Ericka DeRouen-Esquivel1810 Gilardy Dr

Concord, CA 94518925-497-4145                                                                 

ObjectiveTo obtain a position in an environment that will provide the opportunity to apply my skills towards professional growth andadvancement.

Qualification HighlightsSelf Starter, Organized, Priority Driven, Detail Oriented, Effective Communicator and Analyst, Bilingual -Spanish

Bay Area Surgical SpecialistsSurgery Scheduler / Medical Assistant 08/12- Present- Supported two trauma surgeons and an orthopedic surgeon for both back office an surgery scheduling.- Obtained authorizations, any medical clearances or studies required prior to surgery. Scheduled at various hospitals and surgerycenters.- Managed patient care, provided rx refills, liason to surgeon's for critical concerns after surgery.- Roomed patients, took vitals, removed staples, stiches, assisted surgeon's in minor procedures.

Muir Orthopaedic Specialists 09/10-8/12Surgery Scheduler

- Schedule surgeries for several doctors at various facilities in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Ensure that all pertinentspecial equipment is ordered for each case, including DME and grafts. Create documents for physicians including legal consent forms.- Obtain authorizations, medical clearances, code- CPT and ICD-9, obtain all required testing for upcoming surgery.- Maintaining communication with patients and Dr’s. Perform various administrative duties, and maintain schedule for physicians,review all documentation for accuracy and completeness.- System used Next Gen.- High knowledge of all PPO, HMO and WC insurance.

Dr. Kimberley Filmore OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 01/10- 06/10Diablo Valley Women OB/GYN and Diablo Valley Laser and Aesthetic CenterAuthorizations and Project Manager / Aesthetic Center Manager

· Authorizations and Project Manager- Scheduled surgeries, sent out Authorizations for all in office procedures and devices to various Health InsuranceCarriers HMO's and PPO's.

- Relayed coverage and responsibility percentage along with co-pay information to patient.- Acted as interpreter for all Spanish speaking patients undergoing any surgical procedures.- Created spreadsheets and documents for all required office documentation and various outside research projects forDoctor.

- Adminidtrative assistant to MD and Office manager.Assisted with answering phones, triaging, refilling Rx, updating patientinformation, and filling in for front office using EMR system, Next Gen.  · Aesthetic Center Manager

- Managed Doctor's Laser and Aesthetic center which consisted of two registered nurses and an Esthetician.- In charge of ordering and keeping inventory of products and all supplies, and establishing standards of operation.- Answered telephones and created marketing tools to increase sales volume.- Increased revenue by over 60% in 3 months.

 Dr. Babak Edraki GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGYST 1/08- 1/10Surgery Scheduler/Front Office/ MA (cover) · Surgery Scheduler/Front Office    - Scheduled and coded on average 12-15 surgeries a week. CPT and ICD9 knowledge.    - Obtained all authorizations for surgeries and office visits.     - Completed and mailed all disability forms.    - Scheduled all patient visits and answered all incoming calls.    - All new patient referrals and prepared charts.    - Went over surgical consent and packet with patients. · MA cover

  - Set up and assisted in all procedures including but not limited to: Para Synthesis, Pap Smears, Colpo,  Port removal, Voiding trial/ Catheter removal, Cystoscopy, various biopsies, partial vulvectomies   removed staples, took patient vitals, recorded patient history in file.

- Spanish interpreter for Spanish speaking patients.

Dr. Louis Klein OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 10/07-7/09Medical Assistant / Front Office Cover · Medical assistant   Set up and assisted Physician with all procedures including but not limited to: Leep procedure; performed in office     Colpo's, Annuals, all ob ultrasounds and check ups, TAB/SAB, sent out all labs, reviewed and distributed pathology

reports as required by MD.· Front Office

Covered telephones, prescription refills, scheduled appt and prepared files for following day. Scheduled surgeries and in officeprocedures.