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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

Patient scheduling
Proper sterilization techniques
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Patient-handling equipment
Stocking supplies
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Reliable transportation
Valid MA driver's license
Preparing specimens and samples
Sterile technique

Experience

Medical Assistant, Company NameCity, State

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 , Company NameCity, 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, Company NameCity, State

Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Experienced in frontand 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

Resume Overview

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

Medical Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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