Shirley Dates
Gadsden, AL
*******.*****@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Insurance Specialist
Riverview Medical Center - Gadsden, AL
June 1999 to October 2011
I collected payments from all types of insurance companies, followed up on denials, telephone techniques, collections in the Business Office and carried out all forms needed to effectively make my job better.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Kenny Smith - Gadsden, AL
May 1992 to May 1995
Assisted the doctor with patients, get the patients ready to see the doctor by getting their temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, EKG, weight and urinalysis, etc. Checked out patient after seeing the doctor and other tests needed performed for patient care in the office. Office Manager/Medical Assistant
Dr. Spencer Thomas - Gadsden, AL
May 1978 to April 1992
Office Manager/Medical Assistant, get the patients ready to see the doctor by getting their blood pressure, temperature, weight, blood sugar, EKG, and other tests needed for patient care. Assisted the doctor with patients and performed any special tests needed, Filed Insurance Claims for payments, Collections, and any anything else needed to carry out patient care on a daily basis as well as followup to insurance company for collection on denials. Open office every morning as well as keeping the office cleaned on a daily basis.
Education
Secretary/Business
Gadsden State Community College - Gadsden, AL
September 1979 to July 1981
Secretary
Gadsden Business College - Gadsden, AL
July 1978 to May 1979
Gadsden High School - Gadsden, AL
1978
Skills
Medical Insurance, Insurance Verification, Medical Billing, Commercial Insurance, Medical Assistant Awards
Business Certificate
October 1979
I always stayed on the honor roll while l was in school and a very hard worker and is easy to learn on a one on one basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Certificate in Business Office
Additional Information
I have experience as a medical assistant for over 20 years also