Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 11+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC SUSQUEHANNA - WOMENS SPECIALTIES
Williamsport, PA
05.2022 - Current
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Assisted in the scheduling of surgeries for patients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Created a database to track patient information, surgery dates and other relevant data.
Coordinated with medical staff to ensure that all necessary paperwork was completed prior to scheduled procedures.
Provided support to surgeons by preparing documents needed for surgeries, such as consent forms and discharge instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC SUSQUEHANNA- ALLERGY
Williamsport, PA
11.2019 - 06.2021
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
Medical Assistant
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Williamsport, PA
02.2018 - 11.2019
Monitor Patient flow, Obtain and record vitals signs, Prepare rooms for patients, Stock and maintain rooms, Keeping track of patients labs/testing, Answering phones, Phlebotomy
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
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.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant
River Valley Health and Dental Center
Williamsport, PA
06.2017 - 06.2018
Monitor patient flow and obtain vital signs (pediatric and adult), Record medical history in electronic record, Perform routine screens such as throat and urine cultures, Irrigation and wound dressing/cleaning, Triage patients, Suboxone/ Vivitrol administration, Prepare and administer immunizations and injections, Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or doctor in other medical procedures, Answering phones and scheduling
Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
04.2015 - 04.2017
Perform clerical duties including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, and ordering and storing supplies
Responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to patients and medical staff, and facilitating communication between the care unit and other healthcare providers
Maintaining and updating patient health information
Assembling, storing and retrieving patient records
Preparing, completing admission and discharge paperwork
Transporting lab samples
Coordinating patient services by scheduling patients.
Medical Assistant
Northeast Ambulatory Center
Stoneham, MA
10.2013 - 12.2014
Greet patients, take and record vital signs, Perform urinalysis and document results, Prepare patients charts, Starting peripheral I.V
Insertions, Blood drawing, Front desk duties, Assist physicians in performing EMGs and trigger point injections, Use of LMR, for prescriptions, Maintaining inventory, Post Op and Pre Op area, Terminal OR cleaning
Medical Assistant Extern
Advanced Pain Management
Stoneham, MA
08.2013 - 09.2013
Escort and greet patients to examination rooms, Interview patients and document health histories, Take and record vital signs on all patients, Gown and prepare patients for operative procedures, Prepare and file Office and A charts for daily patient visits, Assisted physicians in performing EMGs and trigger point injections, Perform urinalysis testing for abuse of substances, Set up and assist with IV insertion, Manage and keep all workers compensation documentation, Faxing and Filing, Answering phones and scheduling appointments, Assisted in the OR with minor surgeries
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
09.2013
Skills
Administrative expertise
Medical record management
Outstanding clerical and computer skills
Time management
Superb written and verbal communication abilities
Patient transportation
Excellent customer service
Organization / multi tasking
Self starter / flexible
Exam Room Preparation
Patient Assessments And Care
Perioperative Patient Support
Physician Assistance
Patient Charting
Additional Information
Fluent in Spanish, Microsoft Applications
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC SUSQUEHANNA - WOMENS SPECIALTIES
05.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC SUSQUEHANNA- ALLERGY
11.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
02.2018 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
River Valley Health and Dental Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant
Lawrence General Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant
Northeast Ambulatory Center
10.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant Extern
Advanced Pain Management
08.2013 - 09.2013
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
Similar Profiles
Marion MuindeMarion Muinde
Sn Professional Nurse 2 at UPMC SusquehannaSn Professional Nurse 2 at UPMC Susquehanna