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Tricia Vernatter

Cincinnati,OH

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. Also Effective at setting up as many as 15 weekly procedures for 1 surgeon in a busy Neurosurgery practice. Well-versed in checking coverage and obtaining authorizations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Scheduler II

UC Health
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Schedule multiple surgeries for busy Neurosurgeon
  • Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
  • Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
  • Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, insurance carriers, and the surgical team to secure necessary authorizations for timely procedures.
  • Coordinate with multiple Doctors in different departments to work together to coordinate surgeries
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Senior Medical Assistant

UC Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Reduced patient wait times by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing patient flow during busy clinic hours.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Putting in orders for the Physician
  • Suture/staple removal from post-op patients
  • Chart prep for up for future appointments

Medical Assistant

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2022
  • EMR trained.
  • CPR certified.
  • Processing new referrals..
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained vital signs, weight, height, and head circumference.
  • Returned delegated phone call's from Nurses.
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Discharged patients from clinic.
  • Reviewed patients procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Prepared patients for dressing changes.
  • Took out sutures and staples
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Sanitized and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Input imaging from CD to aPACS system.
  • Obtained medical records and imaging from other facility for new referrals

Medical Assistant

Group Health Associates
06.2002 - 10.2011
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference.
  • Administered vaccines.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided follow-up phone calls.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

IMDT
1997

Skills

  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Medical Terminology
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Examination Preparation
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Removing Sutures
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Electronic Charting
  • Epic Systems

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler II

UC Health
07.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Medical Assistant

UC Health
07.2022 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2022

Medical Assistant

Group Health Associates
06.2002 - 10.2011

Certificate - Medical Assisting

IMDT

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