Jennifer Simmonds
Medical Assistant
Otisville, MI 48463
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Medical Assistant
Dr. Zachary Hillman - Lapeer, MI
December 2021 to Present
What does being
"" Exceptional" look
like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient
experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and driving for
results
I am very personable, dependable, organized, detailed,strong at multi/tasking, flexible, and dedicated to high quality patient care.
I am a self starter with a friendly demeanor, greet attitude, excellent, phone skills, ability to learn quickly, and a strong work ethic. Very strong computer skills. May assist with the coordination of
activities, such as insurance pre-
certification/authorization and resource
usage and changes.
Receive requests for prior
authorizations and ensure that they are
properly and closely monitored.
Assist with medical necessity
documentation to expedite approvals
and ensure that appropriate follow-up
is performed.
Follow prior authorization work flow
and policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to
assist in obtaining prior authorizations.
Review accuracy and completeness of
information requested and ensure that
all supporting documents are present.
Process referrals and submit clinical
supporting documentation to
insurance carriers to expedite prior
authorization processes.
I assist with several Providers. Rooming patients, vitals, blood draws, dressing changes, wound care, injections, vaccinations, and input all necessary information. I check patients insurance for eligibility, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, refer patients to Specialist, follow up on referrals, call in medications, fill out Disability forms, and DME forms. Medical Assistant
Lapeer Medical Associates - Lapeer, MI
May 2020 to August 2022
I work with Dr. Coulter as a Medical Assistant. I room patients, vitals, EKGs, immunizations and injections. I call patients back with test results medication refills any patient questions. Help assist with minor procedures. Schedule appointments, request referrals and contact Specialty Physicians. Medical Assistant
Dr. Vobach - Davison, MI
March 2016 to February 2017
Give Immunizations, vitals, answer phones, schedule appointments, schedule tests, pre-certifications, insurance verification, enter into MICR
Medical Assistant
Genesys Dr. Karr Dr. Fulton - Burton, MI
October 2014 to February 2016
Responsibilities
Patient care : EKG Vitals Suture Removal Referrals Injections. Work with Allscripts and Mysis. X Ray specimen labs. Ordering medical supply. Verifying insurance Nursing Assistant
Allstate - Lapeer, MI
July 2000 to December 2009
Responsibilities
Cared for quadriplegic: catheterization, bowel program, bathing, feeding, wound care, stretching, distribution of meds, transferring, injections, blood pressure, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy. Accomplishments
Knowing I took care of this gentlemen for years.
Skills Used
Same as above
Medical Assistant
Genesys Orthopedic Associates - Grand Blanc, MI
October 1997 to October 2000
Responsibilities
Assist Physician, apply cast, and removal, staple and suture removal, blood pressure, wound care, surgical boarding, pre-certification, insurance approval, calling in prescriptions. Accomplishments
All of the above. I am a people person !
Skills Used
All of the above.
Emergency Medical Technician
STAT - Flint, MI
2011
Responsibilities
Basic life support
Accomplishments
Saving peoples lives. Comforting people and caring for them. Making people comfortable. Skills Used
CPR. AED Certified. Basic life support breathing treatments compassion comfort first aide transporting Education
Mott in Nursing
Mott - Flint, MI
Skills
• Pediatrics (5 years)
• CMA
• Front Office (10+ years)
• Vital Signs
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Injections (10+ years)
• EMR
• Receptionist
• CPR (10+ years)
• EKG (10+ years)
• Scheduling (10+ years)
• Medical Records (10+ years)
• CPR Certified
• EHR (10+ years)
• Filing (10+ years)
• Vital Signs Experience (10+ years)
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (10+ years)
• Documentation review (10+ years)
• English
• Medical office experience (10+ years)
• HIPAA (10+ years)
• Phone etiquette (10+ years)
• Time management (10+ years)
• Transcription (10+ years)
• Front desk (10+ years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
• ICD-10 (10+ years)
• Phlebotomy
• Insurance Verification (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Triage (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
EMT Certification
Additional Information
Jennifer Simmonds
10467 Dodge Rd
Otisville MI 48463
Phone: 989-***-****
Cell: 810-***-****
Medical Assistant
Lapeer Medical Associates - Lapeer, MI
May 2016 to Present
I work with Dr. Coulter as a Medical Assistant. I room patients, vitals, EKGs, immunizations and injections. I call patients back with test results medication refills any patient questions. Help assist with minor procedures. Schedule appointments, request referrals and contact Specialty Physicians EXPERIENCE
DR. KARR & DR. FULTON (10/14 to PRESENT)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Duties performed-Rooming patients, vitals, breathing treatments, injections, small procedures, wound care, EKG, PFT, sterilization, ordering supplies, counting medication, referrals, insurance verification, prior authorization for medications, scheduling, answering phones, scheduling appointments, paper performance, and Mysis and Optimum trained. GENESYS AFTER HOURS (01/14 to 10/14)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Responsibilities included-urgent patient care, vitals, medication distribution, injections, breathing treatments, x-rays, suture removal, splinting, ordering supplies, counting medication, checking patients in, verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling appointments,and referrals.
STAT EMERGENCY SERVICES PRESENT
EMT-BASIC: Certified and Licensed: Attending STATS PARAMEDIC PROGRAM: Certified in CPR and AED use. Trained in all areas of basic life support and survival needs. IN HOME NURSING ASSISTANT (07/01 to 12/08)
Cared for quadriplegic: Responsibilities included- Catheterization, bowel program, bathing feeding, wound care, stretching, physical therapy, dispensing medication, transferring, injections, taking blood pressure.
GENESYS HURLEY CANCER INSTITUTE (01/01 to 07/01)
Medical Assistant: Duties performed- suture and staple removal, blood pressure, wound care, surgical boarding, insurance verification, obtaining referrals, answering and scheduling appointments, calling in prescriptions, billing.
GENESYS ORTHOPEDICS AND ASSOCIATES (03/97 to 10/00) Medical Assistant: Duties performed-cast application and removal, blood pressure, wound care, suture removal, surgical boarding, insurance approval and verification, answering phones and scheduling appointments, calling in prescriptions.
EDUCATION: Stat Emt-B Education: Presently attending Paramedic Education through Stat: Mott Community College: Part time student for two years. Furthering my education and obtaining my Associates degree in nursing.