Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Marissa Gonzales

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

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
09.2025 - Current

.

  • 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
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
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
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.

Education

Medical Billing Insurance Coding -

UEI College
Bakersfield, CA
05.2019

Dental Assisting - Vocational school

Medical Billing & Coding - Vocational

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Records management
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Accounts receivable
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medical Coding
  • Customer service
  • Insurance Verification
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Medical Billing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Computer skills
  • Call center
  • ICD-9
  • CPT coding
  • Sales
  • Negotiation (6 years)
  • Medical Records
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA
  • ICD coding
  • Medicare
  • Accounting
  • Office experience
  • Communication skills
  • Front desk
  • Leadership
  • English
  • Documentation review (6 years)
  • Recruiting

Timeline

Office Assistant

EDD
09.2025 - Current

Receptionist

Allstate Insurance Agency
06.2025 - 08.2025

Collections Specialist

Protege Medical Billing
02.2024 - 05.2024

Medical Office Assistant

Yu Medical Group
12.2019 - 02.2023

Dental Assisting - Vocational school

Medical Billing & Coding - Vocational

Medical Billing Insurance Coding -

UEI College
Marissa Gonzales