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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant/CNA with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant/CNA with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Work History
Mercy Medical Center - Medical AssistantCanton, OH09/2020 - 10/2020
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Tuscarawas County Health Department - Lab Technician/Medical AssistantDover, OH09/2020 - 10/2020
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using Allscripts.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
  • Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
  • Conducted urine dips, pregnancy and HbgA1'c tests regularly.
  • Drug testing for vivitrol and reported the results to management.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests and administered injections.
  • Assisted with referrals, Billing and Coding paperwork, referrals, and verifying insurance information.
  • Worked on the nurse in box, returned patient phone calls about questions, concerns, test results.
  • Worked in the EHR to send messages to providers, any concerns the patient may have and questions.
  • Regular use of the UltraClave Sterilizer, scrubbing instruments and packaging for sterilization.
  • Document in proper books of PAP/STD testing, recording results in the books and in the EHR system.
  • Switchboard, schedule appointments, take payments for services, getting mail ready for pickup from postmaster.
  • Performed vision and hearing testing.
  • Medical Terminology
Park Village Health Care Center - Personal AttendantDover, OH04/2019 - 08/2019
  • Prepared meals in alignment with dietary restrictions and patient wellness measures.
  • Cared for patients with varying degrees of disabilities or developmental challenges.
  • Offered encouragement and positive reinforcement in times of need.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Sprenger Health Care Of Massillon - State Tested Nursing AssistantMassillon, OH02/2011 - 08/2014
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing, bathing, transferring, toileting.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Helping patient with range of motion, turning patient every two hours and making sure patient is straight and comfortable.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Nurse or supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
  • Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
  • Enjoy seeing patients reach little goals in their daily lives to keep their independency as long as possible.
Skills
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medical office administration
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Compassionate
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Medical Records Management
  • Electronic health records
  • Therapeutic procedures
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient oral care
  • 65wpm
  • Powerpoint
  • Forensic Science Instructor
  • Arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services
  • Insurance claims
  • Simple Dressings
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient Assessments
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Payment collection
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ambulating and repositioning patients
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Emergency procedures understanding
  • Hospice Care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • CPR
  • Pediatrics
  • Microsoft Word Processing
  • Excel
  • Updating and filing patients EHR
Education
10/2019Ross CollegeCanton, OHAssociate of Science: Certified Medical Assistant
05/2009Carnegie Institute of Integrative Medicine Mogadore, OHAssociate of Science: Forensic Science Criminal Justice
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mercy Medical Center
  • Tuscarawas County Health Department
  • Park Village Health Care Center
  • Sprenger Health Care Of Massillon

School Attended

  • Ross College
  • Carnegie Institute of Integrative Medicine

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Lab Technician/Medical Assistant
  • Personal Attendant
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Certified Medical Assistant
    Associate of Science : Forensic Science Criminal Justice

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