Melissa Saporito
Niceville,USA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated medical assistant with a track record of delivering exceptional patient care. Proven expertise in efficiently managing administrative tasks, coordinating appointments, and assisting healthcare professionals in various medical procedures. Committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients, I strive to contribute to a positive and efficient healthcare environment through my strong attention to detail and compassionate nature.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Spine Institute - Dr. Aaron Creek
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Surgical and postoperative scheduler, specialist referrals, prior authorizations for surgery and procedures
- Preoperative and postoperative education
- Coordinate surgical reps for surgery
- Prescription refills
- EHR use
Medical Assistant
Southern Orthopedic Specialists - Dr. Aaron Creek
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Surgical and postoperative scheduler, specialist referrals, prior authorizations for surgery and procedures
- Preoperative and postoperative education
- Coordinate surgical reps for surgery
- Prescription refills
- EHR use
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Sun Dermatology
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Dermatology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Assisted with Mohs, excisions, biopsies, suture/staple removal, laser and superficial radiation treatments (SRT) and inject pre procedure local anesthetic
- Setting up and maintaining a sterile field
- Unna boot application
- Sterilization of instruments
- Obtaining prior authorization for all medications and biologics in office
- Prescription refills
- EHR scribe
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Dermatology Southeast
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Dermatology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Assisted with Mohs, excisions, biopsies, laser treatments, cosmetic procedures and injected pre-procedure local anesthetic
- Setting up and maintaining a sterile field
- Unna boot application and wound care
- Sterilization of instruments
- Obtain prior authorization for all medications and biologics in office
- Prescription refills
- EHR scribe
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Endoscopy Center Of Colorado Springs
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Endoscopy
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Prepared patients for procedures
- Post procedure care
- Assisted MDs and CRNAs with colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and biopsy of patients under conscious sedation
- Cleaning and sterilization of scopes and OR rooms
- EHR use
Medical Assistant
The William Storms Allergy Clinic
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Asthma/Allergy/Immunology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Spirometer, RAST allergy testing, food testing, injections, PFT treatments
- Prior authorizations
- Prescription refills
- Patient education
- EHR use
Medical Assistant
Central Coast Chest Consultants
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Pulmonology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Spirometer, PFT, 6 minute walk test, steroid injections
- Administered breathing treatments
- Prior authorizations
- Prescription refills
- EHR use
Lead Medical Assistant
Pedro A. Diaz, Md
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Cardiology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Assisted with treadmill stress tests, placed 24 hour holter monitors and performed ECGs
- Kept track of Pacemaker and PT/INR patients for testing
- Prior authorizations
- Prescription refills
Medical Assistant
Pacific Coast Physicians
01.1998 - 10.2004
- Company Overview: Internal Medicine/Endocrinology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Endocrinology - hemoglobin A1C tests, blood sugar checks, diabetic foot checks, instruct patients on how to use a glucose monitor and self inject insulin, HRT management
- Internal Medicine - assisted with treadmill stress tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, biopsies, and PAP smears, UA testing
- Performed ECGs and PFT
- Prior authorization
- Prescription refills
- EHR use
Medical Assistant
Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation
01.1997 - 11.1998
- Company Overview: Dermatology
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Assist with surgical procedures and biopsies
- Sterilization of instruments
- Prior authorizations
- Prescription refills
Medical Assistant
ACI Pediatrics
12.1995 - 12.1996
- Company Overview: Pediatrics
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Immunizations, PFT, nebulizer treatments
- Hearing and vision testing
Medical Assistant
Albert W. Hawkins, MD
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Company Overview: Internal Medicine
- Performed pre-screening of patients including vital signs, medical history information, and answered initial queries
- Phlebotomy, ran standard lab testing and gave injections
- Assist with treadmill stress test, ECG, PFT, and gynecological examinations
- Hearing and vision tests
- Sterilize instruments
- Prior authorizations
- Prescription refills
Education
Medical Assistant -
Santa Barbara Business College
Santa Barbara, CA1995
High School Diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
Orcutt, California 1992
Skills
- Surgical experience
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Leadership
- Insurance Verification
- Referrals and prior authorizations
- Scheduling and Appointment Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Phlebotomy and injections
- Critical thinking abilities
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- EMR / EHR
References
Available upon request.
Key Qualifications
- 25 years of in-depth experience and knowledge within numerous specialties, including surgical experience.
- A team player who works well with others.
- Excellent communication and personal computing skills.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Spine Institute - Dr. Aaron Creek
12.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
Southern Orthopedic Specialists - Dr. Aaron Creek
09.2018 - 12.2018
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Sun Dermatology
09.2016 - 12.2017
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Dermatology Southeast
09.2015 - 09.2016
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Endoscopy Center Of Colorado Springs
01.2014 - 03.2015
Medical Assistant
The William Storms Allergy Clinic
10.2012 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant
Central Coast Chest Consultants
01.2009 - 12.2011
Lead Medical Assistant
Pedro A. Diaz, Md
01.2004 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant
Pacific Coast Physicians
01.1998 - 10.2004
Medical Assistant
Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation
01.1997 - 11.1998
Medical Assistant
ACI Pediatrics
12.1995 - 12.1996
Medical Assistant
Albert W. Hawkins, MD
01.1995 - 12.1995
Medical Assistant -
Santa Barbara Business College
High School Diploma -
Ernest Righetti High School
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