Medical Assistant Office
Resume:
Tawanna Prilo
Hamilton, NJ 08629
*******.*****@*****.***
Relevant Employment History
Capital Health Systems, Pennington, NJ June 2014-Present
Neuroscience Department Medical Secretary
. Answer the office's doctor line and direct calls to the correct
physician
. Edit and file dictation letters for four physicians and mail letters
to the referring and/or primary doctors
. Precertifications by phone or online for radiological testing
(MRI,CAT EMG)
. Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines
Princeton HomeCare, Princeton, NJ April 2014-June 2014
Department Secretary
. Assist the needs of the Executive Director, Office Coordinator and
nurse managers, typing, filing and faxing important documents.
. Scan medical files electronically into patient files
. Answer incoming calls directing them to the correct department.
. Input admissions and retrieve important documents from the fax to
deliver to office staff.
. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
. Copy and mail medical record documents to correct locations following
protocol.
Mercer Kidney Institute, Trenton, NJ June 2005 - December 2008
Certified Medical Assistant/ Laboratory Manager
Tested team and office leader who effectively created and managed office
laboratory operational plan. Coordinated with lead office scheduler to
increase and maximize patient availability to ensure patients laboratory
work and follow up appointments were conveniently scheduled the same day.
Performed front and back office tasks such as issuing pre-authorizations
for ordering medication, administering medication, drawing blood and
communicating lab studies between doctors and patients. Front office
duties were inbound/outbound calls, scheduling appointments and medical
procedures, creating medical necessity letters for insurance approval, and
collecting patient co-pays. Maintaining patient appointment calendar and
physician schedules.
Managed inventory of office supplies and medicine cabinet weekly.
First Coast Retina, Jacksonville, FL April 2003 - August 2003
Office Manager/Certified Medical Assistant Position ended when
spouse's military assignment ended.
Served as office manager for leading optometrist in Duval County.
Organized physician's office schedule and personal itinerary.
Verified patients' insurance and conducted patient insurance pre-
authorization.
Managed office daily operation by maintaining office pace and enjoyable
work environment.
Coastal Care Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL February 2002 - April
2003
Certified Medical Assistant
Promoted from extern to full-time employee.
Collaborated with office colleagues to support a multi-specialists
facility, chiropractor and general internist.
Assisted with routine tasks such as physical examinations, drawing blood,
collecting specimens, recording medical history, administering medication,
assisting with IV setup, and height, weight and eye examinations.
Administrative duties included filing patient documents, copying medical
records, inbound/outbound calls, insurance verification, and scheduling
appointments.
Specialty Experience
Neurology
Family Medicine
Chiropractor
Nephrology
Optometry
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma October 2001
Concorde Career Institute, Jacksonville, FL
High School Diploma June 1999
Trenton Central High, Trenton, NJ
Certification March 2014
Certified, Medical Assistant
NCCT ID # 482813
Unrelated Work Experience
The Learning Experience, West Windsor, NJ September 2013 - Present
Toddler Teacher
Assisted in yearly curriculum for preschool students.
Maintained accurate files and daily progress reports for each child under
my supervision.
Provided and participated in age-appropriate activities for students.
Devised special projects and developed monthly activity calendars for
parents.
Attended staff development meetings to improve overall teacher knowledge
and effectiveness.
Performed inventory of supplies.
Kinder Campus, Jackson, NJ August 2012 - September 2003
Program Supervisor, Infant and Toddler Division
Executed learning curriculum for community child care center through the
use of planned staff meetings and trainings and periodic conferences with
parents.
Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and
social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling,
and field trips.
Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition,
personal hygiene, and social skills.
Created and planned age appropriate activities for toddlers which focuses
on growth and development
Established safety measures for children under 3 years old by reinforcing
rules and policies through education and practice.
Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social
development, and physical health.
Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-
related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians,
and child development specialists.
Attended professional development trainings, conferences, and workshops
offered by New Jersey.
First Aid and CPR trained
Children of Integrity Learning Ctr, Hamilton, NJ January 2009 - August
2012
Owner, Registered Child Care Provider
First Aid and CPR trained
Developed learning curriculum through attending state funded training and
caregiver trainings that focused on child motor and social skill
development.
Maintained monthly supply budget and payroll, and ensured business remained
compliant with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax code.
Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social
development, and physical health.
Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-
related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians,
and child development specialists.
Organized child and family events such as picnics and field trips to local
farms, aquariums, and amusement parks.
Prepared meals in accordance with the New Jersey Food Program nutrition
guidelines.
Volunteer Work
Youth Leader, Kingdom Church 2006 - Present
MS Walk
2009-Present
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