James Durante

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775-***-****

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Reno, NV 89523

Summary

Professional, reliable and dedicated Medical Assistant with 20 years of experience in office settings. I am proficient in optical refractions, glaucoma testing, phlebotomy, injections, chest x-rays, ekg's, spirometry testing, assisting in surgical procedures, breath and alcohol testing, urine drug screening and POCT testing. I’m also experienced in patient and procedure scheduling, prior authorizations, ICD-10 and CPT coding along with obtaining insurance authorizations and benefits. Work Experience

Pinnacle Medical Group, Reno, NV

Medical Assistant Float 05/2022-Present

* As a Medical Assistant float my responsibilities are to supply coverage for any and all staffing shortages from the front office to the back. Coverage for the front office consists of checking patients in and out for their appointments. Collecting co-pays, verifying insurance coverage and updating patient information. Coverage for the back office consists of taking vitals on patients, performing any POCT testing requested and assisting in minor surgical procedures. I also schedule patients for outpatient testing such as mammograms, diagnostic testing and referrals.

Geriatric Specialty Care, Reno, NV

Clinical Director 08/02/2021-04/04/2022

* I provided training for all clinical employees and implementation of clinical policies, rules and procedures. I assisted in cross training of employees from front office to back office and visa versa. Directed personnel on coverage for call in, sick time and vacations. Approved vacation and time off requests for all clinical staff. I also covered for staff shortages as a Medical Assistant and Front Office coordinator. Responsible for the hiring and termination of clinical employees. Renown Health, Reno, NV

Panel Coordinator 02/20-11/20

* Performed yearly physicals for managed care (Senior Care Plus) patients which included obtaining vitals, conducting depression screenings and mental assessments. Performed various laboratory testing including AIC’s, FLU, PNEUMONIA, SHINGLES, MMR, HPV, HEP B, HEP A, TETANUS immunizations. Also performed EKG’s, retinal screenings and assisted in minor surgical/office procedures. Tahoe Sierra Eye & Optical, Truckee, CA

Optical Technician 06/18-10/19

* Technician duties involved screening patients using a phoropter and tonometer, reading patient’s glasses with a lensometer. I also performed additional testing such as visual fields, retinal photos and glaucoma testing. I instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal as directed by physician. ARC HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Sparks, NV

Heart & Lung Technician 05/17-04/18

* Performed annual physicals for law enforcement and fire officials. Testing included but not limited to visual testing, hearing tests, venipuncture, pulmonary functions testing, urine drug screening, chest x-rays and respirator fitting. I also worked on a mobile unit performing above testing in the rural areas of Nevada.

Milan Institute Sparks, NV

Medical Assistant Instructor 09/16-02/17

* Teaching medical assisting administrative/medical insurance billing and coding. Ensured classroom atmosphere is conducive to optimal student learning potential. Provided instruction to students via lectures and lab schedule per approved curriculum. Performed evaluations of student’s administrative and clinical performances. Assisted students with externship sites post course completion. Denver Back Pain Specialists Greenwood Village, CO Front Office Scheduler 08/15-11/15

* Duties include handling office and administrative tasks with a busy multi physician practice. Processing patient check-in and check-out, verifying patients insurance and eligibility and collecting co-pays. Managed appointment scheduling, patient phone calls, patient conflicts, patient records and medical billing.

SpineNevada Reno, NV

Front Office Manager/Medical Assistant 09/04-07/13

* Performed patient check in and subsequent work up for multiple providers. Checking vitals, verifying referring physician and appropriate medical records and imaging. Responsible for any and all out-patient testing and referrals. Patient education regarding proposed spine surgery ie: type of surgery, recovery time, braces needed and post-operative medications and instructions. I also served as front office manager assisting the practice manager in evaluations, interviews, job descriptions, policies and supply ordering.

Education

Fountain Ft. Carson High School Fountain, CO 1986

Primary Leadership Development Course (US ARMY) 1990 Eton Technical Institute (Medical Assistant Program) Everett, WA 1996 Certifications

CCMA

BLS/CPR

OFFICE LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Affiliations

Special Olympics 1990-Present.

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