VANESSA NAVARRO

204 W. Kelso St. Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 703-2638 vnavarro869@yahoo.com

Objective:

To obtain a position with growth potential within an industry where I am able to utilize my previous experience and education.

Experience:

10/2010 to Present Venice Medical & Mental Health Services Medical Asst/Receptionist

Venice, Ca

Great patients admit and discharge patients, answer phones, verify insurance, responsible for all front office duties assist and help departments with their clerical work by filling, faxing and mailing all back office procedures such as vital signs, venipunture, EKGs, injections and maintain medical logs up to date as required by health plans.

05/2006 10/2007 Medical Assistant

Abdoulaye Diop, M.D.

Inglewood, Ca

Responsibilities include ordering of all back and front office supplies assist with cash deposits. help with initial interviews for new staff; assist with grievances from members and health plans by responding in writing and providing our policy and procedures. Also assisted to all contracted IPA meeting on a monthly basis for new updates. Additional duties included submitting and requesting authorizations through computerized system provided by IPAs. Finally all back office procedure such as vital signs, venipunture, EKGs, injections and maintain medical logs up to date as required by health plans.

06/1999 -5/2006 Supervisor

La Vida Medical Group

Lawndale, Ca

Responsible for three staff members by ensuring their punctuality, schedules and making sure theyre meeting all their responsibilities. Also assisted staff by scheduling patients, monthly insurance verification, requesting authorizations for all HMO members, collected payments for all insurance co-pays and cash members. Also assisted with all back office procedures such as vital signs, venipucture, EKSs and injections. Additional responsibilities include training new and intern staff with our policies and procedure.

07/1996-06/1999 Appointment Scheduler

Integrated Physician Services IPA

Culver City, Ca

Schedule, cancel, confirm and reschedule appointments. Approximately 2300 a week. Ensure that appointment and procedures are scheduled according to established policies and procedures. provided coverage for PBX operators when necessary, answered all calls in a timely, courteous, friendly and professional manner. Finally, assist and help other departments with clerical work by filling, faxing and mailing.

Professional Qualification and Expertise

Specialized training and experienced in ICD-, CPT coding and medical terminology Solid understanding for the manage health care process and insurance related functions such as pre-approval, billing and authorizations.

Education: Inglewood High School

Southern California Regional Occupation Center, Medical Assistant Certificate

References: Furnished Upon Request