Experienced Dermatology Medical Assistant in administrative and clinical assisting capacities
Completed Certified Medical Assistant Program in high standing
Skilled in computerized scheduling, billing and insurance claim processing
Maintain a strong working knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 / CPT coding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DERMATOLOGY OFFICE, Town, US date to present

Medical Receptionist (date to present)

Oversee computerized front desk management and patient relations for a fast-paced general, thoracic, and vascular medical office specializing in breast surgery
Screen and prioritize a high volume of calls, manage medical records, and collect patient co-payments
Communicate laboratory test results and surgeon's instructions to patients, and obtain insurance authorization from major insurance carriers following extensive communication of patient histories

Claims Processor (date to date)

Approved a daily volume of more than 200 claims including Surgical, No Fault, Workers’ Compensation, and Medicare, exercising knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 / CPT codes
Acted as Professional Relations Representative, providing information concerning contract coverage for chiropractic, medical, and psychiatric claims
Prepared patients/rooms for examinations; acquired medical histories and explained treatment procedures

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Town, US
A.A.S. degree in Liberal Arts, Year

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word; data entry