Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 5 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Review medication list and approve/deny appropriately
Perform prior authorizations for medications via insurance portals/Cover My Meds/fax
Schedule past due or future appointments
Queue up appropriate lab tests required for requested medications
Follow medication refill protocols
Communicate with pharmacies with telephone, fax, email, etc.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
St. Junipero Children's Clinic
03.2019 - Current
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Front Desk Receptionist
Salinas Pediatric Medical Group
01.2018 - 03.2019
Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically to schedule, reschedule and handle cancelled appointments for patients.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in and check-out.
Verified and updated patient data including insurance, demographics and health history to keep information current and facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification, insurance cards, vaccine records, and other important documentations.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Gallery Dermatology
11.2015 - 01.2018
Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Operate multi-line phones to schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments including surgeries.
Input and update demographics and insurance information
Prep patient charts, verify eligibility via phone or Availity.
Collect co-pays and past due balances at time of visit.
Obtain referrals and authorizations per insurance
Assist in minor procedures such as biopsies.
Education
State License - NHA Certification - Phlebotomy Technician