High School Medical

Susie Fogarty

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City: Riverside

State: CA

Zip: 92503

Country: USA

Phone: 951-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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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 Mt San Antonio College, Walnut CA 1/2001 to 6/1984 (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

High School Dipolma from Trident Learning Center, Walnut CA 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from Katella High School, Walnut CA 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

Maintains strict confidentiality

HIPAA compliance

Knowledge of HMOs, Medicare and Medi-Cal

Extensive anatomy/physiology knowledge

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software

Team player with positive attitude

Exercises good judgment

ICD-9 coding

Internal medicine billing

CPT coding

Interpreting instruction

Medical billing software

Strong planning skills

Patient-focused care

Strong work ethic

Deadline-driven

Professional Experience

July 2000 to October 2012

Dr. Wesley Chang Anaheim, CA

Front/Back Office Assistant

Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.Strictly followed all federal and state guidelines for release of information.Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians.Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time.Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered.Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician.Maintained an organized logging system for tracking test results.Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician.Scheduled patient appointments.Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients.Scheduled radiology exams for patients.Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software.Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance.Posted charges, payments and adjustments.Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system. Answered phones promptly. Took vital signs, drew blood, gave injections per physician. Collected urine/stool specimens. Performed discharge teaching, taught self-injections as well as diabetic teaching. Assisted physician with procedures.

September 1988 to July 2000

Chino Community Hospital Chino, CA

Monitor Technician for DOU/ICU

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

April 1988 to September 1988

Cardiac Diagnostic Institute Anaheim, CA

Back Office Assistant

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

June 1984 to April 1988

Fullerton Internal Medicine Fullerton, CA

Cardiology Technician

Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit. Read and interpreted monitor strips.

Education and Training

1984 Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1984 Trident Learning Center Yorba Linda, CA

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias

1980 Katella High School Anaheim, CA

High School Diploma General Education

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