Tara Cook
Elk Grove
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience in managing clinical environments and fostering strong client relationships. Delivered high-quality patient care through effective collaboration and strategic planning. Committed to personal and professional growth, aiming to contribute positively to team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CMA Medical Assistant II Float IM & FM
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Fremont
01.2020 - Current
- Managed Epic inbox and Mist workflows, enhancing patient communication and response times.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Epic and EHR systems during patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care, facilitating continuity of patient care.
- Documented medication administration in EMR, ensuring accuracy and preventing duplication of dosages.
- Achieved certifications in CPR and CCBMA for patient safety.
- Performed EKG procedures for adult and pediatric patients accurately.
- Conducted strep, flu, and Lucira testing to assist in diagnosis.
- Primary Care float Trained in all Primary Departments including Urgent Care and PUCC
Medical assistant/Pacemaker Tech
California Cardiovascular Consultants
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries by preparing the operating room and sterilizing instruments to ensure a safe and effective procedure.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation, supporting timely and accurate test results.
- Liaised with patients to address inquiries, appointment requests, and billing questions, enhancing patient satisfaction and communication.
Medical Assistant
Silicon Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Rooming patients,Vitals,Insurance Verifications and Prior authorizations for follow up and procedures in hospital, scheduling procedure's and cardiac testing in hospitals
- Roomed patients by taking vital signs and administering injections in a clinical setting.
- Assisted doctor with physical examinations and management of vaccine records to ensure accurate patient immunization histories.
- Insurance Verification and Eligibility
- Collected patient co-pays and explained deductible requirements..knowledge of EMR/EHR/INTERGY, for Cardiologist /Heart Surgeon
- Assisting with Pacemaker checks, echocardiogram,stress test and all cardiac testing
- Rooming patients,Vitals,Insurance Verifications and Prior authorizations for follow up and procedures in hospital, scheduling procedure's and cardiac testing in hospitals
- Processed patient referrals to specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
Education
CMA - Medical Assisting
Unitek College
Fremont, United States, CASkills
- EMR, EHR, Intergy
- Epic charting
- Electronic health records
- Insurance Authorizations and Eligibility ,Co pays
- Insurance deductibles
- Cardiac monitoring
- Specimen handling
- Front office administration
- Multitasking, organization
- Team collaboration
- Communication effectiveness
- Knowledge of
Timeline
CMA Medical Assistant II Float IM & FM
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
01.2020 - Current
Medical assistant/Pacemaker Tech
California Cardiovascular Consultants
08.2016 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Silicon Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2016
CMA - Medical Assisting
Unitek College