Maria Almonte
@mariaalmonte
Bilingual medical office professional skilled in clinical support, billing, and patient care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated bilingual medical office professional with hands-on experience across fast-paced clinical settings, including urgent care and community health centers. I bring proficiency in phlebotomy, EKGs, PFTs, vaccinations, specimen collection, telehealth, and vital-signs assessment.
I have supported operational efficiency as a lead medical office assistant and assistant office manager by implementing workflows, onboarding and training staff, managing cash and deposits, scheduling, insurance verification, and using EMR systems such as Epic where I served as a superuser. I have experience with lab controls, diagnostic testing (BB, trichomonas, PAD screening), and patient communication in both English and Spanish.
I hold certifications in HIPAA, Medical Billing, BLS, Medical Assisting, and PADnet, and I pursue compliance with medical laws and best practices while focusing on patient-centered service and cost-saving administrative improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Office Assistant
Walmart Health
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Provided clinical and administrative support including phlebotomy, drug and BB/trichomonas testing, vaccinations, vitals, EKGs and PFTs, and reviewed patient histories; served as Epic superuser to streamline workflows and lab inventory controls.
Assistant Office Manager
Morris Heights Health Center
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Managed office operations, onboarding, staff training and workflow implementation; handled cash/deposits, budgeting and reporting, scheduled appointments, and ensured compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
Lead Medical Office Assistant
Morris Heights Medical Center
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Performed front-desk and clinical duties including scheduling, insurance verification, phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs/PFTs, lab testing, and telehealth follow-ups while mentoring staff and improving patient registration processes.
PADnet Technician
Essen Medical Associates PC
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Conducted PAD diagnostic testing and routine clinical support including specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, PFTs, vital signs, and front-desk scheduling and insurance verification to support providers.
Medical Office Assistant
Ritvij Medical Care PC
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Handled front-desk administration and clinical tasks including scheduling, registration, insurance verification, phlebotomy, immunizations, vitals, EKGs and PFTs to ensure smooth patient flow.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ASA College
Associate of Occupational Studies, Medical Assisting
Completed an Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting, focusing on clinical and administrative skills for medical office settings.
ASA College
Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Assisting
Completed Medical Office Assisting coursework and obtained Medical Billing and Coding certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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