Jody N. Costa
Patterson, CA **363
****.*****@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in Medical & Clinical Surgical setting utilizing my medical and
interpersonal skills while contributing to the growth and success of your organization.
CORE SKILLS
Medical Software
Claims Submissions
Chart Maintenance
ICD-9 & CPT Coding
Scheduling
A/R Maintenance
Authorization Processes
X-ray Development
Office Bookkeeping
QUALIFICATIONS
Injections
Blood Chemistry
Specimen Collection
ECG
Vital Signs
Bandaging/ Wound Care
Sterilization/ Medical Asepsis
Examination Positioning
Tray Setups
Use of Crutches, Walker, & Cane
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint
ROP Health Occupations Courses
Medical Computerized Office
Medical Transcription
Billing & Coding
Pharmacology Calculations & Dose
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Clinical & Lab Procedures
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certified: American Red Cross
Academic Honors Deans List, Heald College
EDUCATION
01/2006-01/2007
Heald College, Hayward, CA
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Medical Assisting
A.A.M.A. Accredited Program
Awarded: 01/2007
08/2002-05/2005
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Associates Degree in Science: Natural Sciences, Biology
Awarded: 05/2005
EMPLOYMENT
07/2007- Present
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Orthopedics- Sports Medicine & Hand/Upper Extremity Outpatient Clinic
Position: Front/Surgery Scheduling/Back Office
Medical/Clinical Assistant – Front office/surgery scheduling: Prepare surgery information, medical records/charts, schedule surgeries, new/return/pre and post operative appointments, insurance verification & authorizations, coordinate physicians schedules, process disability forms, enter medical data in EPIC, setup and assist with clinical procedures, suture removal, dressing changes.
General Surgery/Specialties & Trauma - Job duties: same as above
08/2002-09/2007
Texas Roadhouse, Union City, CA
Position: Culinary Hostess
Description: Provided superior service to the public that dined within our franchise. Fulfilled guest requests and maintained the atmosphere we were known for. Managed other staff with closing duties and organization of the facility on a daily basis.
05/1999-08/2002
College Pharmacy, Fresno, CA
Position: Clerk/Technician
Description: Assisted customers with pharmaceuticals, billed insurance, submitted claims for prescriptions, maintain inventory, manage prescription orders, refills and transfers.