To secure a challenging position as an experienced Medical Assistant. Looking to obtain a career that utilizes my skill-set and provides an opportunity for growth within the health care field. Excellent time management and problem solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Psychiatry
Bayless Integrated Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
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.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Give patient information regarding drug treatments/facilities for detox.
Provided crisis intervention/resources
Referred patients to outpatient services as well as in patient services.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Pleasant Pediatrics
01.2019 - 01.2020
Plots growth grids in pediatrics
Measure and records vital signs, growth parameters, and specimen collection
Administer and record all injections and/or immunizations
Manage telephone messages and schedule/ confirm appointments
Checks immunizations and supplies for expired items
Restock sterilization area and other shared areas
Keep exam rooms/procedure rooms stocked/set up according to departmental guidelines
Maintains, cleans and calibrates medical equipment to meet quality assurance and infection control guidelines
Manages EHR tasks for their assigned care team daily
This includes Labs/DIs, TEs, Documents, actions and consult pending
Completes chart prep for assigned provider daily
Utilize and/or schedule interpreter services as needed by the patient.
Direct Caregiver
All Valley Home Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
Knowledge of planning processes, providing of personal care, and cleaning/ basic housekeeping
Preparation of meals and planed activities designated to meet specific needs of individual/members; Skilled in participating in and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISP); accelerated computer skills
The ability to display compassion with respect to others; data collection designated to meet the specific needs of members, including medication administration; application of basic physical, occupational, and speech therapy techniques; basic member rights and behavior support techniques.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Rise Services
01.2003 - 01.2013
Observing residents, reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse, take care of a resident's personal hygiene
Setting up of meal trays and documenting food/fluid intake
Feed residents & serve nutritional supplements
Make beds & keep the residents' space clean and tidy
Transport residents within the facility;turning and positioning residents
Providing care according to the patients plan of care, assistance with daily tasks.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.