Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy clinical setting. Enthusiastic Medical Assistant with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled in technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff. Clinical Support Associate professional experienced with extensive military working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Highly trustworthy, ethical, and discreet; committed to superior patient service. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. A detail-oriented, fast learner able to meet challenges arising from a highly demanding environment.
Licenses
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
Skill Highlights
Medical Assisting specialist
Strong medical ethic
Strong clinical judgment
Computerized charting specialist
Enthusiastic caregiver
Problem resolution ability
Patient/family focused
Practiced in sterilization techniques
Wound cleaning/care ability
Flow sheet charting skillfulness
Abides by infection control standards
CPR/BLS certified
Medical coding capability
Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
Qualified in specimen collection/processing
Professional Experience
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP March 2015 to May 2015203 Urgent Care of Orange - Orange, CT Orange , CT
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Promoted personal and co-worker safety. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Documented resident records on daily flow sheets. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients. Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine and fecal samples. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. The ability to interact with, support, and influence positively the behavior and activities of patients, physicians and staff/co-employees.
The ability to work independently and as a cooperative member of a team.
Excellent customer service by being sensitive to patients' needs and feelings.
Very detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
Maintain all logs and required checks (ie: refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, CO2, etc.).
Review all member charts prior to a physician appointment and create alerts/triggers to highlight Star opportunities for the Provider.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
Vital signs, patient history taking Dress the patient's procedural sites and assist in the placement of compressive ace bandages and/or compressive stockings following physician orders Utilize appropriate customer service skills during interactions with patients, physician's visitors, staff, and other personnel.
Flexibility and adaptability as it relates to schedules, responsibilities and priorities.
The ability to interact with, support, and influence positively the behavior and activities of patients, physicians and staff/co-employees.
Excellent clinical skills with a strong work ethic.
Dress the patient's procedural sites and assist in the placement of compressive ace bandages and/or compressive stockings following physician orders.
Education and Training
High school diplomaLincoln Technical Institute - Shelton, CT.
Diploma
Butler Business, School, Bridgeport, CT certificate Medical Secretary and introduction to computers and Microsoft Office. U.S. Military Business Management Administration certificate, U.S. Military Training: Hospital Corpsmen Training/Yeomen: Perform administrative and clerical duties : General StudiesHousatonic Community CollegeGeneral Studies while earning 100% of educational and personal experience. Sept 2015-present.
Professional Affiliations
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program, American Heart Association.
Interests
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
Protected veterans subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA),
Skills
administrative, Business Management, charts, clerical, Excellent customer service, customer service skills, detail-oriented, ie, Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, personnel, Vital signs
Additional Information
EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
Protected veterans subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA),
High school diploma Diploma Butler Business, School, Bridgeport, CT certificate Medical Secretary and introduction to computers and Microsoft Office. U.S. Military Business Management Administration certificate, U.S. Military Training: Hospital Corpsmen Training/Yeomen: Perform administrative and clerical duties : General Studies
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