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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
To obtain a permanent position as a medical assistant where I can utilize my administrative and clinical skills in a role that provides challenges and opportunities within a capacity for growth.
Skills
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Experience
06/2017 - Current
Daiya Healthcare － Portland , ORMedical Assistant
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Communicated with medical transcriptionists regarding patient medical records.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- surgical assistant in procedures such as excisions, punch biopsies, PDT's, Instalift, profractional lasers, coolsculpting, botox, fillers and a rang of multiple other cosmetic procedures.
03/2015 - 06/2017
Daiya Healthcare － Bothell , WAMedical Assistant
- Worked in collaboration with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members.
- Performed a wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
- Acted as a liaison between physician and patient.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
11/2014 - 03/2015
Atlantic General Hospital － Berlin , MDMedical Office Assistant
- Communicated with patients via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductibles or co-pays.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Consistently informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
- Called in prescription refills for patients.
- Prepared patients' medical charts and ensured patient filled out paperwork accurately and in full.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments.
- Collected deductibles, balances and copay from patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
01/2011 - 01/2015
Bjc Healthcare － Chesterfield , MOLead Medical Assistant
- Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments.
- Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.
- Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
- Greeted visitors and established the purpose of visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedure.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
- Recruited, trained and managed volunteers.
Education and Training
Central Arizona CollegeCity, StateBachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Science
2007
Lamson CollegeCity, StateMedical Assistant
Certifications
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed in phlebotomy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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School Attended
- Central Arizona College
- Lamson College
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Lead Medical Assistant
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Science
Medical Assistant
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