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Angela Thacker

McAndrews,KY

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations. Hardworking medical administrative professional offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic recordkeeping and insurance documentation. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

tug Valley ARH
South Williamson, KY
11.2007 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY
12-2024

Skills

  • Patient Scheduling
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Inventory Management
  • Medical Billing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Payment Collection
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Needs assessments
  • Immunization Administration
  • Insurance Claims
  • Compassionate
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Procedures
  • Medical Records Management
  • Clinical Documentation

Timeline

Medical Assistant

tug Valley ARH
11.2007 - Current

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Angela Thacker