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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Empathic, effective and motivated Medical Assistant able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join medical team dedicated upholding highest standards of patient care.

Knowledgeable medical office professional with strong background in all environments, advanced skills and Medical Assistant Certification. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.

Well-trained with proven expertise in organizing efficient medical office environments and assisting with diagnostic efforts for patients. Collect specimens, conduct basic assessments and monitor vitals to help physicians diagnose and treat various ailments. Expert with EHR system and skilled at learning new processes to meet unique office requirements.

Highly-organized Medical Assistant with 20-years background supporting medical practices through exemplary skills. Deliver effective staff coordination and patient-flow management. Talented in technical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

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

Resourceful Medical Assistant with accredited training in clinical and laboratory procedures as well as 20 years honing medical administrative skills on-the-job.

Skills
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Able to lift and transfer patient's
  • Medical billing
  • Charting expertise
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Advanced anatomy knowledge
  • Patient tilting
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • Patient skin and nail care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient feeding
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Phlebotomy
  • Sterile technique
  • Vital sign monitors
  • Medical terminology
  • IDX appointment scheduling
  • Lab equipment setup
  • Communicating with patient families
  • Data entry
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Patient-handling equipment
  • Stocking supplies
  • Preparing specimens and samples
  • Graphing recordings on incubators and freezers
  • Patient scheduling
  • Using a scale
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Pipetting
  • First aid
  • EKG set up and monitoring
  • Specimens collection and processing
Experience
Hill Health Ctr | New Haven , CTMedical Assistant06/2010 - Current
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients.
  • Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.
  • Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keep office workflows running smoothly.
  • Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
  • Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
  • Answered appointment calls.
  • Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
  • Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Removed strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
  • Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assisted doctors in providing care to infants, children and adolescents.
  • Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
  • Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Improved patient care and daily task efficiency resulting in smoother operations.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Ordered and received disposable supplies and created SAP purchase orders.
  • Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
  • Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts.
  • Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
  • Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
  • Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Fairmount Santrol | Troup , TXLab Technician06/2007 - 06/2010
  • Disposed of bodily fluids and hazardous products according to strict protocols.
  • Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Employed methods to assure quality of collected samples and stored specimens in proper manner.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Monitored and tracked samples using labs while notifying supervisors and clients of any missing samples or database errors.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and notified me when items became low.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Tested fluids and tissue samples for the use of drugs or poisons.
  • Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting all urinalysis samples.
Chi Health | Port Orchard , WAOB Technician06/2001 - 02/2006
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Inventoried supplies, picked necessary materials and delivered accurate items to me and the doctor locations.
  • Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
  • Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments.
Hill Health Ctr | West Haven , CTMedical Assistant06/1995 - 06/2001
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  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
  • Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Evaluated and reported current equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
  • Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherOSHA to OSHA regulations.
  • Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medicalOSHAff and patients for unit specific procedures.
  • Answered appointment calls.
  • Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for each patient
  • Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
  • Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and [Action] to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
  • Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keeworkflow'sworkflows running smoothly.
  • Communicated with patients by phone and via writtenworkflow'sndence.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to case manager for resolution.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Contacted pharmacies to Troubleshootrefill patients' prescriptions.
  • Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
  • Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
  • Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
  • Improved patient care and daily task efficiency resulting in smoother operations.
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than [Number] patients per day.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
  • Produced ER, OR and portable x-rays.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
  • Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control.
  • Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
  • Administered rapid tests such as [Type] and [Type] to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
  • Completed basic physical assessments of each patients to provide optimal care.
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
  • Prepared equipment and positioned patients for cardiac catheterization and other invasive procedures.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Ordered and received disposable supplies and created SAP purchase orders.
  • Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal.
Education and Training
CHI Institute | CityCertified Medical Assistant in Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy06/1995
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma06/1995
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School Attended

  • CHI Institute
  • Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Lab Technician
  • OB Technician

Degrees

  • Certified Medical Assistant in Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
    High School Diploma

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