Amber Hernandez
Bremerton,WA
Summary
- Dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant with 4 years of experience providing a variety of healthcare services and administrative tasks to support organizational objectives.
- Possess a genuine passion for providing exceptional patient care
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Olympic Internal Medicine Inc.
Bremerton, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Performed multiple job functions with a high level of proficiency, including but not limited to: Measuring and recording vital signs, ancillary testing such as INR checks, administering injections, suture removal, ear lavage, performing EKG's, and wound care
- Preparing prescription refills and obtaining any required prior authorizations
- Prioritize patient phone calls based on medical urgency
- Cross trained to cover both front and back office duties
- Timely and accurate documentation within patient's medical record
- Ordering back office supplies through manufacturer
- Office sample supply managing
- Keeping track of expired supplies, vaccinations, and medication
Certified Medical Assistant
CHI Franciscan Family Medicine Resident Clinic
Bremerton, WA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtain and record vital signs
- Manage prescription refills
- Administer injections to infants and adults
- Perform multiple clinical laboratory testing such as A1c, INR, Urinalysis, hCG testing
- Collecting rapid specimens such as COVID19 swabs, Flu, Strep, RSV
- Assist doctor with surgical procedures such as circumcision, IUD insertions, cyst removals
- Assist doctor with OBGYN procedures such as ultrasounds, stress tests, transvaginal ultrasounds, GBS swabs
Certified Medical Assistant
Highland Family Medicine (HMG)
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Administering Immunizations/vaccinations.
- Performing EKG’s.
- Measuring and recording vital signs.
- Refilling prescriptions under supervision
- Maintaining Cleanliness of Exam rooms.
- Recording patient’s medical history and chief complaints.
- Contributed to triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Administered rapid tests such as INR, Urinalysis, Rapid Step, to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging specimens for laboratory analyses.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Monitored medical supply to confirm sufficient stock.
- Usage of EHR system (Centricity)
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington Orthopedic Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Suture and Staple Removals.
- Wound care.
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fitting
- Obtaining vital signs
- Prepared rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Usage of EHR system (Greenway)
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Ken P. Lee
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Rooming and obtaining vital signs
- Performed EKG’s.
- Prepared rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Usage of EHR system (eClinicalworks)
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Charter College
Lacey09.2018
High School Diploma Graduated -
Montesano Jr. Sr. High School
Montesano06.2017
Skills
- Strong EHR and computer skills with 80 WPM
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Ability to multi-task in high stress environments
- Willingness to cross train and expand my skill set
- Dependable
- Cooperative
- Interdependent
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Olympic Internal Medicine Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
CHI Franciscan Family Medicine Resident Clinic
07.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Highland Family Medicine (HMG)
06.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington Orthopedic Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Ken P. Lee
02.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Charter College
High School Diploma Graduated -
Montesano Jr. Sr. High School