Certified Medical Assistant Resume Example

Administered rapid tests such as clinical urinalysis, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, influenza testing, to help clinical staff assess conditions.

• Recorded vital signs and medical history for each patient daily.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
• Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
• Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
• Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Interviewed patients to verify medications, medical history, family history, and reason for visit.
• Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
• Used Greenway and Meditech EMR software.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than [Number] patients per day.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
• Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.