Annika Hames
Bend,Oregon
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
High Lakes Health Care
08.2019 - 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Gynecology Navigator
High Lakes Health Care
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with scheduling needs
- Organized schedules
Unit Secretary
San Antonio Regional Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2012
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
Ontario, CA06.2003
High School Diploma -
Alta Loma High School
Alta Loma, CA06.2000
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
High Lakes Health Care
08.2019 - Current
Gynecology Navigator
High Lakes Health Care
10.2018 - 08.2019
Unit Secretary
San Antonio Regional Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2012
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
Alta Loma High School
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