Medical Assistant Patient Care

Vanessa Merigris ************@*****.*** 347-***-****

Carthage, NY

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced Medical Assistant with 8 years of proven success in clinical settings. Skilled in patient care, EKGs, and EMR systems including Epic, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks. Expertise in cardiology and diverse medical specialties, coupled with proficiency in medical documentation and translation services. Seeking a challenging and rewarding healthcare role where I can utilize my skills and contribute to patient well-being. Work Experience

Quality Documentation Specialist (Medical Scribe) Microsoft Special Teams Carthage, NY Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

• Elevated medical record accuracy by conducting detailed reviews of entry-level Quality Documentation Specialists' work across multiple systems, including Epic, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks.

• Facilitated comprehensive care in diverse specialties such as cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, gynecology, oncology, and orthopedics through meticulous documentation practices.

• Leveraged expertise in DAX Studio and DAX Audit applications to ensure the integrity and quality of medical documentation, supporting healthcare providers in delivering patient care. Quality Documentation Specialist (Medical Scribe) Nuance Communications Special Teams Carthage, NY Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

• Enhanced documentation accuracy and compliance for diverse medical specialties, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.

• Conducted thorough quality reviews of entry-level documentation specialists' work to maintain high- quality patient records.

• Utilized DAX Studio and DAX Audit applications effectively to support and improve documentation processes across multiple EHR systems.

Medical Assistant St Josephs Physicians Syracuse, NY Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

• Accurately recorded patient vitals, administered EKGs, and documented all data in electronic medical records, ensuring up-to-date patient health information.

• Managed patient information using EMR Centricity, contributing to efficient retrieval and maintenance of medical records.

Certified Medical Assistant Brooklyn Cardiovascular Care Brooklyn, NY Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

• Managed patient intake processes, including appointment scheduling, room preparation, vital sign measurement, and EKG administration.

• Handled insurance verification and coordinated prior authorizations to ensure timely medical service delivery.

Medical Assistant Cardiology Associates of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

• Conducted patient interviews to collect medical information, measured vital signs, and accurately documented health history and test results in electronic medical records.

• Administered EKGs, Holter, and event monitors for up to 40 patients daily, while providing Spanish translation services to facilitate effective doctor-patient communication. Security Officer Beau Dietl & Associates New York, NY Dec 2008 - Oct 2009

• Maintained stringent access control for building entry, thoroughly verifying identification of individuals to prevent unauthorized access.

Skills and Certifications

• EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Centricity

• Clinical Skills: EKGs, Vital Signs, Patient Care, Medical Documentation

• Languages: English, Spanish (fluent)

• Software: DAX Studio, DAX Audit

• Other: Insurance Verification, Prior Authorization, Appointment Scheduling, Patient Intake, Medical Translation

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Education

• Sanford-Brown Institute - Medical Assistant Certificate in Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting New York, NY

April 2011

• Brooklyn College Academy- High School Diploma

Brooklyn, Ny

June 2001

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