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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational Language abilities.
Skills
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Work History
Medical Assistant, 03/2018 to 03/2019
Banner Health – Chandler , AZ
Banner Health – Chandler , AZ
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Lab Assistant, 12/2010 to 02/2015
Ascension (System Office) – Signal Mountain , TN
Ascension (System Office) – Signal Mountain , TN
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- 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.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Medical Assistant, 11/2001 to 07/2010
Banner Health – Mesa , AZ
Banner Health – Mesa , AZ
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms.
- Identified test discrepancies.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, 07/1999
Florida Metropolitan University - City
Florida Metropolitan University - City
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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School Attended
- Florida Metropolitan University
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Lab Assistant
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science : Medical Assisting , 07/1999
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