Open To Work
Amber Garlinger
Experiences Medical Assistant
Follansbee,WV
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Prime Care Washington county Jail
Washington, PA
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering medical care to inmates.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine health screenings and documented findings accurately.
- Taking vitals
- Medical intake upon arrival at the jail
- Preforming detox checks every four hours
House Technician
Florence Crittenton home for girls
Wheeling, West Virginia
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported training of new staff on operational procedures and house protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of workspaces to promote a positive environment.
- Assisted teenager girls in daily activities.
- Assisted in the help to show the girls how to properly care for their babies and young children
- Worked in the day care for when the teenager girls went to school.
- Assisted with time management skills
Medical Assistant
Pain and Spine Specialists
Washington, PA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on health management and treatment plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Trin
Steubenville, Ohio
06.2009 - 12.2017
- Conducted routine medical assessments and documented patient information accurately.
- Educated patients on health management and medication protocols effectively.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Collected co-pays and at the end of day calculations
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH 08.2007 - 05.2009
Buckeye Local High School
Rayland, OHSkills
- electronic health records
- medical documentation
- vital signs measurement
- health screening
- confidentiality compliance
- time management
- team collaboration
- staff training
- effective communication
- attention to detail
- Intake control
- Specimen labeling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital signs and examinations
- EKG set up and monitoring
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$17/hr - $30/hrTimeline
Medical Assistant
Prime Care Washington county Jail
09.2024 - 07.2025
House Technician
Florence Crittenton home for girls
08.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Pain and Spine Specialists
04.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Trin
06.2009 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Eastern Gateway Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009
Buckeye Local High School