Sharina Hughes
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
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. Over 22 years experience building rapport with patients, performing assessments, and using clinical knowledge to help deliver high quality care to diverse patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medial Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating records, and coordinating referrals.
- Office efficiency, prior authorizations, denial/appeals, Right Fax, scanning, and helping patients with diverse needs for medication patient assistance
- Prolia summary of benefits, prior authorizations, monitoring Prolia stock and ordering. Maintaining up to date Prolia Medicare Quarterly pricing.
- Inbox medication refills, messages and result notes. Monitor messages for errors, efficiency and completion.
- Serve as liaison between patient and physicians to assist patients in understanding treatment plan.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies. Resource for staff for clinical questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with practice manager to maintain updating medication/supply expirations and ordering.
Registered Medical Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
11.2001 - 03.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating records, prior authorizations and coordinating referrals.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Teaching Assistant
Ross Medical Cellege
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Teaching Assistant and Substitute for Medical Assistant Program in Clinical and Administrative setting.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Shared medical assistance work experience and guidance for maintaining positive work environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, INMedical Assisting
Webster Business College
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Epic Electronic Medical Record
- NextGen Electronic Medical Record
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant, 2792362
- CPR-BLS Certified American Heart Association
Additional Information
References
Franciscan Physician Network Rheumatology
Operations Manager Karey Hutchinson
Phone 239.370.0252
Practice Manager Danielle Rapp
Phone 317.691.0269
Franciscan Physician Network Monticello Medical Center
Operations Manager John McGinley
Phone 219.921.9424
Medical Director Julie Becker, MD
Phone 317.691.6662
Timeline
Registered Medial Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
03.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Ross Medical Cellege
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Medical Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
11.2001 - 03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Medical Assisting
Webster Business College
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