Medical Assistant
Women's Health
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
