Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in using medical terminology and classifying diagnostic procedures, treatments and medications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant 1
Baylor Scott and White
05.2019 - 02.2022
Adept at documentation of patient vitals and chief complaints into the patient health record within EPIC EHR
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and data protection laws for confidential information
Proficient at monitoring provider schedules to ensure the availability of appointments throughout clinics
Adept at verifying all daily, weekly, and monthly reports are complete and prepared for organizational and agency leaders
Experienced in maintaining clinic, provider, and appointment type profiles in patient appointment and scheduling software
Prepping Patient charts
Pending lab orders for providers
Managing health maintenance requirements
Scribing
Setup and supported multiple dermatological procedures such as toenail removal, skin lesion removal, punch biopsies, and abscess drains
Medical Assistant
Liberty Regional Medical Center Walk-in Clinic
05.2018 - 09.2018
Back-office experience
Documentation of patient vitals and chief complaints in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and data protection laws for confidential information
Proficient at monitoring provider schedules to ensure the availability of appointments throughout clinics
Experienced in maintaining clinic, provider, and appointment type profiles in patient appointment and scheduling software
Collect specimens to be analyzed by the in-house lab and facility lab
Pregnancy test, UA, Urine Drug screens
Rapid Flu, RSV, Rapid Strep, Mono
Diabetic testing (A1C and Blood sugars)
Cleaning and wrapping wounds with a variety of medical bandages
Front-office experience
Committed to ensuring the review of patient appointment procedures carried out by medical clerks to maintain compliance with procedures and operating policies
Obtained personal information for check in
Collected Copayments
Answered Phones
Conducted patient check out procedures
Medical Assistant
Dr. Eric Hall Pediatrics
02.2018 - 09.2018
Documentation of vitals and chief complaint in EMR
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and data protection laws for confidential information
Collection of in-house labs and cultures to be sent to the facility lab
Mono, Hemoglobin’s, Rapid Flu, and Rapid Step and Cultures
Administration of oral medication and vaccinations
Medical Assistant
Mountain View Medical Group
11.2013 - 09.2017
Documentation of patient vitals and chief complaints in patient medical records
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and data protection laws for confidential information
Facilitated the onboarding of providers and medical assistants on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, policies and operating procedures to enhance operational effectiveness
Well versed at monitoring provider schedules to ensure availability of appointments within the family clinic
Inhouse labs
Urine testing and Urine Drug screens
INR, Mono, Rapid Flu, Rapid Strep
Administering immunizations to infants, children, and adults
Setting up and supporting procedures
GYN exams
Lesion removals
Ear lavages
Skin lesion removal
Toenail removal
Abscess drain
Punch biopsy
Medical Assistant
Dr Higgins Family Practice
04.2012 - 11.2013
Back-office experience
Chief complaints
Vitals
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and data protection laws for confidential information
Front-office experience
Answering Phones
Scheduling appointments
Checking patients in and out including collecting copays
Education
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University
Chicago, IL
12-2023
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Colorado Springs, CO
08-2011
High School Diploma -
Widefield High School
Widefield, CO
05-2005
Skills
Diagnostic procedures
Clinical documentation
HIPAA compliance
Medical terminology proficiency
Data entry and management
Patient data identification
Electronic health records
Ethical standards
Medical billing and coding
Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
Maintaining confidentiality
Claims processing
Affiliations
AHIMA
Certification
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Certified Medical Assistant at Baylor Scott And White-Gastroenterology Department RR/PFCertified Medical Assistant at Baylor Scott And White-Gastroenterology Department RR/PF
LVN, Manager of Hospital Procedure Scheduling at Baylor Scott and White Legacy Heart CenterLVN, Manager of Hospital Procedure Scheduling at Baylor Scott and White Legacy Heart Center