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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Resourceful Medical Assistant with 17 years of experience in medical and administrative assistance. Strong background in accurately recording patient health information, taking vital signs, charting and all clerical responsibilities.
Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. I will bring strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
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Experience
08/2015 - 09/2017
Aveanna Healthcare － Tucson , AZMedical Assistant
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Completed basic physical assessments of patients to provide optimal care.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
- Installed and precisely calibrated biomedical equipment.
- Furnished necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted Physician in providing care to infants, children and adolescents.
- Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keep office workflows running smoothly.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Administered rapid tests such as Strep and Influenza to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
- Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
09/2009 - 09/2013
Aveanna Healthcare － Upper Darby , PAMedical Assistant
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Furnished necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 30 patients per day.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and prepared patient charts for appointment.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
08/2000 - 09/2009
Avera Health － Dell Rapids , SDMedical Assistant
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, and vitals to complete their physical.
- Certified in Drug and Alcohol testing
- Performed Hearing test
- Performed Vision Exams
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and prepared charts for the next day.
- Reviewed and mailed out various physicals to companies once completed
- Administered vaccines and other intramuscular injections
06/1997 - 08/2001
Avera Health － Estherville , IAMedical Assistant
Education and Training
05/1993
Wheeling Park High SchoolCityHigh School Diploma
05/1995
Belmont CollegeCity, StateAssociate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting
Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Testing
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School Attended
- Wheeling Park High School
- Belmont College
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science : Medical Assisting
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