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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Medical coding
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Advanced anatomy knowledge
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • OSHA compliance
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Patient skin and nail care
  • Patient feeding
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • Patient-handling equipment
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • First aid
  • Communicating with patient families
  • Restocking lab supplies
  • Valid Ky driver's license
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Vital sign monitors
  • Meal supervision
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Foley catheters
  • Reliable transportation
  • Sterile technique
  • Patient scheduling
  • Stocking supplies
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical terminology knowledge
Experience
Medical Assistant05/2015 to 05/2016St Marys urologyHuntington, WV
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Administered rapid tests such as [Type] and [Type] to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
  • Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Answered appointment calls.
  • Communicated with medical transcriptionists regarding patient medical records.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
  • Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for [Number] patients each [Timeframe].
Home Health Aide04/2010 to 05/2016Loved ones home healthHuntington, WV
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to [Job title] and documenting information in files.
  • Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
  • Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
  • Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
  • Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Recorded vitals and communicated with physicians to provide health updates.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology through continued education and seminars.
  • Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
  • Delivered activities that provided cognitive stimulation and entertainment.
Home Health Tech01/2008 to 09/2013Wayne community servicesHuntington, WV
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
  • Cooked
  • Cleaned
  • Took patients to appointments

Education and Training
High School Diploma05/2004Wayne High School Wayne, WV
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting12/2014Mountwest Community And Technical CollegeHuntington, WV
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St Marys urology
  • Loved ones home health
  • Wayne community services

School Attended

  • Wayne High School
  • Mountwest Community And Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Home Health Aide
  • Home Health Tech

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2004
    Associate of Applied Science : Medical Assisting 12/2014

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