Medical Assistant
Resume:
SHARIKA GREEN
HOUSTON, TX *****
Email: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career in an atmosphere where hard work and dedication is rewarded in advancement. To be a part of a company, where my skills and goals can be accomplished in growth opportunity with the company.
EDUCATION
Texas School of Business
Diploma, Medical Assistant
Grade Average: 4.0
Graduated, 2011
Sophomore, Houston Community College - Central Campus
Major Emphasis: Business Management
Freshman, Texas Southern University
Major Emphasis: General Business
Phillis Wheatley High School
Major Emphasis: General Courses
Grade Average: 3.00
Graduated, 1997
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
Vital Signs Medical histories Eye and ear irrigation
Scheduling appointments Customer Service Professionalism
EKGs Urinalysis Bookkeeping
Keyboarding Computer Applications Lab procedures
Venipuncture Filing patient records/charts Billing
Glucose Testing Injections
OFFICE SKILLS:
Office Administrative Records Management
Database Administration Spreadsheets/Reports
Typing Calendaring
Front-Desk Reception Multi-Phone Lines
Travel Coordination
COMPUTER SKILLS:
MS Word MS Excel Medisoft
MS PowerPoint MS Outlook Carepaths, IMS (electronic medical records)
MS Access MS Project Adobe Acrobat
Oracle Windows
EXPERIENCES
Senior Psychological Care
April 2012 – August 2016 Houston, TX
Insurance Verification Specialist/ Medical Assistant
Process referrals for psych services from skilled nursing facilities; utilize online MCR/MCD verification; verify secondary insurances (BCBS, UHC, Aetna, etc.); obtain pre-certs and authorizations as required; cultivate relationships with facility social workers regarding patient service needs; call facilities for doctor orders; call families to obtain consent for services including POA signatures; call families to explain co-pays/deductibles.
Maintain spreadsheet for tracking referrals; maintain spreadsheet for SNF info (phone, address, assigned provider, pay locality, etc.); direct office phone calls; assist providers with daily issues through phone and/or emails.
Performed routine medical office procedures including recording patient's vital signs. Assist the doctor during medical exams, patient appointment scheduling, answering phones and maintaining patient's medical charts. Participated in basic administrative and clinical medical offices routines and data entry tasks while solidifying important medical office skills.
Welcome patients as they contact the center personally or by telephone. Schedule
appointments; direct walk-in patients. Answer all incoming calls and route them to the appropriate staff.
Collects deposits or co-pays/deductibles prior to the patient being seen by the provider per established policies and procedures.
Dr. Everton Edmondson, M.D., P.A., Neurologist, Neuro-Oncologist, Pain Specialist
June 2010 - August 2011 Houston, TX
Medical Assistant
Performed routine medical office procedures including recording patient's vital signs. Assist the doctor during medical exams, patient appointment scheduling, answering phones and maintaining patient's medical charts. Participated in basic administrative and clinical medical offices routines and data entry tasks while solidifying important medical office skills.
Welcome patients as they contact the center personally or by telephone. Schedule
appointments; direct walk-in patients. Answer all incoming calls and route them to the appropriate staff.
Collects deposits or co-pays/deductibles prior to the patient being seen by the provider per established policies and procedures.
Inform patient of their outstanding balance, collect said balance, and issue cash receipt when monies are collected.
Work closely with Medical staff to assure smooth patient flow and cut down on waiting time.
and remind patient of his/her appointment.
Chart patient demographics.
Record vital signs.
Examination room preparation.
Blood and urine specimen collection.
Health insurance forms and claim submissions.
Alexander-Rose Associates
February 2009 - June 2011 Houston, TX
Receptionist
• Prepare all types of letters, reports, for debtors who have handled their debts and trying to
rent or reestablish there credit through The Texas Apartment Association.
• Handle debt collections for debtors who owe financial debts to any multi-housing.
• Also, do skiptracing and nation-wide credit reporting.
J.P. Morgan Chase (Call Center)
May 2006 - August 2008 Houston, TX
Data Entry Clerk
• Using data entry skills to enter data from an image screen.
• Input data from checks and bank statements into computer to update accounts.
• Also input data into computer of financial statements, balance verification, verified
accuracy of reports and assisted with filing.
• Also, used Oracle system to input data.
City of Houston (Municipal Court)
June 2004 - November 2005 Houston, TX
Senior Clerk
• Assist customers with their tickets, pulled tickets, warrants, for customers and different
courts. Filed tickets, warrants, and input data into computer of tickets that was needed in the
system.
King’s Energy & Petroleum
February 2000 - March 2004 Houston, TX
Receptionist
• Greeted and assist visitors, answer multiphone lines and take detailed messages set
appointments for conference calls and travel information.
• Provide administrative support to executive secretaries, as needed filing, mail, and basic
computer skills, faxing and light typing.
REFERENCES
Christy McGee, Office Manager - Senior Psychcare, 832-***-****
Everton Edmondson Jr., Office Manager, Dr. Everton Edmondson M.D., P.A., Neurologist, Pain Specialist, 713-***-****
Traci Buhl, Texas School of Business Assistant Director of Career Services, 713-***-**** Ext. 2516
Dewayne Bell, Career Advisor - Workforce Solutions, 713-***-**** ext. 4165
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