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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Patient-focused Medical Assistant with more than 18 years of experience working in front and back office in busy medical office strongly served the needs of a diverse populations. Facilitated patient satisfaction with my exceptional people skills and problem solving. Able to anticipate patient needs and address concerns.Sound skills in in various appointment scheduling software.
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Work History
The Arc Of SteubenMedical Assistant | Hornell , NY | February 2020 - Current
- Sanitize, restock and organize exam rooms and medical equipment
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Make appointments in Mainframe/Health Connect, data entry and answer phones
- Set up and assist in procedures such as Colposcopies, Leeps, and Endometrial biopsies
- Assist in routine womens exams
- Collect histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
- Sanitize instruments
- Collect and prepare specimens for lab
- Assist physicians in follow-up of care through secure messaging
The Arc Of SteubenMedical Assistant | Wellsville , NY | September 2005 - October 2019
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse/doctor
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Attended required training, education and meetings
- Booked 19 patient appointments per 20 minutes
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web
- Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
The Arc Of SteubenMedical Assistant | Wayland , NY | March 2003 - August 2005
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Prepared patients for pap smears, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Prepared urine and stool lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Collected histories, vitals and current chief complaints via patient interviews
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
The Arc Of SteubenMedical Assistant | Bath , NY | September 2001 - September 2002
- Collected histories, vitals and current chief complaints via patient interviews
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into chart
- Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams
- Measured patient spirometry and pulse oximetry
- Administered vaccines and recorded in medical record and vaccination card
- Performed hearing tests, snellen test and ear lavages
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Prepared and assisted with pap smears, Colonoscopies and minor surgeries
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
- Processed referrals and submitted to appropriate department
Education
CertificateMedical AssistingBoston ReedCity, 2001
High School DiplomaEndeavor High SchoolCity, 2000
CertificateCalifornia Certifying Board For Medical AssistantsCity, June 2019
Certifications
- CPR/BLS certified 10/19-10/21
Safety Training Seminars/American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Assistant 6/19-6/24
California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants, INC.
- Qualified Bilingual Staff Certification(level1) 10/15 -present
Kaiser Permanente QBS Training Program/Alameda Health System
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School Attended
- Boston Reed
- Endeavor High School
- California Certifying Board For Medical Assistants
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
Degrees
- Certificate Medical Assisting
High School Diploma
Certificate
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