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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Dependable Medical Records Specialist with 20-year track record of success in medical records management. Focused on delivering exceptional results through strong time management, communication and team work abilities.
Skills
Experience
Medical Assistant / Aveanna Healthcare - Temecula , CA09/2013 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Scheduled diagnostic exams by making arrangements, verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal.
- Managed MDI Achieve, EPIC, Med Tech use and training.
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.
- Maintained electronic medical records for all clients
- Set up patient charts and documented information in various company softwares.
- Provided respectful assistance to all parties, including patients, staff members and insurance company representatives.
- Managed the day-to-day functions of the office.
Medical Records Clerk and Central Supply / Aveanna Healthcare - Thornton , CO05/2009 - 02/2012
- Consolidated diverse medical records.
- Observed confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Put together charts for new admissions, assembled discharge charts.
- Requested medical records from other entities for continuity of care.
- Maintained supply of chart forms.
- Assembled/compiled files for record requests.
- Organized, ordered, stocked, rotated, received and tracked all nursing supplies and medical equipment.
- Researched and reported cost saving efforts/
Medical Assistant / Physicians Primary Care Of Southwest Florida - Lehigh Acres , FL01/2001 - 04/2003
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Assisted with minor office proceedures.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Medical Records Clerk / Des Peres Hospital - City , STATE01/1999 - 01/2001
- Maintained 100% compliance with all hospital and government regulations.
- Conceptualized and implemented new and more efficient filing system.
- Wrote reports, emails, memoranda, letters and releases.
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
- Set up patient charts and documented information in various company softwares.
- Kept department clean, organized and professional.
- Consolidated diverse medical records.
- Developed system for managing loose sheets.
- Observed confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Scanned incoming documentation.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
Education and Training
SWIC - City, State05/2008Certification As Medical Assistant - #2412336: Medical Assistance
Took extra courses in Therapeutic Communications and Psychology
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School Attended
- SWIC
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Records Clerk and Central Supply
- Medical Records Clerk
Degrees
- SWIC -
City,
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05/2008 Certification As Medical Assistant - #2412336 : Medical Assistance
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