Medical Administrative Assistant
Resume:
North Syracuse, NY *****
****.*.********@*****.***
EDUCATION
o Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Fine Arts
at the State University of New York at Buffalo State
o Associate of Science, Photography
at Onondaga Community College
EXPERIENCE
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer, Upstate Medical
University March 2011-Present
o Manages data submission for the Bariatric Surgery Program's
accreditation through the American College of Surgeons and American
Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
o Abstract data from patient medical records
o Identify and enter appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes
o Collect, report and present data regarding Quality Control (i.e.
complication rates, patient compliance, surgery volume etc.)
o Maintain Bariatric Workstation Database
o Screen, accept and process patient applications based on medical
history, insurance and other factors relating to the criteria for the
Bariatric Surgery Program
o Answer patient questions regarding the Bariatric Surgery Program
o Coordinate patient education meetings
o Work with various EMR's and databases such as Epic, CAIS, Chartmaxx, E-
Med, ACMBS Bariatric Workstation etc.
Administrative Assistant, Iroquois Nursing Home, November 2009-March 2011
o Assist Administrator with day to day functions
o Manage Administrator's Calendar
o Communicate with Directors and outside agencies via email, phone, in-
person on behalf of the Administrator
o Analyze data and create reports, graphs, charts etc. for Executive
Meetings and Board Meetings
o Record and transcribe meeting minutes
o Prepare, file and maintain all Administration paperwork
Medical Records Clerk, Iroquois Nursing Home, April 2009-November 2009
o Retrieving records from active charts, closed out records and
electronic record systems
o Completing medical records requests as desired for patients, family
members, insurance companies and medical providers etc.
o Identifying, organizing and retrieving outside records
o Coordinating appointments with appropriate transportation for
patients
o Maintain active charts to insure they are orderly, complete and
updated with current records
o Communicating with various departments concerning appointments,
transportation, medical record requests and general patient
information
o Preparing appropriate paperwork for newly admitted patients and
discharged patients
Lead Teacher, The Honey Tree Day Care, August 2006 - August 2008
o Responsible for 3-5 toddlers on a daily basis
o Created and implemented an age appropriate curriculum
o Maintained health logs, attendance sheets, progress reports etc.
o Searched for grants for organizational funding
o Co-coordinated various events, fundraisers and meetings
o Met and interacted with parents regarding progress and behavior
RELATED SKILLS
o Highly proficient in using various Electronic Medical Records and
Medical Databases such as:
. Epic
. CAIS
. ChartMaxx
. SigmaCare
. E-Med
. RMS
. Citrix
. MBSAQIP Bariatric Workstation
. E-Discharge
o Data abstracting, collection, submission and maintenance
o Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 codes
o Extensive PC and Mac training and experience of Microsoft Products
(Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
o Exceptional communication skills
Dana Atkinson
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