Samantha Parrish
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with a passion for exceptional patient care. Effectively understanding the medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr. John Wade colorectal surgeon
Fresno, CA
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Experienced in front and back offices
- Schedule surgeries and coordinate with outside physicians to assist with major surgery cases
- Assigned CPT, ICD 10, HCPC codes for surgeries and office visits both post-op and pre-op
- Prepared patients for examinations and minor procedures educating them with physician's instructions
- Assisted Dr
- Wade by preparing surgical instruments for in-office surgical procedures
- Collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
- Administered rapid tests such as iron blood test and hemoccult test to help Dr Wade assess conditions
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines sterilizing medical instruments in adherence to OSHA regulations
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Secured patient information, printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Prepared prescription refill requests, and verified insurance on behalf of physician to prevent lags
- Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff of other caregivers and home aid to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
Medical Assistant Externship
Dr. Paul Norwood Endocrinology
Fresno, CA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Front and back office
- Electronic Medical Records
- Obtain precertification
- Referrals
- Charting, scribing
- Rooming patients
- Endocrine testing
- Injections.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Platinum Engineering Solutions Inc structural engineering
Madera, CA
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Billing clients, workup quotes, appointment scheduling
- Assisted CEO in important meetings, detailed note taking
- Efficient filing, and documenting, and inventory
- Managed incoming calls and messages while running front desk
- Packaged and delivered blue prints for ongoing projects to the county offices
- Buying and selling of equipment for the business
- Ordering supplies, running office errands
- Keeping up with Maintenance on the company vehicles.
Caregiver
In home supportive Services
Visalia, CA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Carefully documented doctor's orders and effectively communicating to patient and other staff members
- Documentation of daily activities and complaints and progress
- Assisted patient through chemo and radiation treatments
- Helped patient with daily hygiene
- Performed household duties to ensure clean safe environment
- Grocery shopping and prepared meals
- Transport patient to doctor appointments both in town and in the San Francisco UCSF facility
- Promptly reminding patient of medications for management and treatments
- Strong, stable support and companionship.
Education
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CALcareer
Sanger, CA08.2024
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San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, CA06.2017
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Rawlins High School
12.2011
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Managed Care
- Medical Records
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Billing
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections
- Computer Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Coding
- Microsoft Office
- Aseptic Technique
- ICD-10
Certification
- RMA
- Medical Billing
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Medical Coding
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr. John Wade colorectal surgeon
09.2017 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant Externship
Dr. Paul Norwood Endocrinology
06.2017 - 08.2017
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Platinum Engineering Solutions Inc structural engineering
06.2014 - 06.2017
Caregiver
In home supportive Services
01.2011 - 12.2013
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CALcareer
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San Joaquin Valley College
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Rawlins High School