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Latashia Drayton

Ladson,SC

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with proven patient flow and medical records management expertise honed at Ashley Oaks Ob-Gyn. Skilled in multi-line phone systems and known for enhancing patient care through efficient scheduling and confidentiality practices. Excelled in inventory management, supervising over 10 employees to ensure compliance and improve office operations.

Creative Wedding Coordinator with significant experience in planning successful events. Adept at managing guest lists, timelines, and budgets with a keen eye for potential issues. Possesses strong communication skills and is committed to delivering unique and personalized wedding concepts for clients.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Wedding Coordinator

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
  • Planned and created centerpieces, bouquets and floral arrangements for decorating wedding venues.
  • Liaised between wedding venues, vendors and engaged couple to help plan and deliver successful event.
  • Collaborated with bridal couple to achieve expectations and vision for wedding.
  • Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
  • Assisted with vendor contracts, negotiating rates and terms with wedding suppliers.
  • Coordinated with vendors in securing necessary supplies and services for wedding.
  • Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
  • Completed final reviews of ceremony and banquet area setups to resolve last-minute issues.
  • Supervised personnel and directed in wedding task administration and completion.

Medical Assistant

Ashley Oaks Ob Gyn
05.2005 - 07.2019
  • 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.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information,

answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Ordered and dispensed medication
  • Maintained medication logs
  • Supervised 10+ employees ensuring DHEC employee compliance.
  • Assistssist facility administrator
  • Coordinated resident transportation for daily activities.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Evergreen Residential Care Facility
02.2002 - 11.2005
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments day in advance.
  • Conducted insurance verification and preauthorizations and managed patient charts.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Answered incoming calls, routed messages and resolved patient inquiries within target timeframes.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Maintained and updated patient records for accurate, current medical histories.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
  • Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Reconciled daily payments received and prepared deposits for smooth office finances.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality care across departments.
  • Followed up with insurance companies to secure timely payment.
  • Generated reports and logged patient information for reliable records.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Verified insurance coverage to prepare for upcoming patient appointments.

Medical Assistant

Disability Board Of Charleston, SC
03.1997 - 05.2002
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Residential Specialist
  • Habilitative Rehab Specialist
  • Route Driver
  • Work-based program
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Penn Foster
Online

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Records

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
01-1997

Skills

  • Patient Flow Management
  • Multi-line phone operations
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medical Office Management
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Patient Demographics
  • Scheduling expert
  • Patient care and confidentiality
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Appointment Coordination

Timeline

Wedding Coordinator

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current

Medical Assistant

Ashley Oaks Ob Gyn
05.2005 - 07.2019

Medical Administrative Assistant

Evergreen Residential Care Facility
02.2002 - 11.2005

Medical Assistant

Disability Board Of Charleston, SC
03.1997 - 05.2002

Some College (No Degree) -

Penn Foster

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Records

Trident Technical College
Latashia Drayton