Anissa Barnes

Dedicated Medical Assistant with over 9 years of experience in Clinical Operations and high-volume patient care.

Certified Medical

Assistant (CMA) expert in Electronic Medical Records management, HIPAA compliance, and CPR procedures. Proven track record in optimizing patient flow and assisting in specialty clinical settings including Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Medical Assistant Instructor at The College of HealthCare Professions (2022-12 – 2026-03)

• Developed comprehensive training programs for clinical staff to enhance skills in DME fitting, bracing, and Orthopaedics-specific clinical procedures.
• Ensured 100% compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and accreditation standards across all clinical program activities and classroom environments.
• Coordinated strategic plans for clinical programs to ensure alignment with National Certification requirements and organizational goals.
• Oversaw daily operations including resource allocation for clinical labs and supervised staff to maintain a high standard of clinical instruction.

Lead Medical Assistant at Patriot Heart and Vascular (2022-01 – 2023-01)

• Supervised clinical staff and managed patient flow, ensuring efficient rooming, EKG performance, and vital sign documentation.
• Scheduled outpatient cardiac procedures and obtained prior authorizations while maintaining accurate documentation in Electronic Medical Records.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate necessary documentation and clinical information for high-acuity patient care.
• Managed a high volume of incoming patient inquiries and pre-authorizations, maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Certified Medical Assistant at FastMed Urgent Care (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Assisted physicians in providing urgent care services, including suture removal, wound care, and medication administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepared patient charts and documented histories accurately to support efficient patient flow and physician workflow.
• Performed clinical tasks including venipuncture, UA collections, and emergency triage while maintaining CPR readiness.
• Educated patients on post-treatment care and medication instructions to improve patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.

Revenue Cycle Specialist at Inpatient Progressive HealthCare (2018-12 – 2021-01)

• Performed CPT and ICD-10 benefits verification to ensure accurate billing for clinical encounters and surgical procedures.
• Coordinated with insurance companies to follow up on outstanding AR balances and resolve denied claims.
• Audited patient accounts for coding accuracy to optimize revenue cycle efficiency and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Generated monthly invoices and reports for hospital encounters, contributing to streamlined financial operations.

Lead Medical Assistant at HILLCROFT MEDICAL CLINIC (2015-08 – 2018-08)

• Assisted physicians in physical examinations and scheduled specialty procedures to maximize clinic productivity.
• Documented and obtained prior authorizations for prescriptions and advanced imaging including MRIs and CT scans.
• Prepared patients for treatment by administering injections, triaging symptoms, and accurately charting vital signs.
• Acted as a liaison between the medical clinic, hospitals, and pharmacies to coordinate patient care and refill requests.

Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration – The College of Health Care Professions (2023-06 – 2024-03)

Technical school in NRCMA – Texas Health School (2016-01)

High school diploma or GED – Excel NISD (2004-06 – 2004-06)