Martha Cadena
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with over a decade of experience in clinic operations and patient management. Proven skills in streamlining processes, ensuring accurate insurance verification, and maintaining compliance with medical regulations to enhance overall patient satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Webster
06.2013 - 04.2025
- Executed insurance verification processes to confirm patient coverage and minimize billing discrepancies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into the electronic health record system.
- Managed and obtained insurance authorizations for patient referrals from physicians.
- Provided support to referring physicians in obtaining pre-authorization for services as necessary.
Supervisor
Pri Med Clinic
Stafford
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient clinic workflows and optimal patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to streamline patient care and enhance service quality.
- Analyzed operational processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Education
Medical Assistant
Hargest Vocational College
Houston, TX04-1989
High School Diploma -
Lamar Consolidated High School
Richmond, TX05-1984
Skills
EHR management
insurance verification
patient assessment
medical coding
clinic operations
medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
Insurance authorizations
Immunization administration
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Medical records confidentiality
Medical office management
Timeline
Medical Assistant
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
06.2013 - 04.2025
Supervisor
Pri Med Clinic
09.2011 - 06.2013
Medical Assistant
Hargest Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Lamar Consolidated High School