Tracy Ann Edwards
E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
Summary
Attentive Medical Office Assistant excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Skills
Understands medical procedures
Calm and level-headed under duress
Quick problem solver
Medical terminology knowledge
Knowledge verifying patients insurance coverage and eligibility
Provide customer service excellence during every patient encounter
Understand and Adhere with all state and federal regulations such as HIPPA requirements
Collects copayment and deductibles from patients
Understanding of the healthcare systems insurance verification
Ability to maintain appropriate quality assurance accuracy for the department
Experience
May 2014 to December 2016
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA
Medical Office Receptionist
Entered patient information including insurance, demographic and health history into the system to ensure that all records were up-to-date Communicated with all partners throughout the practice including physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants. Observed strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy.
October 2012 to April 2014
Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA
Medical Receptionist
Took messages from patients and relayed them to the appropriate staff. Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards. Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software. Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized Number of unpaid accounts.
June 2010 to August 2012
Med-South Associates Riverdale, GA
Medical Secretary
Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized Number of unpaid accounts. 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. Scheduled patient appointments.
Education and Training
2014 Strayer University Lithonia, GA
Associate of Arts Business Administration
Coursework includes Organizational Behavior Coursework includes Economics 3.0 GPA
Financial Coursework in Fundamentals of Communication
2010 Javelin Technical Training Center Tucker, GA
Medical Coding and Billing
Coursework in Healthcare Management Coursework in Medical Assisting Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology
Activities and Honors
Licensed Certified Application Counselor and Healthcare Navigator
1st Aid CPR and AED Certified
Member of the Technical Honor Society
Received Department of the Navy Good Conduct Medal
Served in United States Navy 6/2005 - 6/2009