AMANDA TABER
Dexter,KY
Summary
To obtain a full time position in the medical field to show my proven skills as a medical assistant
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
FOUR RIVERS INTERNAL MEDICINE
PADUCAH, KY
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Administered patient care and assisted with medical procedures to enhance service quality.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient intake processes for efficient clinic operations.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care options to improve health outcomes.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving data retrieval efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing administrative burden for medical staff.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
COMMERCIAL BILLING
Marshall County Hospital
BENTON
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ELITE PAIN AND SPINE
Paducah, KY
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate and organized patient records in electronic health systems.
- Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff to enhance service delivery.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information for clinical assessments.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes to improve patient flow and access to care.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Institute of Western KY & Pain Management
Paducah, Kentucky
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Vital signs, updating patient charts, intakes and consults of patients information, phones in as well as e scribed patient medications to pharmacy, assisted in medical procedures, administered injections, prior authorization of medications and medical procedures, scheduling medical procedures and referrals, stocking of medical supplies, scheduling medical procedures and referrals, lab draws, specimen collection
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Medical Assistant
Pennyrile Area Development District
Hopkinsville, KY
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Patient Care, vital signs, irrigation of bowel and bladder, CPR, first aid, wound care, scheduling of appointments for yearly exams
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and optimize patient experiences.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through feedback analysis and process adjustments.
Phlebotomist
Marshall County Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Able to adapt to change quickly, work at a fast pace, team work, to be accustomed to early morning hours, performed inpatient and outpatient lab draws, use of center fuse, quality check equipment, processing of HCG, Strep, Flu A,B, CULTURES, urinalyses, able to perform lab draws in trauma situations ICU, ER acute care
Dr. Richard Smith’s Medical Assistant
Jackson Purchase Medical Associates
Paducah, KY
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Loading patients, medical terminology, administering injections, EKG’s, holter monitors, vital signs, update patients medication and all medical information, preform PFT’s, Diabetic foot exams, assisted patients in diabetic education, prior authorizations of both medication and medical procedures, assist physician in medical procedures, CPR, First Aid, maintenance quality check all medical equipment, stock
Tennessee Valley American Red Cross Blood Services
Nashville, TN
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Communication skills, difficulty phlebotomy sticks, long hours, extreme amount of team work, able to adapt to change quickly, OSHA training, perform quality checks on all medical equipment, stocking medical supplies
Education
Associates - Science, Nursing
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY05-2007
Basic High School Diploma - undefined
Marshall County High School
Benton, KY05-2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessments
- Medical procedures
- Insurance verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient flow management
- Sterilization techniques
- Adaptable
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
COMMERCIAL BILLING
Marshall County Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
FOUR RIVERS INTERNAL MEDICINE
08.2023 - 05.2026
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ELITE PAIN AND SPINE
08.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Institute of Western KY & Pain Management
08.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Pennyrile Area Development District
01.2018 - 02.2021
Phlebotomist
Marshall County Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
Dr. Richard Smith’s Medical Assistant
Jackson Purchase Medical Associates
10.2013 - 04.2015
Tennessee Valley American Red Cross Blood Services
01.2009 - 10.2011
Basic High School Diploma - undefined
Marshall County High School
Associates - Science, Nursing
West Kentucky Community and Technical College