Medical Assistant

TERESA DIAZ

**** ********* *****, ********, ** **506

713-***-**** / ***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my vast experience in assisting with patient care procedures, medical clerical duties, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience of more than 3 years as a doctors assistant

Proficient in windows XP, MS office-Word Excel, Internet Explorer, e-mail

Strong ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both written and oral communication)

Remarkable ability to interact effectively with other employees in all levels of the organization as well as with the general public.

Excellent basic clerical and computer skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX

Billing and Coding Specialist 2008

Entering patient information into database

Producing statements or claims

Performed daily back-ups on office computer system

Prepared, reviewed and send patient statements

Prepared and submitted clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper.

FB Surgical Associates Houston, TX

Doctor’s Assistant 2008-2011

Provide physician with assistance in wound care, injections and casts

Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; obtaining medical records, updating, and studying medical histories

Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and equipment.

Authorize drug refills and provide information to pharmacies

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

Explain treatment procedures, medications or physicians’ instructions to patients.

Help physician examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as removing sutures.

Change dressing on wounds

Inventory and order medical and office supplies

Refer patient to specialists as required

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical and Billing Certification-Everest Institute Houston, TX

2008

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