Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 16 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
Rush University Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
Ambulated, turned and positioned patients
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues
Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction
Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions
Recruited, hired and educated staff on state and federal statutes on sleep service and independent diagnostic testing facility(IDTF) guidelines
Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Lead Medical Assistant
Anderson Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2017
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs
Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms
Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' likely needs, including immediate appointments or scheduled visits
Medical Assistant
Touro
02.2012 - 01.2015
Submitted patient statements and medical billing to insurance companies.
Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
Submitted insurance claims and updated patients' insurance information.
Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment.
Assessed calls and inquiries to prioritize services based on medical emergencies.
Posted payments and charges to patient accounts and participated in billing processes.
Registered new patients and updated existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information.
Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
Cross-trained in front-office procedures to back up reception staff.
Kept equipment operating by following operating instructions and troubleshooting any problems.
Emergency Room Technician
Palmetto Hospital
02.2008 - 12.2012
Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.