Administrative Assistant Medical

Daniel A. Medina

**** ** ***** ***.

Chula Vista, CA 91915

619-***-****

*************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking an accounting/accounting related position that is challenging and

rewarding.

Education:

.(2007-Present) Business/Accounting- Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

.(1999) Administrative Assistant Certificate-Maric College, San Diego, CA

.(1995) High School Diploma-San Diego High School, San Diego, CA

Qualifications and Abilities:

.Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

.Other computer applications: GUI, PCIS, PeopleSoft, Lawson, AVSS, Cal-

Works

.Bilingual English/Spanish

.Provide complex, time sensitive support to higher level management

.Operate standard office equipment: fax, multi-line phone systems,

scanners, copiers,

credit card terminals, web-paging, etc

.Monitor accounts/Write and set up financial contracts

.Perform bookkeeping/accounting procedures

.Typing Certificate of 51 nwpm

.Math skills: calculations using formulas, fractions, percents, and ratios

.Read and interpret manuals to present information to others

.Write documents utilizing prescribed formats

.Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions

.Schedule several activities, meetings, and events with higher level

management

.Gather, collate and classify data

.Attend meetings to convey and gather sensitive information to secure

maximum

reimbursement on accounts

.Compile data from a variety of sources for the purpose of complying with

regulatory

agencies, financial, legal and administrative requirements

.Coordinate transportation of people to and from facilities

.Coordinate meetings for the purpose of providing quality service,

complying with

company requirements

.Maintain a wide variety of confidential documents, records and files

.Maintain inventories of supplies and materials for availability

.Prepare reports and documents for the purpose of documenting activities,

providing

written reference and/or conveying information

.Research policies and procedures to provide information/make decisions

.Respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties for

the purpose of

providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or

direction

EXPERIENCE:

Sharp HealthCare, San Diego, CA

Patient Access Service Representative/ June 2008-September 2009

.Met with department personnel to convey and gather sensitive information

to perform functions, including securing financial accounts

.Met with department leaders to gather information on new policies and

procedures to

ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

.Scanned important documents into Lawson computer system

.Utilized fax, copier, printers, and multi-line phone system

.Compiled data from several insurance companies to determine patient

financial

responsibility

.Gathered data on accounts to determine legal and financial responsibility

.Responded to inquiries from internal and external parties for the purpose

of providing

information, facilitating communication among parties and/or direction,

including

facilitating patient transport from one hospital to another

.Assisted other personnel in the completion of their work activities

.Operated standard office equipment and software applications

.Verified patient demographics, insurance eligibility and benefit coverage

.Provided administrative and clerical support for Patient Access Department

.Interpreted, identified, communicated, and documented patient financial

responsibility

for payment of services rendered

.Maintained up-to-date medical records on all patients assigned

.Registered patients from the emergency department and trauma units

.Documented effectively and concisely

.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

.Organized and prioritized work and activities

.Collected co-payments and deductibles

.Operated a credit card terminal

.Complied with JCAHO regulations

County of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Human Services Specialist/ November 2007-June 2008

.Compiled data from several sources, including state unemployment and

disability to

determine all sources of client's income, to determine client's

eligibility for benefits

.Maintained a wide variety of documents, files and records to ensure

compliance with all

applicable laws for providing clients with Medi-Cal and other benefits

.Prepared a wide variety of documents and correspondence for the purpose of

documenting activities and ensuring that strict eligibility guidelines are

followed

.Responded to internal and external inquiries to provide accurate

information on qualifications of Medi-Cal programs available to people

meeting certain criteria.

.Conducted personal interviews with clients to obtain, clarify, and verify

financial, demographic, medical, and other information to determine

eligibility for financial, health, and medical assistance and services.

Read, interpreted, and explained regulations, requirements, legal rights,

and responsibilities to clients; receive and respond to questions and

complaints from clients and representatives from outside agencies.

.Obtained or retrieved financial, demographic, medical, personal, and other

information used to determine initial or continuing eligibility for

federal, state, and county programs; reviewed and verified information

provided by clients and other sources for accuracy and completeness.

.Evaluated documentation provided by clients and determine if clients meet

eligibility requirements based on rules and policies. Computed amounts of

financial and medical

assistance and benefits available to clients and communicates results to

clients

.Entered data and updated automated records and files pertaining to client

information such as renewals, expenses, and personal and demographic

information; completed forms, notices, and documents required to certify or

deny eligibility for public assistance programs.

UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Administrative Assistant/October 1999-November 2007

.Met with department leaders for the purpose of complying with financial

and legal

requirements that lead to securing financial accounts and maximum

reimbursement

.Coordinated meetings to ensure cost-effective quality care and appropriate

discharge

.Prepared a wide variety of statistical reports for the purpose of

monitoring records

.Coordinated with social workers, doctors and other medical staff to

facilitate inter and

intra- facility transportation of patients, including outside state and

international transfers

.Maintained inventories of supplies and materials (forms, birth

certificates, office supplies, toner, etc) for the purpose of availability

.Researched policies and legal topics for the purpose of complying with

EMPTALA and

HIPPA laws

.Set up financial arrangements and contracts, including wire transfers of

money prior to

scheduled hospital procedures

.Tracked time sensitive/legal documents via UPS and FedEx

.Compiled and entered vital statistic data on newborns via State of

California AVSS

system

.Verified insurance eligibility

.Registered patients from the emergency department and trauma

.Documented effectively and concisely

.Communicated effectively both verbally and in writing

.Organized and prioritized work and activities

.Collected co-payments and deductibles

.Operated a credit card terminal

.Complied with JCAHO regulations

.Facilitated inter and intra-facility transfers

.Completed Birth and death registration documents

.Pre-admitted patients

.Assigned medical record numbers

Portamedic, San Diego, CA

Insurance Examiner/May1999-September 1999

.Scheduled patients

.Billed insurance companies for services rendered

.Maintained inventory and medical supplies

.Collected premiums

.Tracked multiple specimen shipments

Paradise Valley Hospital (South Bay Rehab Center)

Rehab Secretary/January 1999-June 1999

.Coordinated patient transportation with multiple therapy appointments

.Verified patient demographics, insurance eligibility and benefit coverage

.Documented effectively and concisely

.Communicated effectively both verbally and in writing

.Organized and prioritized work and activities

.Collected co-payments and deductibles

.Operated a credit card terminal

.Complied with JCAHO regulations

.Pre-registered patients

.Assigned medical record numbers

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