LATASHA MURRAY
VOCATIONAL NURSE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Vocational Nurse/MA/Referral Coordinator with over 15 years of experience in multi-physician medical practices & IPA’s and additional healthcare experience as a Patient care Coordinator. Known for my dedication to providing premium patient care.
Moreno Valley, CA
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
B.A. in Women’s Studies and African American Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
2019
AA Humanities and Philosophy,
AA, American Studies
Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA
2016
Vocational Nursing (VN Diploma)
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
2003
Medical Assistant (MA Diploma)
Bryman College
Los Angeles, CA
2001
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine – Riverside, CA Pipeline Programs Intern and Future Physician Leaders Secretary 2016 – 2019
Assisted with Student/Parent orientations, mentor students, maintain program attendance records, create and facilitate survey program event links, assist with recordkeeping and data entry, compiled reports for each Pipeline Program, organize the stock/supplies room, digital communications liaison with Strategic Initiatives, and assist with program receptions and/or symposiums. Also worked on special projects, such as creating and executing the Future Physician Leaders (FPL) workshop for Riverside-San Bernardino and Coachella region, introducing speakers for the lecture series for FPL and other School of Medicine Pipeline Programs. Created, organized and presented workshops independently and collaboratively with other interns and staff. Outreach entailed-tabling activities or give presentations about Pipeline Programs at on and off-campus events. Administrative support duties include make program certificates, set up and tear down events, organize polos and shirt orders, maintain meeting minutes in staff meetings and open classrooms for summer programs.
Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center – Los Angeles, CA
Nurse Referral Coordinator 2012 – 2014
Perform both front/back office duties. Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist seven MDs as well as PA team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Appointment Scheduling, Authorization of Referrals, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, take messages and assist patients, Insurance verification (HMO, PPO, Medi-Medi) TARS, Obtaining Pre-Certification for various Diagnostic procedures/surgeries and tests. Computer systems used: NextGen, i2i, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer
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VOCATIONAL NURSE
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Axminster Medical Group – Los Angeles, CA HMO Referral Coordinator 2007 – 2010
Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist seven MDs as well as PA team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Appointment Scheduling, Authorization of Referrals, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, take messages and assist patients, Insurance verification (HMO, PPO, Medi-Medi) TARS, Obtaining Pre-Certification for various Diagnostic procedures/surgeries and tests. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Medi-soft, NextGen, Medical manager Internet Explorer and various others.
House Ear Clinic – Los Angeles, CA Patient Care Coordinator 2006 – 2007
Appointment scheduling, collecting co-pays, bookkeeping, answering multi-line phones to screen, forward, and take messages, assisting patients with credit applications, insurance verification (HMO, PPO, Medi-Medi), selling assisted listening devices, patient translator. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Medi-soft, NextGen, Medical manager, Internet Explorer and various others.
Office Team, Inc – Los Angeles, CA Medical Assistant 2004 – 2006
Appointment Scheduling, Collecting Co-pays, Vital Signs, EKG’s, holter monitor placement, Dictation, assembling & filing charts, Bookkeeping, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, and take messages, Insurance verification (HMO, PPO, Medi-Medi), Selling assisted listening devices, Patient translator. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, LOTUS, Medi-soft, NextGen, Medical manager Internet Explorer, JADE and various others.
Century City Medical Towers (Pinnacle Gastroenterology) – Los Angeles, CA Medical Assistant 2002 – 2003
Appointment Scheduling, Collecting Co-pays, Vital Signs, Dictation, Accounts Receivable, ordering supplies, stocking Inventory, assembling & filing charts, bookkeeping, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, and take messages, Insurance verification, Assisting the Physician with exams and procedures. Venipuncture and Injections, specimen collection. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Medi-soft, Medical manager Internet Explorer and various others.
Moreno Valley, CA
EXPERTISE
Medical Office Management
Medical Coding (CPT & ICD-9)
Medical Records Management
Data Entry (45 WPM)
Insurance verification
Bookkeeping & Filing
Taking Patient Vitals
Blood Draws
Injections
EMR/EHR
Patient Scheduling
Ancillary Testing
Patient Education
HIPAA, OSHA & JCAHO
AFFILIATIONS
Installed the first UMOJA organization at UC Campus
Diabetes Health Coach/Site Lead at Riverside University Health Systems
BLS/CPR Instructor and Trainer
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VOCATIONAL NURSE
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Kalmansohn & Schiff Medical Group – Los Angeles, CA Medical Assistant 2001 – 2002
Appointment Scheduling, Collecting Co-pays, Vital Signs, EKG’s, Holter monitor placement, Dictation, Accounts Receivable, ordering supplies, stocking Inventory, assembling & filing charts, bookkeeping, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, and take messages, Insurance verification, Patient translator. Assisting the Physician with exams and procedures. Venipuncture and Injections, specimen collection. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Medi-soft, Internet Explorer and various others.
St. John’s Well Child Center – Los Angeles, CA Medical Assistant (Externship) 2000 – 2001
Appointment Scheduling, Collecting Co-pays, Vital Signs, stocking Inventory, assembling & filing charts, bookkeeping, Answering Multi-line phones to screen, forward, and take messages, Insurance verification, Patient translator. Assisting the Physician with exams and procedures. Venipuncture and Injections, specimen collection. Hearing & Vision test, Lead Testing. Computer systems used: Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer and various others.
Moreno Valley, CA
OTHER SKILLS
Bedside Monitoring
Healthcare Software
MS OFFICE Suite (Excel, Word)
Bi-lingual (Fluent in English & Spanish)
Time Management
Attention to Details
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
VN
Vocational Nurse
California
Expires December 2022
License # 709562
BLS Instructor
Expires March 2021
CPR
Expires March 2021
REFERENCES
KERRI PARKER
Imaging Admin. Specialist Cedar Sinai Hospital
PATRICIA WILLIAMS - WILSON
Supervisor
Axminster Medical Group
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
Supervisor
House Ear Clinic
SOPHIA RODRIGUEZ
Supervisor
UCR School of Medicine Pipeline Programs