Karen T. Street
Huntington Beach,California
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled in the medical field and working with known Physicians with an immense passion for medicine. I have multiple years of experience working in various healthcare settings and possess exceptional communication, patient care and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work efficiently and multi-task. I am well equipped to function in a multitude of environments. I want to obtain a position that allows me to continue to utilize my skills and potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr. Jill Byers
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the development of practice policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents. Oversee day to day patient flow in our office.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as catheter placement, removal and irrigation. Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Increased accuracy of diagnostic testing by diligently following laboratory protocols and handling specimens appropriately.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing medical records and updating patient information.
- Assisting urodynamic studies and Cystoscopy.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr.Jeffrey Yoshida, Dr. Robert Torrey,Dr.J Bassett
03.2014 - 12.2020
- Streamlined back office operations for increased efficiency by implementing new organizational systems.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician. Sending Pathology for second opinion to John Hopkins and Decipher.
- Helped doctors with patient procedures such as BCG, Mitomycin, Gemcitabine, and Docetaxel Installation Bladder treatment catheter placement, irrigation and removal.
- Optimized appointment scheduling to reduce wait times and maximize physician availability.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate inventory levels of medical supplies through diligent tracking and cost-effective ordering practices.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Holevas
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Optimized appointment scheduling to reduce wait times and maximize physician availability.
- Streamlined back office operations for increased efficiency by implementing new organizational systems.
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
Externship
Dr. C. Tsimerekis (Endocrinologist)
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Prepared examination rooms for patients, maintaining a clean and organized environment for optimal care delivery.
- Facilitated insurance claim processing by accurately verifying coverage and submitting necessary documentation.
- Supported practice growth with timely follow-up calls to patients, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
- Improved communication between front and back office staff, enabling seamless coordination of patient care.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
Education
Medical Assistant - Terminology & Administrative - Clinical, Phlebolomy, Injection & Medical Billing
Huntington Beach Adult School
Huntington Beach, CA2012
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines1998
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records Management
- Case Management
- Patient Relations
- Medical Procedures
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Medical billing and coding
- Inventory and supply management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Biomedical Research Certificate (April 27, 2023)
- Good Clinical Practice Course Certificate (April 28, 2023)
- Conflicts of Interest Certificate (April 27, 2023)
- Medical Terminology and Administrative Medical Assistant Clinical
- Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy, Injection CPR/AED, Choking Management and First Aid.
Timeline
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr. Jill Byers
01.2021 - Current
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr.Jeffrey Yoshida, Dr. Robert Torrey,Dr.J Bassett
03.2014 - 12.2020
Back Office Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Holevas
04.2012 - 02.2014
Externship
Dr. C. Tsimerekis (Endocrinologist)
01.2012 - 04.2012
Medical Assistant - Terminology & Administrative - Clinical, Phlebolomy, Injection & Medical Billing
Huntington Beach Adult School
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Southwestern University
- Biomedical Research Certificate (April 27, 2023)
- Good Clinical Practice Course Certificate (April 28, 2023)
- Conflicts of Interest Certificate (April 27, 2023)
- Medical Terminology and Administrative Medical Assistant Clinical
- Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy, Injection CPR/AED, Choking Management and First Aid.
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