Ashleigh Thomas
Richmond,VA
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Virginia
11.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scribed chart notes for physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
Virginia Foot & Ankle Center
10.2012 - 11.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled out patient surgeries
- Obtained x-rays
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Richmond, VA11.2011
Skills
- Previous Certified Limited Radiologic Technologist, 2012-2022
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR (Allscripts)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams
- Clinical Documentation
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Certification
BLS Certification (AHA) 6/2023-present
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Virginia
11.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Virginia Foot & Ankle Center
10.2012 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University