Medical Assistant
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Dual Role- Lead Surgery Coordinator/Lead Medical AssistantExtensive knowledge of healthcare processes related to surgery, patient education, conducting pre/postoperative interviews, assist in risk management, data collection, ICD 9-10/CPT-4 knowledge,referrals/authorization, knowledge of COB/EOB, denials, appeals, surgery coordinating, schedulingphysician meetings, scheduling new patient appointments, conducting monthly staff meetings, extensivemedical terminology knowledge, research and analysis, maintaining patient/client/attorney relationships,accounts receivable, implementing new materials and education that improve that reduce errors andimprove accuracy. Developed a system of staff communication to ensure efficiency and proper implementation of treatmentplans and comprehensive care in neurosurgery, operating c-arm intra-op, general/neurosurgery triage,blood draws, lab assisting/processing specimens, administering injections, assisting with procedure,transcribe physician orders, radiology/lab callbacks, ortho glass casting (application and removal),dressing changes, removal of lumbar and cervical drains, removal of staples and sutures, splinting, spinaldrain removal, medical supply ordering, FMLA forms, and eye exams.