dedicated medical assistant offering over 30 years of direct patient care and assisting doctors with procedures. strong interpersonal communication with patients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
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Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr Airhart
Metairie, LA
07/03/03 - Current
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 biopsy under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Medical Assistant
Dr Merlin, deBessonet, and Deus
Metairie, LA
09/01/91 - 07/02/03
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.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Eastern College of Health Vocations
Metairie, LA
09-1991
High School Diploma -
Chapelle High School
Metairie, LA
05-1987
none - Radiology Tech Pre Reqs
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Procedure Assistance
Patient Flow Management
Patient Scheduling
Medical Terminology
Direct Patient Care
Equipment Sterilization
Inventory and supply management
Sterile technique
Vital signs monitoring
Able to lift 50 pounds
Medical Procedures
HIPAA Compliance
Affiliations
i enjoy cross stitching. spending time with my friends, family and grandkids. taught myself how to sew and have made quilts for my family members. at age 42 i took a motorcycle course, finished my class "most improved", got my endorsement and rode my harley sportster for 10 years.