Medical Assistant Insurance
Resume:
MARISSA G ABREGO
***** ****** ***, ****** ** ****6
Home: 323-***-**** - **************@*****.***
Summary
Medical Assistant & Receptionist with years of experience in the medical settings. Skilled in providing assistance in different departments and experience in several medical positions.
Highlights
Medication administration Medical Assisting Schedule management
specialist Self-starter
Blood Withdrawal certification Self-starter
Abides by infection control standards Microsoft Office
Chart preparation/filing Insurance processing
Skilled in conducting physical examinations Patient charting
Pediatric exams competency Health insurance processing
BAC screening/drug screen collection Insurance eligibility verification
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Medical billing
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability EKG
Computerized charting Specimen collection/processing
Enthusiastic caregiver Vital signs
Wound cleaning/care
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Sterilization techniques
Experience
Medical Assistant/Receptionist/Medical Records
July 2015 to December 2015
Vista Medical Group - Chino, CA
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.
Provided assistance in the urgent care.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Updated patient accounts and information on a daily basis.
Managed incoming and outgoing calls for busy medical office.
Scheduled appointments and scanned charts.
Caregiver
February 2015 to December 2015
Comfort Keepers - Chino, CA
Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily
inputs and outputs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Medical Assistant
July 2014 to January 2015
DOT Exam Professionals - Bellflower, CA
Perform drug testing for truck drivers.
Collect Hair & Urine samples.
Perform vision exams, BP check, pulse, oxygen levels and input all information in computer system.
Referral Authorization Specialist
April 2013 to August 2014
Downey Orthopedics - Bellflower, CA
Schedule all authorized and non- authorized referrals for workers comp clinic.
Schedule authorizations for 5 satellite offices and input all denied, certified and non-certified forms.
Contact attorneys, insurances for files and answer main phone line.
Medical Assistant
June 2011 to December 2011
Victoria Medical Group - Bellflower, CA
Assist in front office and back office and scheduling appointments.
Perform vital signs, pregnancy test, urinalysis screening, TB test, EKG's.
Answer phones, filling, faxing, medical eligibility & request reports from specialist.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER
August 2004 to September 2010
Abrego Family Day Care - South Gate, CA
Provide child care for children 0-13 years old.
Provide care after hours and guidance, maintain adequate files for safety.
Provide meals, transportation and assist children with homework.
Medical Assistant
July 1999 to August 2001
Kaiser Permanente - Bellflower, CA
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical charts.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Inhalation administration
In/out patient check in after hour’s receptionist.
Assisted after hours in the pediatric department.
Scheduled appointments.
Medical Assistant and Receptionist
June 1997 to January 1999
Health Care Partners - Huntington Park, CA
Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
Collected urine and fecal samples.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
.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 on a daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma: June 1996
South Gate High School - South Gate, CA
April 1997
United Education Institute - Huntington Park, CA
May 2011
Career Colleges of America - South Gate, CA
Personal Information
I am very dedicated to working in the Medical and Administrative field, using my skills and learning new experiences.
Skills
Scheduling appointments
Insurance verification and eligibility
Caregiver
Answering multiple phone lines, faxing and filling
Medical assistant
Referral authorization specialist
Receptionist
Day care provider
References
References are available on request.
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