Robin J. Gafford
Houston, TX *****
ad19b3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A Medical Assistant with twelve years’ experience in the medical industry seeking a position with a stable organization that enables me to utilize my experience, education, and training with the opportunity for upward mobility.
EDUCATION
The College of Healthcare Professions- Houston, TX 2020-2020
Medical Assistant Program
Lone Star College- Houston, TX 2017-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Community College- Houston, TX 2010-2011
Undergraduate Program
●Eisenhower High School- Houston, TX Graduate 2004
High School Diploma
SKILLS
1.Charting & Pharmacology
2.Assist Physician with Exams Injections
3.(SQ, IM, ID, Gluteal)
4.Capillary Sticks ohhh or
Hc Chief Complaints & Medical Histories
5.Phlebotomy (Vacutainer, Syringe, Butterfly)
6.EHR (EPIC/MediSOFT)
7.Collection of Patient Co-pays
8.Calling in Prescription Refills
9.Answering Multi-Line Phones
10.Specimen Collection & Analysis
11.Minor Office Surgical Procedures
12.Patient/Family Communications
13.AED and EKG
14.Knowledge of OSHA & HIPAA
15.Vital Signs
16.Wound Care
17.Direct Patient Care
18.Various Lab Tests
19.Coding-CPT/ICD-10
20.Medical Terminology
21.Autoclave, Sterilization
Insurance Verification
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kelsy-Seybold –Houston, TX September 2020-January 2022
Medical Assistant
●Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
● Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
●Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, oxygen and respiration
Amerigroup –Houston, TX July 2006-Present
Certified Nursing Assistant
●Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including serving meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, standing or exercising.
●Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, and blood in urine.
●Participated with patient in leisure activities and transportation so that they can remain engaged in their communities
●Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
HCA - Houston, TX December 2014 – July 29, 2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
●Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
●Distribute medication to patients as needed.
●Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
●Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
●Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate, oxygen
FMA Alliance – Houston, TX June 2011- April 2017
Collections Specialist
●Notify debtors of delinquent accounts by mail or telephone to arrange debt payoff.
●Monitor and update assigned accounts of collection efforts
●Correspond with insurance companies for claim payments.
Hospital Liaison
●Process patient statements, key data, post transactions, and verify accuracy of input to reports generated.
●Follow up on claims, monitor, unpaid claims, and resubmit claims as needed.
●Performed a variety of general clerical duties, including mail distribution, sending and receiving faxes, answering telephone calls, and relaying messages.
Accounting/Posting Technician
●Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
●Post and deposit insurance, client, and patient self-pay payments electronically.
●Document financial transactions by entering account information.
●Deposit cash payments to the bank.
ADESA Houston Car Auction- Houston, TX July 2006-August 2011
Office Assistant
●Interact with customers and visitors.
●Handle organization and clerical support tasks.
●Forwarding media to the appropriate department by distributing communications.
●Oversaw payment postings
Sweeties Home Healthcare-Houston, TX January 2000- January 2006
Administrative Assistant
●Supported operations by supervising staff, planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.
●Ensure that there is effective information flow and that resources are employed efficiency throughout the business.
●Managed filling, faxing, copying, sending receiving correspondence, answered phones, and other associate clerical duties.