Ariel Pickett
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Lead Medical Assistant with extensive experience at the Medical Clinic of Houston, adept in electronic health records and patient flow management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction. Skilled in laboratory specimen handling and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Medical Clinic of Houston
Houston, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Managed front office operations, including scheduling patient appointments and managing patient records.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide optimal care for each patient.
Certified Medical Assistant
Stanford Memorial Hospital
Stamford, TX
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Health Education
The College of Health Care Professions
TX01-2017
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs measurement
- Supply ordering
- Appointment scheduling
- Laboratory specimen handling
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Valid TX driver's license
- Clinical documentation
- Prescription refills
- Patient flow management
- Insurance verification
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Medical Clinic of Houston
02.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Stanford Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Health Education
The College of Health Care Professions