Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant looking to secure a full-time career as a Medical Assistant that provides opportunities for professional growth and development where I can continue to enhance my hands-on-skills and knowledge in the medical field. Skills include:
Medical Office Management
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Records Management
Team Player
Pediatric Experience
Patient Intake
Software and Computer Skills
CLIA Waived Testing
Venipunctures
Injections
EKG
Centrifuge
Ancillary Testing
Autoclave
ICD-9-CM
HIPAA, JCAHO,& OSHA
Knowledge
E-Medsys, eClinical Works, Athena EMR, Healthtrust, Epic Hyperspace 2014, Microsoft Office (all software), QuickBooks Pro
Education
Associates of Applied Science Degree Health Care Administration, Pima Medical Institute-2013-2014
Diploma - Medical Assistant (MA), Pima Medical Institute – Houston, TX, 2012- 2013 Certified First Aid/CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers, Red Cross- 2015-Present
Certificate - Advance Business Writing- Rice University- Houston, TX 2008
Certificate - Human Resource Administration- Rice University- Houston, TX 2008
Certification – Certified Medical Assistant CMA (AAMA) – American Association of Medical Assistant -2013-Present
High School Diploma, Mayde Creek High School Houston, TX, 1995
Professional Experience
EPIC HEALTH SERVICES Houston, TX
Quality Assurance Coordinator / Certified Medical Assistant, 09-2014 - 03-2015
Serve as a key team member that monitors and provides assistance with quality assurance and compliance functions. Provides consultation and direction to ensure programs and services are implemented at the highest standards and patients receive the highest level of care. Ensures policies and procedures are monitored and updated to include regulatory changes. Key Results:
Analyze, review and report on charts, charting trends, and quality assurance indicators.
Update and coordinate with the supervising nurse and external clinical staff regarding changes in the patients’ treatment plans when necessary.
Monitor compliance to policies and procedures including but not limited to clinical documentation.
Resolve charting issues and recommend changes to procedures.
Update corrections on documentation after retrieval from appointed nurse(s).
Assist the quality department with surveys and audits as assigned.
Assist with professional education activities to encourage professional skill proficiency for all agency clients.
Participate as a consultant in the implementation of chart review tools, standards of care, and outcome measures.
FAMILY PLUS URGENT CARE Houston, TX
Certified Medical Assistant, 10-2013 - 09-2014
Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a fast pace urgent care center. Assisted Medical Doctors as well as PA’s, NPC’s and MA’s in a team effort ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:
Administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, maintaining electronic medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping).
Dispensed medications and appliances within scope of practice and as ordered by the treating provider and in accordance with state regulations.
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing, blood draws, injections and various diagnostic procedures, Preformed Rapid Lab Testing, administering breathing treatments and IV infusions; performed EKGs, assisted the provider with minor procedures; took x-rays; removed sutures; changed dressings; and applied splints. All procedure were done to skill level, certifications and state regulations.
Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.
CONCENTRA URGENT CARE CENTER Houston, TX
Extern Medical Assistant, 04-2013- 06-2013
Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a fast pace urgent care center. Assisted three Medical Doctors as well as PA, RN, EMT’s and MA’s in a team effort ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:
administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) Assisted in surgery set up and injury care.
Dispensed medications and appliances within scope of practice and as ordered by the treating provider and in accordance with state regulations.
Applied bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating provider.
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing, blood draws, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g. ECG, PFT, and audiograms) to skill level, certifications and state regulations.
Performed under supervision drug screen collections for both DOT and Non-DOT drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.
RICE UNIVERSITY- JONES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Houston, TX
Accounting Assistant, 3-2008- 09-2010
Serve as a key member of an accounting team for a busy Non-Profit University. Assisted the finance manager and financial analyst in reviewing and processing all petty cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll, and faculty research expenditures. Key Results:
Tracked expenditures and supplied monthly faculty research budget and YTD expense balance information for faculty and directors. Rectified and/or communicated any discrepancies. Ran monthly outstanding travel and Purchase Card expense reports for faculty and staff, and coordinated with the purchase card holders to clear outstanding expenses.
Handled all accounts payable, (e.g. provided proper documentation and coding for expenditures, reconciled outstanding balances). Prepared and process all vendor invoices for payment. Entered and coded all accounts payable invoices and purchase orders into Marketplace software.
Assisted and advised faculty and department staff of the proper back-up and paperwork needed for monetary disbursement and requests. Processed all check requests.