Medical Assistant
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by physicians.
- Collected and processed patient specimens for laboratory testing.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and medical supplies.
- Transcribed medical histories and documented patient information accurately.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- 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.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
