Medical Assistant High School

Vandy Redfern

Email: ********@************.***

Address:

City: Baytown

State: TX

Zip: 77523

Country: USA

Phone: 832-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Texas School of Business, Houston TX 1/2001 to 5/2004 (Medical Assistant)

High School Dipolma from Westwood High, Houston TX 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.

Skill Highlights

Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Advanced MD, Medisoft, computer system, multi line phones, faxing, scanning, ten key calculator, insurance verification,scheduling,

filing, data entry

Charting expertise

Understands medical procedures

Calm and level-headed under stress

Quick problem solver

Medical terminology knowledgeReliable transportation

Professional Experience

August 2007 to December 2008

Trinity Healthcare Spring, TX

Registrar/Data Entry Specialist

Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Managed insurance records and patient charts. Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and get authorization for proper billing codes. Updated patient accounts and information on a daily basis. Managed incoming and outgoing calls for busy medical office. Scheduled and confirmed appointments. Handled and processed confidential patient information. Recorded and filed patient data and medical records. Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance companies. Strictly followed all federal and state guidelines for release of information. Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time. Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician. Maintained an organized logging system for tracking test results. Scheduled patient appointments. Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients. Scheduled radiology exams for patients. Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software.

February 2007 to August 2007

Dr. Bharkswan Houston, TX

Medical Assistant

Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Educated patients about their treatments. Tested patients' blood glucose levels. Recorded and filed patient data and medical records. Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time. Arranged and assisted with hospital admissions. Scheduled surgeries and procedures.

May 2004 to January 2007

Spring Gastroenterology Houston, TX

Medical Assistant

Assisted patients. Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Educated patients about their treatments. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Monitored patients with acute conditions. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Recorded and filed patient data and medical records. Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance companies.Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians. Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time. Arranged and assisted with hospital admissions. Maintained an organized logging system for tracking test results. Scheduled surgeries and procedures. Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician. Retrieved physician correspondence from dictation service and made edits when necessary. Scheduled patient appointments. Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients. Scheduled radiology exams for patients.

Education and Training

2004 Texas School of Business Houston, Tx

Certificate Medical Assistant

3.8 GPA

2000 Westwood High Palestine, Texas

High School Diploma

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