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KEONA Allen

Baltimore

Summary

Dedicated medical assistant adept at managing patient scheduling and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to facilitate effective communication between patients and healthcare teams, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Chase Brexton Health Services
Baltimore
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams seamlessly.
  • Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness consistently.
  • Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
  • Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.

Claims Processor

MaryKraft Optum Health
01.2022 - 07.2024

* Keeping detailed records of claims.

* Comply with state regulations and policies

*Verify and obtain information

*Research claims

*Adjudicate Claims

*Process claims meeting quality and production goals

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medix Staffing Agency at Lifebridge Neuro Psychology
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Check patients in for appointments, verify insurance and update current information
  • Act as liaison between patient and physician by filtering phone calls and patient needs
  • Schedule patient appointments, make reminder appointment calls
  • Responding to patients/customer inquiries
  • Working with other team members to ensure the best customer/patient satisfaction
  • Ability to interface with a culturally diverse population
  • Display exceptional oral and written communication skills

Medical Assistant

Aerotek Staffing Agency at Medstar Cardio & Family Practice
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Triage patients and complete pre exam assessment including vitals
  • Apply Holter monitors and Zio patches for cardiac monitoring
  • Perform electrocardiogram and patient education

Medical Assistant

Clinical Associates
11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Triage patients, take vital signs, and assist in comprehensive patient care to enhance patient experience
  • Schedule patient appointments, fill prescriptions and create referrals to out of network providers
  • Maintain medical supplies inventory and conduct maintenance checks on medical equipment to ensure operational readiness
  • Cross-trained in call center, answered calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel for timely patient support

Specimen Collector

Aegis Labs
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Ensured integrity of collection process through accurate patient identification
  • Secured patients' insurance information for efficient specimen processing and billing
  • Followed CDC safety guidelines and regulations for effective specimen collection and handling

Specimen Collector

Drug Scan
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Collect and confirm accurate patient insurance information for billing purposes
  • Verify ICD 9 codes for specimen testing to reduce specimen rejection and billing errors
  • Adhere to CDC safety guidelines for proper specimen collection and handling

Medical Assistant

Total Health Care
06.2010 - 01.2015
  • Triage patients and complete pre exam assessment including vitals
  • Report abnormal findings to physician for further assessment
  • Record patient history verifying reason for visit

Medical Assistant

Peoples Community Health Center
01.2007 - 03.2009
  • Administered blood draws and injections for adult and pediatric patients, ensuring comfort and safety
  • Triage patients, take vital signs, and assist with all areas of patient care
  • Coordinated office visits to enhance patient satisfaction through efficient workflow

Education

Certification - CPR Instructor

On The Go Training Center
Baltimore, MD
04-2021

Medical Assistant Certification -

Tesst College
Baltimore, MD
10-2008

High School Diploma -

Lake Clifton High School
Baltimore, MD
05-2000

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen collection
  • Administering Injections
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • EPIC
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Training New Hirers
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication management
  • Athena
  • Vital signs assessment

Training

  • On the Go CPR, Certified CPR Instructor

References

Available Upon Request

Contact

443-653-5978, keonareed@yahoo.com, Baltimore, MD, 21229

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Chase Brexton Health Services
11.2024 - Current

Claims Processor

MaryKraft Optum Health
01.2022 - 07.2024

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medix Staffing Agency at Lifebridge Neuro Psychology
07.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Assistant

Aerotek Staffing Agency at Medstar Cardio & Family Practice
01.2021 - 07.2021

Medical Assistant

Clinical Associates
11.2018 - 07.2020

Specimen Collector

Aegis Labs
01.2018 - 10.2018

Specimen Collector

Drug Scan
01.2015 - 01.2018

Medical Assistant

Total Health Care
06.2010 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant

Peoples Community Health Center
01.2007 - 03.2009

Certification - CPR Instructor

On The Go Training Center

Medical Assistant Certification -

Tesst College

High School Diploma -

Lake Clifton High School
KEONA Allen