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Overview
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Education
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Monica Hernandez

Freeport,Texas

Summary

Goal-oriented and self-motivated professional seeking a position in a dynamic, growth-focused organization where strong teamwork, adaptability, and dedication to excellence contribute to organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Specialist

Utmb
Angleton, TX
12.2023 - Current
  • Infusion therapy plan review, appointment linking, Infusion WQ, interval edits, scanning referrals, In-basket management, communication with internal and external providers, and infusion workflow coordination
  • Daily collaboration with infusion nurses, pharmacy team, and RCO, weekly meetings
  • Medication reconciliation, referrals, insurance verification, prior authorizations, deposits, collections, and self-pay estimates, Epic, Cupid, CoverMyMeds, and Parachute
  • Clinical skills: vitals, orthostatic vitals, EKGs, Holter/event monitors, bladder scans, POCT, 6-minute walk tests, DME coordination, inventory management, and ordering through PeopleSoft
  • Experience across Family Medicine, Surgery/Urology, Pulmonary, Sleep, Cardiology, and Infusion clinics

Medical Assistant

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group
Lake Jackson, TX
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Referrals, prior authorizations, insurance verification (Availity, CoverMyMeds, Methodist Care-Link),Epic and Meditech EMR charting, medical records, scanning, and pre-filling
  • Vital signs (temperature, O₂ saturation, manual blood pressure), medication reconciliation, H&P, injections, procedures, Laboratory orders (Quest, LabCorp, CPL LabsDaily and monthly clinical controls
  • DME supply ordering; diabetes and weight-loss education support

Receptionist

Gulf Coast Eye Center
Lake Jackson, TX
08.2021 - 07.2022

Front Office & Billing Experience

  • Phone management, patient scheduling, clinic opening/closing procedures, Referrals, charting,
  • Insurance verification and billing, including CPT–ICD-10 code linking and deductible processing
  • Payment posting, cash box management, Eligibility and claims processing using IFA, Centricity, iMedic, Availity, TMHP, UHC,

Contract Medical Assistant

Sims Care Pearland & Sugar-land
Pearland, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cross-trained in front office and back office operations to support clinic workflow and patient care
  • Performed clinical duties vitals, EKGs, blood draws, injections, and COVID swab testing, Managed prior authorizations, referrals, medication refills, and clinical messaging
  • Supported patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, delivered direct patient care, and assisted providers during clinic visits
  • Traveled to support multiple clinic locations based on staffing and operational needs

Medical Assistant/ Receptionist

Gulf Coast Nephrology
Lake Jackson, TX
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Cross-trained in front and back office operations, including phone management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and deposits
  • Managed referrals, insurance verifications, prior authorizations, and approvals through insurance carriers
  • Performed vitals, obtained patient medical histories, and completed accurate charting, scanning, and pre-filling of provider charts, coordinated with Quest and LabCorp
  • Processed medical record requests via fax and EMR, proficient in Epic, Meditech, Practice Fusion, CareLink, RidgeMark, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Medical Assistant

Angleton Cardiology Clinic
Angleton, TX
12.2016 - 07.2018
  • Cross-trained in front and back office cardiology clinic operations, Phone management, patient scheduling, and coordination of clinic workflow
  • Performed EKGs, vitals, PT/INR testing, Holter and event monitor application, and pacemaker checks, assisted with ETT and nuclear stress testing procedures, accurate charting, scanning, pre-filling provider charts,
  • Managed prior authorizations, supply ordering, proficient in eClinicalWorks,

Cashier

Murphy USA
Lake Jackson, TX
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Provided outstanding customer, cash handling, and deposits, opened and closed store, ensuring accurate financial and operational procedures
  • Conducted inventory counts, restocked merchandise, Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the store

Patient Care Assistant

Brazosport Hospital
Lake Jackson, TX
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided direct patient care, vitals, orthostatic measurements, and telemetry monitoring, performed capillary sticks and assisted with heart monitor setup and patient monitoring, Accurately charted and scanned patient records using Meditech EMR system

Education

Medical Assistant Program -

Brazosport College
01.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

01.2014

Skills

  • Compassionate, patient-focused care
  • Adaptable and reliable in fast-paced settings
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented

Certification

American Heart Association CPR certified

Timeline

Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Specialist

Utmb
12.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group
07.2022 - 12.2023

Receptionist

Gulf Coast Eye Center
08.2021 - 07.2022

Contract Medical Assistant

Sims Care Pearland & Sugar-land
06.2021 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant/ Receptionist

Gulf Coast Nephrology
07.2018 - 05.2021

Medical Assistant

Angleton Cardiology Clinic
12.2016 - 07.2018

Patient Care Assistant

Brazosport Hospital
12.2015 - 07.2016

Cashier

Murphy USA
11.2014 - 08.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Medical Assistant Program -

Brazosport College
Monica Hernandez