medical assistant resume example with 15+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Summary
Attentive and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with 19 years experience. I seek employment with a company where my experience and performance will benefit the patients as well as providers.
Skills
Take and monitor vital signs
Record, manage and update patient information
Proficient at Electronic Health Records
Perform Venipuncture and Injections
Prep Patients for exams and procedures
Administer Throat Cultures and Urinalysis
Spirometry
Cleaning and Sanitizing tools and equipment daily
Professional bedside manner
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Stocking supplies
Preparing specimens and samples
Calm and level-headed under duress
Willingness to learn new processes and procedures
Education and Training
Apollo Career CenterSpokane, WA, Expected in 10/2001 ā ā:Medical Assistant - GPA:
Post Falls High SchoolPost Falls, IDExpected in 06/1996 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley - Medical Assistant New Windsor, NY, 10/2001 - 04/2004
Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
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.
Collected forms. and copied insurance cards to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley - Medical Assistant Pomona, NY, 01/2004 - 10/2013
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
Performed diagnostic tests including spirometry and electrocardiograms.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley - Medical Assistant Stony Point, NY, 10/2013 - 03/2017
Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
All aspects of patient care, including proficiency in taking patients medical history and vital signs as well as performing venipuncture, injections and diagnostic procedures
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
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