Ana Barillas
Bakersfield
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Adept at leading teams and enhancing patient care through effective triage and scheduling. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
California Neurology Institute
10.2024 - Current
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Accurately document real-time patient visits alongside physicians.
- Capture medical histories, physical exam findings, diagnostic test results, and treatment plans in EMR.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of records to support optimal patient care and billing.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Jeri Yvonne Movement Disorders Neurology
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Handled all insurance authorizations, medication coordination, and EMR file review.
- Performed triage, patient intake, vitals, and translation services.
- Managed front desk, appointments, patient payments, and multi-line phone system.
- Led HR tasks: hiring, training, grievances, payroll, and compliance oversight.
- Conducted billing, collections, appeals, and maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding and healthcare regulations.
Medical Assistant/Medical Office Supervisor
Richard Alexan, M.D Inc.
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Supported Nurse Practitioner with patient triage, scribing, authorizations, and procedures.
- Handled front desk, billing, scheduling, and EMR management.
- Promoted to administrative role, leading payroll, HR, inventory, and compliance.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Medical Assistant
Central California Pain Management
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed referrals, insurance verifications, and pre-authorizations.
- Scheduled specialist appointments and ensured smooth coordination of care.
Medical Assistant
Sendas Northwest Urgent Care
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Handled all aspects of Workers’ Compensation claims, including submitting and retrieving treatment authorizations, verifying benefits, and coordinating with adjusters and case managers.
- Scheduled evaluations and follow-up appointments for injured workers and ensured accurate documentation per WC regulations.
- Maintained compliance with state-mandated Workers’ Comp procedures and timelines.
- Assisted with prescription refill requests, medical records, and billing for WC-related services.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
West Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA 06-2008
Skills
- Medical scribing expertise
- Billing expertise for multiple insurance types
- Data entry and reporting in EMR/EHR systems
- Proficient in English and Spanish languages
- HIPAA, OSHA & HR Law Knowledge
- Front/Back Office Operations
- Patient Scheduling & Triage
- Leadership, Training & HR Support
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
California Neurology Institute
10.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Jeri Yvonne Movement Disorders Neurology
01.2019 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant/Medical Office Supervisor
Richard Alexan, M.D Inc.
04.2016 - 09.2018
Medical Assistant
Central California Pain Management
10.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant
Sendas Northwest Urgent Care
10.2013 - 10.2015
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School