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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
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
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Experience
March 2017 to Current
Missouri State UniversitySpringfield , MOMedical Assistant
- 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.
August 2014 to March 2017
Missouri State UniversitySpringfield , MOMedical Assistant
- 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.
July 2007 to July 2014
Missouri State UniversitySpringfield , MOMedical Assistant
- 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
June 1998
Griffin High School
City, State
High School Diploma
City, State
High School Diploma
April 2007
Everest Institute - Atlanta Downtown
City, State
Medical Assistant
City, State
Medical Assistant
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School Attended
- Griffin High School
- Everest Institute - Atlanta Downtown
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- Medical Assistant
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Medical Assistant
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