excel nd EHR systems coupled with thorough knowledge of medical terminology. Committed to providing personalized service and quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
EDD
Bakersfield, CA
09.2025 - Current
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Processed incoming mail and packages, distributing them promptly to relevant departments.
Conducted inventory management of office supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
Provided customer service support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
Receptionist
Allstate Insurance Agency
Bakersfield, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
Greeted and welcomed visitors, providing a positive first impression of the company
Managed a high volume of incoming calls, efficiently routing them to the appropriate departments
Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for multiple executives, ensuring optimal time management
Maintained an organized front desk area, including managing visitor sign-in process and distributing badges
Responded to inquiries from clients and employees in a timely manner, providing accurate information or directing them to the appropriate resources
Handled sensitive documents with confidentiality and discretion, maintaining strict adherence to privacy policies
Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, photocopying materials, and preparing correspondence
Managed office supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary
Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations and effective communication within the organization
Resolved customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction
Created detailed reports on daily activities such as visitor traffic, phone call volume, and appointment scheduling metrics
Trained new receptionists on office procedures and protocols to ensure consistent service delivery across shifts
Implemented an electronic visitor management system that improved efficiency in tracking visitors' arrival/departure times by XX%
Collections Specialist
Protege Medical Billing
Bakersfield, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to resolve overdue balances and prevent further escalation
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales, customer service, and legal departments to address customer disputes and resolve billing discrepancies
Conducted thorough credit investigations on new customers to assess creditworthiness and establish appropriate credit limits
Worked closely with external debt collection agencies when necessary, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
Provided regular updates on account statuses to management through detailed reports and presentations
Trained new team members on collection processes, tools, and best practices for efficient operations
Participated in monthly meetings with finance department to review key performance indicators (KPIs) such as DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) metrics
Medical Office Assistant
Yu Medical Group
Bakersfield, CA
12.2019 - 02.2023
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash, and credit card.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Used OfficeAlly to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
Facilitated seamless coordination of appointments with specialists or diagnostic testing centers for comprehensive patient care services.
Provided compassionate support to patients during check-in/check-out process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
Maintained a clean reception area conducive to a professional atmosphere while adhering to safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased accuracy of billing processes by carefully reviewing invoices and verifying insurance coverage before submission.
Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
Coordinated successfully with healthcare providers to ensure timely delivery of test results and prescription refills for patients.
Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
Ensured smooth daily operations by managing incoming calls professionally while addressing inquiries or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.
Reduced wait times for patients through effective appointment scheduling and efficient front desk management.