Medical Assistant Resume Example Plastic Surgery Of New York

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic medical assistant offering 18 years in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented ability to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Able to lift [Number] pounds
Advanced anatomy knowledge
Medical billing
Documentation procedures expert
Inventory and supply management
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
HIPAA compliance
Patient skin and nail care
Understands medical procedures
Proper sterilization techniques
Vital sign monitors
Data entry
Patient-handling equipment
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Medical terminology knowledge

EKG set up and monitoring
Quick problem solver
Preparing specimens and samples
Phlebotomy
Sterile technique
Fluent in Spanish
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Stocking supplies
Patient scheduling
Lab equipment setup
Specimens collection and processing
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Customer Service
Pulse volume recorder
Respiratory equipment training

Experience

Plastic Surgery of New York | Great Neck, NYMedical Assistant01/2019 - 06/2020

Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Furnished supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures.
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements to determine factual accuracy.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

Light E Associates | New Hyde Park, NYEndoscopy Technician01/2012 - 12/2018

Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
Run diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
Provide assistance to physicians in performing double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasounds, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), esophageal dilations, foreign body removals, and other endoscopic procedures.
Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
Supported three physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes.
Prepared equipment, educational materials, and pharmaceutical supplies to expedite patient discharge processes.
Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications.
Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain stock within desired levels and meet expected patient loads.
Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

All Island Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center | Garden City, NYMedical Assistant01/2008 - 01/2012

Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements to determine factual accuracy.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
Furnished supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
Selected equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
Assisted with technical treatments and entered information within patient records and charts.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Sterilized medical instruments to streamline procedural use.
Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.

Education and Training

Hunter Business School | Levittown, NYCertified Medical Assistant Program01/2000

Valley Stream Central High School | Valley Stream, NYGED Diploma06/1998

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Plastic Surgery of New York
Light E Associates
All Island Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center

School Attended

Hunter Business School
Valley Stream Central High School

Job Titles Held:

Medical Assistant
Endoscopy Technician

Degrees

Certified Medical Assistant Program
GED Diploma

Medical Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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