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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Skills
  • EMR / EHR
  • Insurance claims
  • Medical office administration
  • Simple Dressings
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Using a centrifuge
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Lab equipment operation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Respiratory therapy functions
  • Patient Assessments
  • Phlebotomy
  • Compassionate
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Autoclaving glassware
  • Maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks
  • Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Payment collection
Work History
Medical Assistant07/2005 to 10/2011
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Performed venipuncture and administered vaccinations for patients.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Medical Assistant06/2004 to 06/2005
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Performed venipuncture and administered vaccinations for patients.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
Medical Assistant09/2002 to 06/2004
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and collected patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
  • Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician07/1999 to 09/2002
Company Name – City, State
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
  • Responded to all dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
  • Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters under Supervisor's guidance.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
  • Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Provided in-patient care for up to 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
Education
High School Diploma1992Albuquerque High School- City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Albuquerque High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 1992

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