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Taniesha A. Beckford

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Experienced professional seeking an environment that fosters innovation, hard work, and constant challenges. Capable of strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in medical billing and coding procedures, consistently delivering tasks in a timely manner. Commitment to excellence sets apart as the ideal candidate for this position. Extensive experience in medical office environments prepares for the responsibilities of this role. Demonstrated success in managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring efficient office operations. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adaptable to changing needs. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, electronic health records, and effective patient communication highly regarded for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Office Assistant

Whitman Walker Health
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.
  • Coordinated successfully with healthcare providers to ensure timely delivery of test results and prescription refills for patients.
  • Promoted excellent customer service experience through prompt responses to voicemails and emails, addressing patient inquiries or concerns.
  • Facilitated patient education by providing relevant health and procedure information.

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  • Facilitated prompt prescription refills for patients by communicating with pharmacies on behalf of physicians.
  • Expedited referrals to specialists by coordinating appointments, sharing pertinent medical history, and obtaining necessary authorizations from insurance providers.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for 4-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

Medical Assistant

Whitman Walker Health
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

Medical Assistant

Medix Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Registering patients
  • Mixing vaccines
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Maintain inventory of appropriate supplies
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Taking patient vitals before and after treatment
  • Monitoring patients as they undergo dialysis
  • Testing monitors and machine functions
  • Disinfecting dialysis supplies and sanitizing equipment
  • Responding appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies
  • Understanding patient physical and emotional concerns

Allergy Medical Assistant

Faculty Practice Plan Howard University / Integrity Business Solution Inc./ Addison Group
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Performed skin allergy testing
  • Mixing serum
  • Performed allergy injections
  • Triage
  • Allscripts
  • Administration
  • Taught self-injection to patients for treatments
  • Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Patient coordinator/ Tech

Visual Eyes
12.2016 - 07.2018
  • Teaching contact lens care and use
  • Authorizing insurance and billing
  • Pre-testing patients' visions
  • Maintained doctor/patients schedule
  • Performed visual field testing
  • Tonopen/ tonometry
  • Photography
  • Refractions

Medical Assistant / administrator

The Watkins Institute
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Billing and coding
  • Triaging patients
  • Phlebotomy
  • Treating patients
  • Packaging holistic supplements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2025

Associates - Medical Assistant

Career Technical Institute
Washington, DC
08.2019

Skills

  • EKG Monitoring Expertise
  • Patient Triage Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
  • Electronic Medical Records Management
  • Medisoft Proficiency
  • Patient Guidance
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Client Care
  • Effective Patient Follow-Up
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Accurate Vital Measurement
  • Clinical Terminology Expertise
  • Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Career Development Research
  • Space Organization
  • Safety Risk Management Skills
  • Injections
  • Conduct Allergy Skin Testing
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Allscripts Software Knowledge
  • Immunotherapy Serum Development
  • Competent in Payment Transaction Management
  • Daily Audit Review
  • Billing and coding

Professional References

  • MS. DAWN HARRISON, Medical Assistant Instructor, Career Technical Institute, 1101 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005, (202) 467-4223, dawn.harrison@careertechnical.edu
  • MR. TYRONE KENT, Security Instructor, Woodstock Job Corps Career Center, 10090 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD, 21163, (410) 696-9355, kent.tyrone@jobcorps.org
  • MS. REGINA IRBY, Medical Supervisor, Howard University Hospital, 2041 Georgia Ave, Washington, DC, 20059, (202) 497-4298, Rirby@howard.edu
  • DR. REGINALD BARNES, Ophthalmologist Doctor, 2112 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, (202) 331-1754

Timeline

Medical Office Assistant

Whitman Walker Health
10.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Whitman Walker Health
10.2021 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

Medix Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2020 - 01.2021

Allergy Medical Assistant

Faculty Practice Plan Howard University / Integrity Business Solution Inc./ Addison Group
07.2018 - 10.2020

Patient coordinator/ Tech

Visual Eyes
12.2016 - 07.2018

Medical Assistant / administrator

The Watkins Institute
04.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Phoenix

Associates - Medical Assistant

Career Technical Institute
Taniesha A. Beckford