Beverly Asher-Thomas

Lead Medical Assistant Office Coordinator

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW: Caring and dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience working with Pediatric aged patients, ranging from infants to teenagers. Compassionate and a strong interest in protecting the health of children and their wellbeing. Adept at keeping a steady flow of patients within a fast-paced outpatient medical office setting, relying on excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to clearly relay important information to the parents upon leaving the office to ensure they are comfortable with any instructions or next step care.

KEY SKILLS:

Vital Signs & Medical Histories

Infants, Pediatrics & Adolescents (0-18+ y/o)

Phlebotomy & EKG

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)

Instrument Sterilization

Assisting Physician with Procedures

Room Prep & Sanitization

Testing and Specimen Processing for Lab

Administrative Medical Office Coordination

Insurance Verification

Scheduling Appointments

EMR Systems: eClinicalWorks (eCW), Epic, NextGen

HIPPA & Infection Control Protocols

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Lead Medical Assistant Oct. 2018 - Present

Stamford Urology Stamford, CT

Room patients print daily schedule assist on cystoscope blood draws enter vital signs into the system.

Billings enter charges on patients’ charts prepare examination rooms for procedures order supplies prepared all medical equipment in the morning take all emergency calls, work with drug reps.

Work close with surgery scheduler removal of stents, Removal of catheters, sterilization of instruments.

Record all logbooks.

Medical Assistant Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2018

Pulmonary Associates Stamford, CT

Greet patients upon entering and exiting the office, registering them, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and collecting co-payments.

Take patients vital signs and medical histories accurately enter in the EMR system.

Perform Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT).

Close communication with doctors, room patients all pulmonary testing, print out all daily reports and weekly reports.

Call in prescriptions to the patient’s pharmacy.

Medical Assistant & Office Manager Aug. 2008 - April 2016

Firefly Pediatrics Urgent Care Stamford, CT

Attended, reported, and documented patient’s vital signs (TPR).

Assisted physician in procedures.

Scheduled culture pick-ups from hospital.

Charted results of lab results and forwarded information to patient's primary care physician.

Printed face sheets for billing and weekly revenue reports.

Order all medical/office supplies and processed payroll in ADP for six employees.

Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician Feb. 2008 - Jan. 2015

Orthopedic Associates Stamford, CT

Assist doctor during exams.

Greet patients upon entering and exiting the office, registering them, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and collecting co-payments.

Take patients vital signs and medical histories accurately enter in the EMR system.

Medical Assistant Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007

Women's Health Care Norwalk, CT

Greet patients upon entering and exiting the office, registering them, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and collecting co-payments.

Sterilized and maintained proper sanitation of equipment and exam rooms.

Assisted physician and acquired pre-authorization for surgery.

Experienced with medical billing procedures, on-line verification of insurance carriers and filing claims.

Knowledgeable in CPT coding, ICD9 coding.

Facilitated communication with doctors, hospitals, laboratories, and patients.

Medical Assistant Sept. 2000 - Jan. 2005

Stoneybrook Court Darien, CT

Experienced in Pulmonary testing, EKG chart patient progress, Electronic Medical Research Visual Screening, and chest X-rays.

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and state requirements.

Printed face sheets for billing and weekly revenue.

Attended, reported, and documented patient’s vital signs (TPR).

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERINECE:

Medical Billing Specialists - Yale School of Medicine New Haven, CT 1994 to 1998

Data Entry Clerk - GTE Corp Stamford, CT

Data Entry Clerk - Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT

EDUCATION

Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT

Medical Assistant Certification, EKG Technician & Phlebotomy Program – Graduated

Pace University New York, NY

Associates in Accounting - Graduated

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR

References Available Upon Request

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