Paula Arriaza
Houston,TX
Summary
As a dedicated Medical Assistant with a history of 10 years of front office experience. I excel in HIPAA compliance and patient care coordination. I have knowledge in medical office management, Billing and significantly improving patient experience and medical record organization. Skilled in both direct patient care and administrative tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
West Houston Neurology And Associates
Houston, TX
02.2013 - 01.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Mohammad Siddiqui
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
Medical Assistant Specialist - Medical
Sanford Brown College
Houston, TX07.2011
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Procedures
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Insurance Verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment Setting
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medical office administration
- Fluent in Languages
- Medical billing and coding
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Billing
- Insurance Claims
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
West Houston Neurology And Associates
02.2013 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Dr. Mohammad Siddiqui
10.2011 - 10.2012
Medical Assistant Specialist - Medical
Sanford Brown College