Kind, compassionate, and empathetic healthcare worker who strives to continue to learn and grow in the medical field. Versatile in a busy urgent care, orthopedic specialty, and remote setting. Highly energetic and works well in a team-based environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Moore Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Cedar Point, NC
11.2022 - Current
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Scheduled patients for surgery by interviewing with a health questionnaire, ordering labs and radiology testing, obtaining proper medical clearances, and maintaining open communication with the patient and the hospital and surgical center.
Provided necessary medical equipment for post-operative or post-incident care.
Removed sutures and staples post-op and changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Prepared rooms and assisted the provider with intra-articular joint injections with and without ultrasound.
Patient Services Advocate/Medical Assistant
FastMed Urgent Care
Morehead City, United States
06.2019 - 11.2022
Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes.
Communicated with employers to verify Employer Paid Services and Workers Compensation claims.
Answered telephone calls, assisted with appointment making, relayed lab results, communicated with pharmacies regarding patients prescriptions, and provided patients primary cares with necessary medical records.
Handle customer service concerns while maintaining direct contact with our corporate liaisons in resolving patient disputes.
Roomed patients and obtained vital signs, chief complaints, and a detailed medical history.
Performs quality controls, phlebotomy and specimen collection for point of care and laboratory run testing.
Prepare medical equipment to assist the physician during procedures and physical examinations.
Perform imaging and tests, such as EKG's and x-rays, as well as provide or assist with durable medical equipment and splinting for injuries. Administer injections, medications, and treatments.
Obtain urine collections for drug screens and breath alcohol testing for employers.
Telemedicine/Virtual Patient Services Advocate & Billing Customer Service
FastMed Urgent Care
Morehead City, United States
04.2020 - 07.2021
Remote Position.
Call and maintain open communication with patients regarding setting up their virtual chart and completing the registration process, and maintain open communication with providers and coworkers regarding patient check-in progress and communicate with clinics regarding transfers of full provider evaluations and point of care testing required.
Advise patient's on how to set up a virtual chart or use their medical record information to access their billing information and pay their balance online.
Use patient's explanation of benefits to advise them as to why their balance is their responsibility.
Forward charts to the proper Account's Receivable representative to dispute any insurance concerns and file the claim properly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
08.2014 - 10.2016
Skills
Customer Service
Decision-Making
Teamwork
Time Management
Organized
Detail Oriented
Conflict Resolution
Flexibility
Problem Solving
Procedure Assistance
Medical Terminology
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Scheduling
Surgery Scheduling
Phlebotomy
Payment Collection
Electrocardiography (EKG)
References
References available upon request.
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Moore Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
11.2022 - Current
Telemedicine/Virtual Patient Services Advocate & Billing Customer Service
Medical Assistant and Scribe at Royal Palm Orthopedics & Sports Medicine InstituteMedical Assistant and Scribe at Royal Palm Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute