Medical Assistant resume example

• Back office duties for the Outpatient Cardiac and Vascular Unit

• Set up and assisted with minor surgical procedures (Sclerotherapy, Venus Closure, and Vena Seal), set up, and maintained a sterile field during minor procedures

• Performed ABI (ankle brachial index) testing, successfully placed 24-hour Holter monitors and instructed patients on use, fitted patients for compression stockings, wound care and suture or staple removal post pacemaker insertions

• Preparation of patient's chart for upcoming appointments (making sure all labs and tests are completed and correctly abstracted, any hospital records were obtained prior to appointment)

• Refilled medications per office and physician policies

• Proficient in Nextgen EMR

• Answered incoming patient phones calls, and assisted patients with concerns and questions or forward documentation on to physicians for follow up.

Maintained a strict filing system for all incoming specialty referrals

• Front and back office duties for 7 different clinics including specialists offices

• Accurately obtained patient vital signs (blood pressure, weight, height, O2 saturation, respirations, pulse, and temperature)

• Documentation of accurate information in the patients’ medical record

• Extraction of physical medical charts and inputted into electronic healthcare record

• Proficient in AllScripts, and Practice Management

• Training of new employees, and physicians on all computer systems and office policies and procedures

• Administered injections, and vaccinations, as well as obtained successful blood draws per physicians request

• Performed EKG, ear lavages, urine specimen dips, rapid strep testing, Hemmocult testing, and pregnancy testing

• Obtained prior authorizations for radiology, procedures, and medications from patients insurance companies

• Assisted physicians with suture removals, and bandaging of wounds

• Made sure rooms were prepped for physicians (PAP Smear, Cortisone injections, D&C’s, and wound care)

• Provided patients with information on referring physicians as well as confirmed patients understood physicians order for care

• Scanned and sorted patients medical records into the electronic healthcare system

• Obtained medical record requests, and provided medical records to other facilities upon request

• Utilized proper sterilization techniques for all medical equipment

• Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
• Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.

• Worked closely with family and other caregivers to make sure their plan of care was being correctly followed

• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.