Tiffany Hoggar
Marietta,GA
Summary
A self-starter with the ability to successfully manage various areas of responsibility, initiatives and processes. Able to effectively and efficiently provide support across multiple medical environments. Superb leadership skills keeping integrity first, valuable diagnostic, examination, surgical and laboratory skills and able to work independently or as a team to accomplish a goal in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong, productive and consultative working relationships with patients, doctors and other support staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back Office Mohs Medical Assistant
Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics
Marietta
07.2022 - 01.2024
- In my role within the mohs department, i am responsible for informing and preparing patients for the removal of diverse skin cancers, administering local anesthetics as needed.
- I collaborate with the doctor in performing mohs layer removal, ensuring sterile conditions and optimal numbing.
- Post-procedure, I contribute to patient awareness by delivering comprehensive instructions for proper wound care. Additionally, I maintain detailed records, accurately documenting defect measurements and closure types in the emr system for effective record-keeping and billing.
Back Office Mohs Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer Specialists PC & Aesthetic Center
06.2015 - 03.2020
- I am responsible for informing and preparing patients for the removal of various skin cancers, including administrating local anesthetics.
- I assist the doctor with removing the Mohs layer by ensuring areas are sterile and fully numb while adhering to the ASC sterilization protocols for Mohs site closures.
- I facilitate post procedure patient awareness by thoroughly explaining proper wound care instructions.
- I also record and log all measurements of defects and document types of closures in the EMR system for record keeping and billing purposes.
Medical Assistant
Gwinnett Dermatology
Marietta
10.2014 - 06.2015
- I was responsible for obtaining chief complaints and PQRS via the EMA system.
- I performed injections for the numbing of various surgery locations, routine Venipuncture, biopsy specimen collection and assisted with outpatient surgery.
- I consulted patients about various medications and provided collected data to the research department.
- I also provided cosmetic consultations and increased sales of topical products and injectables.
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Consultants
09.2007 - 10.2014
- I obtained chief complaints and reviewed patient medical history via Nextech.
- I was responsible for performing injections for surgery site numbness, routine Venipuncture and I assisted principal doctors with outpatient surgery.
- I consulted cosmetic patients on Botox, Juvéderm and Sculpture.
- I was responsible for processing and calling in prescriptions to pharmacies and assisting doctors with writing prescriptions.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute
09.2014
Skills
- Able to proactively manage and mitigate issues
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
- Front office administrative support/Record keeping
- Clinical patient care skills/Patient and family focused
- Knowledgeable in Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Law and Ethics
- 90% Skin cancer success rate
- Specimen collection, identification, handling and transportation
- CPR certified/460 Hands on experience
- ASC protocol wound care expertise
- Medical claims, Medicare, Tricare, ICD-9 and CPT processing
- Encourages health promotion practices
- Participant in Ambulatory Surgery Center Annual Inspection
- EMR and Nextech trained
- Surgical Instrument processing
Certification
- PPE Certification, OSHA
- May 2020
Timeline
Back Office Mohs Medical Assistant
Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics
07.2022 - 01.2024
Back Office Mohs Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer Specialists PC & Aesthetic Center
06.2015 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Gwinnett Dermatology
10.2014 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Consultants
09.2007 - 10.2014
Certified Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute