Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Intercessor
Rocky Mount Family Medical
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2021 - Current
Collaborate with providers to find correct test codes, ICD 10 codes, lab results and lab add on testing using Quest Diagnostic guidelines.
Reconcile lab results mismatched between ECW and Quanum.
Verify and document appointments for in-house referrals and schedule patients for lab work.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Review patient charts to ensure complete physicals and annual wellness visits are scheduled appropriately.
Review daily schedule to make sure patient lab orders are transmitted and attached to correct diagnosis codes.
Monitor lab results for accuracy and alert physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
Submit billing trailers to Quest Diagnostics with coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Answer calls from Quest lab technicians to clarify orders, document when patient decline lab tests, submit more appropriate test codes and ICD 10 codes from information in patient's chart.
Certified Medical Assistant
Rural Health Group Pediatrics
Roanoke Rapids, NC
05.2016 - Current
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Certified Medical Assistant/Call Center Representative
Boice Willis Clinic Internal Medicine and Walk In
Rocky Mount, NC
06.2017 - 12.2020
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
05-2016
Associate of Arts - Justice And Public Policy
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC
12-1999
Skills
Decision-Making
Customer Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-Solving Abilities
Active Listening
Time Management
Recordkeeping
Effective Communication
Multitasking
Certification
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Intercessor
Rocky Mount Family Medical
01.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant/Call Center Representative