Deonna (Dee) K. Higgins
Katy, TX 77449
email *******@*****.***
(cell) 281-***-****
I am a very energetic, friendly and motivated individual that can both work well with others or on my own. I take direction well but am also able to stay focused and work unsupervised. Objective: To obtain a medical position where my skills and experience can be beneficial to both my employer and myself to further the care and well being of patients of all ages.
Skills: I have over 20 years of experience in the medical field. I have both front and back office experience:
Front office : Proficiency in billing and coding, collections, payment posting, follow up on E.O.B.'s and appeals of denied claims, Patient check in and out, scheduling, obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging and referrals to specialists. I am familiar with several different EMR programs including eClinicalWorks, EMD, Medisoft, and E-med Practice. Back office: Proficiency vitals, phlebotomy, injections and immunizations (including pediatric immunizations), EKG, Spirometry, ear irrigations, assisting physicians in minor procedures such as suturing, staple removal, wound debridement and packing of open wounds and abscesses. nebulizer treatments. I have an excellent knowledge of medications (usage and dosage) calling medications into pharmacies (both local and mail order), and I have a great rapport with patients of all ages. Work History:
01/15/2015 to present: Aerotek (contract to hire) Texas Children's Pediatrics 2 locations
Duties: direct patient care, new born screening, cbc/mono/lead testing vis fingerstick, vaccines both commercial and VFC, strep, RSV, influenza, an U/A testing, P.E.D.S. and Ages and Stages. Supervisor: Laurie Gutierrez (Texas Children's) Kelly Boysen (Areotek) 08/11/2010 to 11/15/2014: Cypress Springs Family Care 7630 Fry Road Suite 300, Cypress, TX 77433
Supervisor: Jalpa Patel, P.A.-C.
Job Title: Office Manager and Medical Assistant
Duties: supply orders, bill pay, supervising 4-8 employees, supervising interns, scheduling, general office management and all medical assisting duties including management of VFC and ordering of supplies.
02/08/2006 to 05/31/2010: Medinet
6860 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77084
Supervisor: Fal Gandhi
Job Title: Medical assistant (back office)
Duties: All back office duties, ordering supplies and managing VFC
**additional work history and references available upon request