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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled in technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.
Skills
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Experience
Medical Assistant, Dialysis ClinicGrand Junction , CO
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to ensure patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
- Assisted with medical procedures such as punch biopsies, ENFD biopsies, skin biopsies, matrixectomies, comprehensive diabetic foot examinations, ulcer debridment, compression wraps, incision and drainage, foot and ankle X-Rays, assisted in ultrasounds of foot and ankles and custom casting for ankle foot orthosis
- Plan, administer and record progress of prescribed course of treatment of the foot and related structures
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures and positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures
- Educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Dispensed custom othotics and AFO's to patient with written and verbal instructions
- Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to case manager for resolution
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Carefully prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations
Emerson Hospital , Mark Epstein M.D.City , STATE
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services in busy [Type] office with [Number] providers.
- Maximized office efficiency by answering more than [Number] incoming calls per day to provide office information and transfer calls to desired personal.
- Secured, organized and updated [Type] and [Type] financial documentation.
- Handled Medical Front Desk in computerized and manual scheduling, billing and health/records supervision, including main carriers and Medicaid
- Updated patient financial information to ensure accuracy.
- Compiled physical and digital paperwork to meet business and patient needs, including charts, reports and correspondence.
- Interviewed patients to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Addressed, documented, and responded to incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
- Managed all administrative needs of GI medical practice.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
- Called patients to schedule procedures and appointments, consistently double-checking information and availability.
- Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses.
- Answered numerous phone calls daily to schedule appointments and address patient inquiries.
Medical Assistant/Medical Technician/Medical Administrative Assistant, K.Mathew M.D.City , STATE
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Used software to process patient payments and update accounts
- Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keep office workflows running smoothly.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for each patients visit and chief complaint
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
- Tested and repaired medical testing equipment
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Completed basic physical assessments of all patients to provide optimal care
- Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
- Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment
- Removed strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, Stress Tests, Stress Echocardiograms and Peripheral Arterial Disease testing and pulmonary function tests. also placed Holter Monitors 24 hours and 48 hours and Event monitors on patient and had given them written and verbal instructions so all questions were answered to patients satisfaction
Education and Training
Certified Medical Assistant And Medical AdministraMedical Assistant And Medical Administrative, Aquinas College, City
High School DiplomaSt. Patrick's High School, City
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School Attended
- Aquinas College
- St. Patrick's High School
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Emerson Hospital
- Medical Assistant/Medical Technician/Medical Administrative Assistant
Degrees
- Certified Medical Assistant And Medical Administra
High School Diploma
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