Julie Aghakasiri
@julieaghakasiri
Experienced medical assistant with over 39 years in healthcare.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated medical assistant with over 39 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including clinics, doctor's offices, and hospitals. My extensive background has equipped me with a deep understanding of patient care, insurance authorization, and medical procedures. I am certified in CPR and proficient in using SRS software, Athenahealth Net, and Epic software, along with a solid grasp of CPT codes and ICD-9.
Currently, I work at Pontchartrain Bone & Joint Clinic, where I manage scheduling for MRIs, CT scans, and surgeries while ensuring proper insurance verification and authorization for workers' compensation cases. My previous roles have involved direct patient interaction, assisting with procedures, and maintaining inventory for medical supplies. I pride myself on my ability to provide compassionate care while efficiently handling administrative tasks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Assistant
Pontchartrain Bone & Joint Clinic
Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Responsible for scheduling MRI, CT scans, and aortograms, along with obtaining authorization for Worker's Comp and attorneys. Managed surgery authorizations for Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain procedures, verified insurance, and handled pre-op time calls from hospitals.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Crapanzano
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 (6 months)
Responsible for bringing patients into exam rooms, inputting information into the computer, and assisting with epidurals, knee injections, and aspirations. Managed the sterilization of instruments and maintained inventory for supplies in procedure rooms and the clinic floor.
Medical Assistant
Bone and Joint Clinic
Nov 2007 - May 2014 (6 years 6 months)
Responsible for bringing patients to exam rooms, taking vital signs, giving injections, changing wound dressings, and removing casts and sutures. Worked with spine, pain management, and orthopedic doctors, scheduling surgeries and making direct admits to hospitals.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Kappelman and Boos General Surgeons
Sep 2004 - Oct 2007 (3 years 1 month)
Responsible for putting patients into exam rooms, scheduling surgeries and referrals, and changing wound dressings and suture removal. Followed up on patients after surgery and made follow-up appointments.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Kenneth Gordon M.D. Internal Medicine
Aug 2002 - Aug 2004 (2 years)
Responsible for taking vital signs, performing pulmonary function tests, breathing treatments, and EKGs, and administering injections. Handled calls from hospitals and other physicians, admitted patients to the hospital as ordered, and called in prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Several other clinics and Dr. offices
Jan 1997 - Jan 2002 (5 years)
Gained diverse experience working in various clinics and doctor's offices, performing general medical assistant duties. Developed a broad skill set in patient care and administrative tasks.
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