Amanda Hooper
Iowa Park,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Kell West Regional Hospital LLC
02.2014 - Current
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Practice Associates
05.2006 - 01.2014
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
American Commercial College
Wichita Falls, TXBasic College Courses -
Vernon College
Vernon, TXGED -
Iowa Park High School
Iowa Park, TX05.1996
Skills
- Advising Patents
- Medical Transcription
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical terminology
- Reliable team player
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Appointment Setting
- Medical billing and coding
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate caregiver
- Data Entry
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Kell West Regional Hospital LLC
02.2014 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Practice Associates
05.2006 - 01.2014
Certification - Medical Assisting
American Commercial College
Basic College Courses -
Vernon College
GED -
Iowa Park High School
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