Yaritza P.

Experience

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  Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2007

  Medical Assistant

  I obtained vital signs and a full medical history, assisted in setting up for procedures, stocked rooms, confirmed patient appointments, daily use of electronic medical records and an autoclave machine to sterilize instruments.

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  Habit Opco

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2008

  Clinical Assistant

  I was responsible for scheduling annual physical exams, administered tuberculin tests, assisted in rooming patients, maintained medical records and provided administrative support to the nurses in the dispensary area

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  New England Allergy Asthma and Immunology

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Health Information Technology Student

  Internship program where I was able to apply my Health Information Technology skills and Medical Coding skills. I learned how to scan medical records into the patients electronic chart, release of information, medical coding, new patient registration including obtaining insurance information, and account receivable. Upon completion of the program I was given the opportunity to work at this company for three months as a Medical Coder. A High paced multi professional practice that provides patient care in Allergy and Immunology, Asthma and Endocrinology. Show less

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  Lowell General Hospital

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2024

  Perform medical administration duties like answering phones, schedule appointments, checkpatients in and out, collect payments, insurance verifications, prior authorizations for medications, radiological exams, and medical day procedures and referrals. Assist multiple providers with obtaining vital signs and orthostatic levels, rooming patients and setting up for procedures, chaperone when needed, administer vaccines, electrocardiograms, check glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C levels, rapid strep swabs, collect urine cultures, assist in providing nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, staple removals and the use of electronic medical records. Other duties include stocking rooms, triaging phones calls, and educating and reviewing laboratory results with patients when appropriate. Show less

  • Lead Medical Assistant / Medical Receptionist

    Mar 2008 - Sept 2024

  • Unit Coordinator

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2019
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  Helios Behavioral Health

  Oct 2024 - now

  Behavioral Health Care Manager

  Act as the primary point of contact between the patient and a broader care team. Facilitate and review Behavioral Health Screenings to understand the patient's behavioral health needs. Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, the importance of adherence to the care plan, and leverage personal strengths and support systems in service of their health goals. Track patient progress using validated tools and participate in regular case review meetings with the collaborative care team to discuss patient progress and make necessary adjustments to their care plan. Show less