Medical Assistant
Stones River Medical Group
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.