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Monica Perkins

Midlands Orthopaedics
COLUMBIA,SC
21
years of professional experience

Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in patient scheduling, insurance verification, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing clinic efficiency and improving patient outcomes through exceptional customer service.

Work History

Medical Assistant

12 Years 4 Months
Midlands Orthopaedics | 05.2014 - Current
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
  • E-scribe - fill prescriptions for patients
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance for better health outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments, improving overall clinic efficiency.
  • Surgery scheduling
  • Ultrasound
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.

Precertification Specialist

8 Years 7 Months
Palmetto Imaging | 10.2005 - 05.2014
  • Reviewed and processed precertification requests for imaging services, ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to gather necessary documentation for timely precertification approvals.
  • Analyzed patient records and insurance plans to verify eligibility and coverage specifics efficiently.
  • Scheduling procedures

Education

High School Diploma

South Aiken High School | Aiken, SC

No Degree - Associate in Science

Aiken Tech | Aiken, SC

No Degree - Associate in Science

Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC

Skills

Direct patient care
Medical terminology
Clinical documentation
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Patient scheduling
Surgical coordination
Ultrasound
BLS - CPR
Medical records management
Customer support

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Midlands Orthopaedics
05.2014 - CurrentRead More

Precertification Specialist

Palmetto Imaging
10.2005 - 05.2014Read More

South Aiken High School

High School Diploma
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Aiken Tech

No Degree from Associate in Science
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Midlands Technical College

No Degree from Associate in Science
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Monica Perkins