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Natalie Gaskins

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

Maintain high-volume medical office environments by efficiently coordinating files, appointments and other patient needs. Proven skills in Medical Assistant Administrative and high pace environments with expertise in managing provider requirements. Positive and upbeat with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledgeable Patient Care Advocate, highly effective at satisfying patient care needs while eliminating unnecessary hospital burdens. Broad knowledge of healthcare services and levels of care, financial options and insurance coverage scope.

Known for working positively with care team members to reach creative solutions.

Experienced Patient Advocate adept at conflict resolution, time management and relationship building.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Advocate

WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained patient records and updated electronic health systems to safeguard data.
  • Collected and analyzed patient feedback to evaluate quality of care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Entered details into computer systems and managed database of information.
  • Advocated for patient rights and access to support resources in healthcare settings.
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of each patient''s needs upon intake, enabling accurate identification of appropriate resources required.
  • Engaged with patients to provide critical information.

Medical Assistant

Baycare Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

Central Florida Healthcare
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for over Number patients.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
  • Converted paper charts into digital files and uploaded to EMR system.
  • Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing and maintaining accurate medical records for easy retrieval.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.

Medical Receptionist

Palm Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2019

Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.

  • Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
  • Adeptly managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Southern Technical College
Auburndale, FL
07-2019

Skills

  • P>Customer-oriented
  • P>Medical office administration
  • P>Patient Scheduling
  • P>Payment collection
  • P>Electronic health records
  • 50 WPM Typing Speed
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  • Behavioral Management

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Timeline

Patient Care Advocate

WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
11.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Baycare Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 10.2022

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

Central Florida Healthcare
07.2020 - 04.2022

Medical Receptionist

Palm Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2019

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Southern Technical College
Natalie Gaskins