Melissa Perez
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Seeking a position where my skills and abilities may be unitized. Bilingual in English and Spanish Seasoned Medical Records Clerk with [Number] years of hands-on experience managing patient health files in healthcare facilities. Well-versed in preparing new patient records, processing admission procedures and discharge records and obtaining records from off-site storage facilities. Organized and coordinated individual committed to adhering to HIPAA privacy policies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Clerk
artesia palms care center
Artesia, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
- Processed incoming medical records requests.
- Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
- Entered data into electronic health record systems.
- Scanned paper records into digital format.
- Responded to inquiries from patients, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding medical records.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient information as requested by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Updated patient files with new medical information as needed.
- Collected, compiled and maintained statistical data on hospital utilization, beds occupied.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding release of information.
- Identified discrepancies between physical documentation and electronic health records.
Medical Assistant
Westchester dermatology
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Sales associate
Cricket wireless
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Help new customers, Set up new lines, Promote / recommend new lines
Manger Ast
Glaze clothing
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Make sure everything is running perfect, Keep everything up to date, Make sure workers are doing duties
Sales associate
Forever21
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Help customers with their needs, Cashier, Pack and unpack new merch
In Home Caregiver
John's Daycare
Maywood, CA
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted patient to dress, bathe and groom self, Administered prescribed oral medications under written direction of the physician and as directed by home care nurse
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Planned nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
American College of Health Care
Huntington Park, CA04-2021
General Education -
Bell Senior High School
Skills
- Customer Service
- 10 Key Proficient
- Patient Care
- Skillful
- MS Word
- Excel
- Telephone Etiquette
- MS Power Point
- Dependable
- Ability to Learn Quickly
- Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology understanding
- Data Security
- Inventory Coordination
- Record maintenance
- Filing systems expertise
- Data Entry
- Document Scanning
- HIPAA Regulations
- New patient chart preparation
- Client Relations
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Records Clerk
artesia palms care center
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Westchester dermatology
04.2021 - 07.2023
Sales associate
Cricket wireless
01.2020 - 02.2020
Manger Ast
Glaze clothing
03.2015 - 02.2020
Sales associate
Forever21
11.2013 - 12.2015
In Home Caregiver
John's Daycare
04.2013 - 05.2013
Certificate - Medical Assistant
American College of Health Care
General Education -
Bell Senior High School
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