Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant with 20 years experience skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Experienced with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, excellent people skills, and 20 years of knowledge in medical assisting. Motivated to learn, grow and continue to excel in the medical field.
Skills
CPR
EMR / EHR
Phlebotomy
Medical transcription
Medical office administration
Excellent patient care
Work History
Medical Assistant, 09/2012 - Current Artesia General Hospital – Carlsbad, NM,
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to physician.
Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
Welcomed patients and inquired about well being since last treatment.
Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Arranged surgeries with surgical center or hospital, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms, placing all surgery/procedure orders
Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Provided training
Home Health Care Medical Assistant, 03/2000 - 09/2012 Bluegreen Resorts – Little Rock, AR,
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, pulse, and weight.
Assisted patient with all daily living activities
Organized all patient medications and made sure patient took all daily medications on time
Organized and managed all daily appointments, activities, and drove patient to all appointments
Gave daily report to patients physician
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Kept all areas sanitized and clean
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
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