Resourceful Medical Assistant with 14 years experience in clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. 3 years experience in x-ray and I.V. administration. I am hard working, reliable, organized, proactive and team-oriented.
Skills
Advanced anatomy knowledge
Professional bedside manner
Inventory and supply management
Patient toileting
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
HIPAA compliance
Charting expertise
Understands medical procedures
Wound care and irrigation
Proper sterilization techniques
Phlebotomy
Crutch fitting
IV discontinuation
STD counseling
Understands mobility assistance needs
Human anatomy and physiology
Vital sign monitors
Pipetting
Preparing specimens and samples
First aid
Restocking lab supplies
Lab equipment setup
EKG set up and monitoring
General housekeeping ability
Reliable transportation
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Team management and supervision
Medical terminology
Advanced radiology knowledge
Specimens collection and processing
Calm and level-headed under duress
Medical terminology knowledge
Stocking supplies
Sterile technique
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient scheduling
Communicating with patient families
Data entry
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Experience
03/2017 to Current
Medical AssistantMissouri State University – Springfield, MO,
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
Administered rapid tests such as COVID, MONO, Strep and Influenza to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 50 + patients per day.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
08/2014 to 03/2017
Medical AssistantMissouri State University – Springfield, MO,
Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
Reviewed treatment sheets for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
07/2007 to 07/2014
Medical AssistantMissouri State University – Springfield, MO,
Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
Reviewed treatment sheets for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
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.
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1998
High School Diploma: Griffin High School - Griffin, GA GPA:
Expected in 04/2007
Medical Assistant: Everest Institute - Atlanta Downtown - Atlanta, GA GPA:
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