Amber Tovar
Jacksonville,AL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated medical assistant with extensive experience, excelling in electronic health records and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective appointment scheduling and vital sign measurement. Committed to supporting healthcare teams and ensuring a seamless patient experience. Strong interpersonal communication with talent, effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. A team player who strives for team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Crawford Clinic
Anniston, Alabama
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored and applied the Family and Medical Leave Act, and submitted short-term disability documentation for all employees when needed.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Documented doctors' instructions during the patient visit in the chart.
Medical Assistant
Advance Dermatology
Oxford, AL
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Collected patient information and documented medical histories accurately.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-up visits.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill request
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Specialist Clinic
Gadsden, Alabama
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported laboratory tasks by collecting specimens for testing and analysis.
Medical Assistant
Cool Springs Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Brentwood, Tennessee
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and placed orders as necessary.
- Conducted insurance verification, precertification, and preauthorization functions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
- Opened and closed the clinic on a daily basis.
Medical Assistant
Mid-South Surgeons
Columbia, Tennessee
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments and follow-up appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
The Crawford Clinic
Anniston, Alabama
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Prepared patients for minor surgical procedures that will be performed in the office.
- Assisted a general surgeon in the operating room.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria High School
Alexandria, Alabama05-1999
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign measurement
- Patient history documentation
- Medical supply inventory
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Certified CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Crawford Clinic
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advance Dermatology
04.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Specialist Clinic
10.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Cool Springs Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
05.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Mid-South Surgeons
10.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant
The Crawford Clinic
04.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Alexandria High School
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