Medical Assistant

SUMMARY

A self-motivated, dedicated and energetic professional seeking to obtain a Medical Assistant position working closely alongside doctors and medical staff to provide quality service and treatment to patients.

EDUCATION

United Education Institution Louisiana State University

Medical Assistant Certification Core courses completed

Delta School of Business Ville Platte Vocational School

Core courses completed Certified Nursing Assistant

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR, First Aid, HIPPA, MEDISOFT, OSHA, and Keyboarding.

CLINICAL SKILLS

Electrocardiogram, Vital Signs, Surgical Tray Setup, Snellen Visual Charts, Spirometry, Urine Analysis, Packing Instruments for Autoclaving, Venipuncture, Audiograms, Aseptic Technique, Pap smear Setup, Injections, Assisting in Minor, Capillary Test, and Surgical Procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

OSHA and HIPPA Compliance, Insurance Verification, Appointments, CPT and ICD9 Coding, Medical Records, Charting/Filing, Telephone, Inventory/stocking, Scheduling, and Electronic Health Records.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Front Office Assistant II March 2012 – August 2013

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation – Atlanta, GA

Admitted patients by verifying and updating demographic information, insurance and registration information in accordance with policies and procedures. Performed calendaring by scheduling, canceling and rescheduling appointments, and communicating changes to the staff. Coordinated with all staff to ensure timely, efficient flow of patients to the medical providers. Demonstrated basic knowledge of managed care plans, CPT, and ICD-9 coding. Collected payments and balances owed.

Medical Office Manager April 2003 – July 2010

Mays Urology Clinic – Baton Rouge, LA

Assisted the physician during medical treatments and procedures. Provided care and prepared patients for examinations under physician’s direction and supervision. Completed various professional reports. Monitored and coordinated emergency medical services and evaluation of work product. Performed various administrative duties, including but not limited to conflict resolution, processing insurance policies and payment arrangements, and managing medical and technical record systems.

Ophthalmology Coordinator June 1996 – April 2003

Ochsner Clinic -- Baton Rouge, LA.

Scheduled appointment and sent messages to providers. Answered incoming calls and directed calls to the correct department. Monitored the progress of patients from the treatments given. Triage patients according to the serverity of the urgency.

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