KF KARIME FARHAT

BREA, CA ***** 310-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Able to capitalize on individual strength and build productive teams. Known for excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds. A respected leader who readily tales to solve problems and improve business operations. Plus, professionally trained personal care aide with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Knowledgeable Medical Scribe successful at operating in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Physically fit, active and energetic team player with a flexible and resourceful approach. SKILLS Efficiency and Time Managemen

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Transcription and Dictation

Detail-Oriented

Conflict Resolutions and Solution

Excellent verbal and

communication

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,

and Microsoft PowerPoint

Patient Medical Histories

Committee Oversight

Electronic Health Records

Systems

Patient Flow Coordination

Explaining Procedures to Patients

EMR Systems

WORK HISTORY MEDICAL ASSISTANT /MEDICAL SCRIBE 04/2022 to CURRENT Memorial Care Medical Group Newport Beach, CA

Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.

Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts. Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments and prescriptions.

Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.

Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.

Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records. Submitted orders for additional tests and examinations. Used [Software] and [Software] to input information into computerized patient record system.

Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar and spelling.

Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 11/2021 to 05/2022

ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL, DIGESTIVE, PNI BRAIN HEALTH Santa Monica, CA Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment. Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT II 10/2021 to 01/2022

Work Home Solution Santa Monica, CA

Perform general medical care for patients as needed, primarily taking every patient's vitals prior to every visit with the physician .Coordinate patient intake and flow in the clinic for all physicians so that patients are seen in an efficient and timely manner

Perform Sibo test and run H PYLORI test

( PNI BRAIN HEALTH) IPerform TMS and MOCHA test for Parkinson's patients

Work Home Solution,

Monitor inventory tests and supplies

Conduct COVID test (PCR and/or Serology)

Participate in COVID-Task force meetings and training Inspire Diagnostic / Cherokee Pomona

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 10/2021 to 12/2021

Inspire Diagnostic Pomona, CA

Obtain vital signs

Responded to issues of confidentiality and applied HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release Greeted patients, pulled, prepared & filed patient charts, collected co-pays, roomed patients, measured weight, blood pressure and vitals

Demonstrated time management, showing up for work early and keeping punctual with patient visits while performing necessary duties around the clinic

PATIENT FLOW COORDINATOR 10/2020 to 10/2021

Memorial care / Rad Net Wave Imaging CA

Assist with coordination of enrollee's health careand social service needs both within and outside of the medical group and

CalOptima

Coordinating the movement of patients with the availablemedical staff, streamlining the flow of patients through admissions, and focusing on the moving of patients through the treatment process

Resolved problems related to patient, visitor, staff or employee complaints, recommend and participate in the solution of ongoing problems or trends Function as a liaison between Patient Transportation and other departments.

GENERAL FILING CLERK/MEDICAL RECORD 03/2020 to 11/2020 St Joseph HHC Anaheim, CA

Create and maintain medical records, general files, logs, and other related records and documents in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing, and retrieving, in accordance with corporate and facility file retention and storage procedures; and maintains confidentiality and security of records

Working knowledge of basic medical office practicesand procedures Responsible for the accurate and timely filing of all patient medical records according to Company procedures.

Assures medical records are pulled immediately for all patient triages and provided to clinicians in a timely manner

Expert in using Wellsky system/Kenser and Epic

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 02/2020 to 03/2020

Dearborn Clinic and Institute Dearborn, MI

Answered the phone lines, updated medical records, scheduled appointments for patients

Sterilized medical equipment and prepared exam rooms for patient visits Create and assign new charts to patients, labeled files, data entry on computer systems

Perform general front desk duties including scheduling appointments, record keeping, filing, answering phones, managing and purchasing supplies, as well as maintaining infection control at all times Provide patients with information regarding their treatment and answer any questions.

POSTAL SERVICE CLERK, OFFICE MANAGER 01/2019 to 02/2020 US Postal Office Service Los Angeles, CA

Prepared and sorted mail for delivery to appropriate offices/departments Developed strong problem solving skills by daily clearing jams, monitoring the flow of mail to ensure continuous feed and preparing the work area to reduce the risk of mistakes

Provided daily oversight of the separation of mailreceived and unloaded the post carts, hampers and beamers from trailers. OFFICE MANAGER 09/2005 to 09/2015

Summerland Inc Garden Grove, CA

Managed schedules, organized office functions, and oversaw daily operations of office with 50 employees

Hired, trained, and on-boarded over 13 new employees, providing initial support that expedited staff assimilation by 20%

Slashed office expenditures by negotiating for cheaper supply contracts, implementing inventory control, and standardizing ordering procedures. EDUCATION Business Administration

Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Diploma Medical Assisting

American Careers College, Anaheim, CA

LANGUAGES Arabic

Native or Bilingual

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