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Maria Almonte

@mariaalmonte

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Bilingual medical office professional skilled in clinical support, billing, and patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a patient-focused clinical or administrative role where I can apply my phlebotomy, EMR (Epic) expertise, billing skills, and bilingual communication to improve workflows and patient outcomes.

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.

Phlebotomy PFT Epic Patient Registration Telehealth

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.

Office Management Onboarding Workflows Cash Management Budgeting Reporting Scheduling Regulatory Compliance

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.

Scheduling Insurance Verification Phlebotomy PFT Telehealth Patient Registration Clinical Supervision

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.

PAD Testing Phlebotomy Specimen Collection PFT Scheduling Insurance Verification Vital Signs

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.