Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Endocrine And Thyroid Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
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.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Insurance Verification
Answer Multiple Calls
Referrals
Clerk
Spreetail
04.2021 - 09.2021
Inventory
Receiving Shipments
Transfers
Invoices check and receive
Medical Floater
Diabetes And Endocrine Thyroid Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Measured patient spirometry.
Monitored A1c, Lipid Panels and Glucose test accuracy using quality controls.
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VF/ Completions/ Administrative/Case Manager
Phlebexpress
02.2017 - 07.2019
Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Insurance Verification
Completion of Draws
Case Management
Schedule appointment for the techs and create forms for draws and locations
DNA testing
Answer Multiple phone lines
Front Desk Receptionist/ Medical Assistant/Scheduling Coordinator
Temecula Center For Cardiac Care
12.2016 - 02.2018
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Schedule Procedures
Verify Insurance
EKG
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Southland Gastroenterology Medical Corporation
09.2016 - 11.2016
Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Collect Deductibles
Directions for Discharge and Explain Procedure
Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Administrator/Office Manager
Oluwafemi Adeyemo, MD Professional Medical Corp
05.2007 - 02.2016
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
Medical Billing and Coding
Reimbursement to ensure account resolution
Claim Appeals
Contracting with Insurance company and Hospital Contracts
Employment Training and Knowledge
EDD hearings and appeals
CEO Executive Assistant
Saladinos
06.2006 - 10.2006
Answer Multiple phone lines
Maintained Detailed Administrative and Procedural process to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between sales and engineering staff.
Schedule and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
Handled all visitors and provided logistical support to executives and vendors.
Distributed all incoming and outgoing mail and emails.
Schedule flights and confirm hotel reservations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Verde High School
Moreno Valley, CA
05.1999
Skills
Examination Preparation
Diagnostic Testing
Pharmacy Relations
Clinical and Operational Judgement
Coordinating Drug Refills
Cleaning and Organizing
Operating EKG Equipment
Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
Completing Insurance Forms
Updating Medical Records
Transcription and Dictation
Blood and Tissue Collection
Patient Relations
Treatment Room Preparation
Social Perceptiveness
Wound Care
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
EMR Systems
Charting Expertise
Professional Bedside Manner
Electronic Charting
Inventory and Supply Management
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Medical Supply Monitoring
Bookkeeping Support
Rapid Strep Testing
Proper Sterilization Techniques
Ultrasound Setup
Medical Assistance
Medical Coding
Insurance Claims
Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
Pulse Oximetry
HIPAA Compliance
Documentation Procedures Expertise
Medical Procedures Understanding
Medical History Collection
Medical Billing
Height and Weight Measurement
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Hazardous Waste and Disposal
Patient Data Gathering
Proper Waste Disposal
Bone Density
Performing EKGs
Patient Preparation and Assistance
Preliminary Testing
Performing Urinalysis
Remote Video Conferencing
Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
Explaining Instructions
Taking Vital Signs
Patient History Documentation
Vision and Hearing Tests
Sharps Disposal
Administering Vaccines
Family Medicine
Performing Immunizations
Referral Verification
Standards Compliance
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing
EMR
Payroll
Human Resource
ICD-10
CPT Coding
Insurance Verification, Billing, Appeals
Timeline
Clerk
Spreetail
04.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Endocrine And Thyroid Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Floater
Diabetes And Endocrine Thyroid Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
VF/ Completions/ Administrative/Case Manager
Phlebexpress
02.2017 - 07.2019
Front Desk Receptionist/ Medical Assistant/Scheduling Coordinator
Temecula Center For Cardiac Care
12.2016 - 02.2018
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Southland Gastroenterology Medical Corporation
09.2016 - 11.2016
Administrator/Office Manager
Oluwafemi Adeyemo, MD Professional Medical Corp
05.2007 - 02.2016
CEO Executive Assistant
Saladinos
06.2006 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
Rancho Verde High School
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