Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Key Qualifications
Have recommendations letters from various employers.
Timeline
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Tornata Adams

Saint Louis,MO

Summary

To obtain a position in a progressive medical field that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience, while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining good working performance in the billing and coding perfection.Energetic professional ready to bring medical training and new ideas to a progressive healthcare facility that demands and recognizes efficient and effective practice. 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.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Medical Assistant

Mercy Go Health Urgent Care
02.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined office procedures for faster processing of insurance claims and patient paperwork.
  • Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
  • Contributed to successful health outcomes by effectively communicating between patients and providers about treatments, medications, or follow-up instructions.
  • Aided in the prevention of illnesses by administering vaccinations according to established protocols.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment to maintain optimal clinic operations.

Medical Support Specialist

Concentra Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supported clinical staff by preparing sterile instruments, setting up examination rooms, and assisting with procedures as needed.
  • Streamlined laboratory processes by collecting specimens efficiently while adhering to proper handling procedures for accurate results.
  • Assisted in the development of new clinical protocols and procedures to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness within the practice.
  • Educated patients on preventative care measures, promoting healthier lifestyles through proper nutrition and exercise habits.
  • Kept current on industry best practices through regular attendance at continuing education courses and workshops.

Registered Medical Assistant

Health And Dental Care For Kids
03.2012 - 07.2017

My responsibilities were to care for infants through the age of 18 years old, with phlebotomy, injections, prepare rooms, vitals, and document in charts.

  • Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Contributed to successful health outcomes by effectively communicating between patients and providers about treatments, medications, or follow-up instructions.
  • Aided in the prevention of illnesses by administering vaccinations according to established protocols.

Registered Medical Assistant

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Center
09.2008 - 12.2010
  • Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment to maintain optimal clinic operations.
  • Promoted overall wellness within the community by participating in outreach programs that provided education on healthy lifestyles.

Medical Assistant Instructor

Saint Louis College Of Health Careers-South Taylor
12.2009 - 09.2010
  • Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open dialogue and mutual respect among students.
  • Provided ongoing support to alumni by sharing job postings or offering advice on career advancement opportunities within the Medical Assisting field.
  • Collaborated with other instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and alignment of course objectives across all sections.
  • Enhanced students'' clinical skills through carefully designed practical sessions and lab exercises.
  • Assisted in the development of new courses, incorporating up-to-date industry practices and trends into the curriculum.
  • Coordinated with clinical sites to arrange externship opportunities for students, ensuring a valuable hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.

Education

Associate of Science Degree / Health Sciences – Medical Office and Billing Specialist -

Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2024

Bachelor of Arts (Healthcare Management) -

Missouri College
01.2013

Associates of Applied Science (Allied Health) -

Missouri College
01.2011

Registered Medical Assistant -

Saint Louis College of Health Careers
01.2005

Skills

  • Decision-making skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Following directions
  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • MS Word
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Diagnostic Testing Assistance
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Emergency Response Preparedness
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
  • Phlebotomy
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
  • Simple dressings
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • pH testing
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Inventory and supply management

Certification

  • Missouri College, Saint Louis, MO, Bachelor of Arts (Healthcare Management), Diploma
  • Missouri College, Saint Louis, MO, Associates of Applied Science (Allied Health), Diploma
  • American Medical Technologist, Saint Louis, MO, Registered Medical Assistant

Key Qualifications

  • Medical Practice Management Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Records
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Insurance Verification
  • Insurance Claim Processing
  • Reimbursement Processing
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Medicare / Medicaid Government Payers
  • Third Party Payers
  • CPT & ICD-10 Coding
  • Medical Billing
  • Medical Office
  • Medical Administrative
  • Patient Registration
  • Data Entry

Have recommendations letters from various employers.

On my job performances the various doctors, while working in the medical field, they offered to give me letters of recommendations as while exiting from the facilities, to moving forward to other higher heights in the level of my career to excelling to the future fo the medical field.

Timeline

Registered Medical Assistant

Mercy Go Health Urgent Care
02.2023 - Current

Medical Support Specialist

Concentra Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2022

Registered Medical Assistant

Health And Dental Care For Kids
03.2012 - 07.2017

Medical Assistant Instructor

Saint Louis College Of Health Careers-South Taylor
12.2009 - 09.2010

Registered Medical Assistant

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Center
09.2008 - 12.2010

Associate of Science Degree / Health Sciences – Medical Office and Billing Specialist -

Ultimate Medical Academy

Bachelor of Arts (Healthcare Management) -

Missouri College

Associates of Applied Science (Allied Health) -

Missouri College

Registered Medical Assistant -

Saint Louis College of Health Careers
Tornata Adams