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Ashley Harper

Pharr

Summary

A Dedicated and committed Certified Medical Assistant, with 2 year experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Northside Family Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Administer medications (Oral, Sublingual, IM, SC, ID, Topical, Eye, Ear and Inhaled)
  • HMO Insurance Authorizations
  • Perform injections (IM, SQ, ID)
  • Setting Up Appointments
  • Call/fax/electronic prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Opening and sorting mail
  • Instruct Patients
  • Using various pieces of office equipment
  • Virtual /over the phone triage and customer service
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • 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.
  • Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Education

Medical Clinical Assisting -

South Texas Vocational Institute
Mcallen, Tx
06.2022

PSJA Elvis J. Ballew
Pharr, Tx
06.2019

Skills

  • Answering the phone
  • Sanitize
  • Disinfect
  • Sterilize
  • Perform vital signs
  • Administer medications
  • Calculate dosages
  • Clean and restock exam rooms
  • Dressing changes
  • Bandaging
  • Call prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Fax prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Electronic prescriptions to pharmacy
  • Assist with examinations
  • Assist with therapeutic procedures
  • Filing
  • First Aid
  • Instruct Patients
  • Medical asepsis
  • Perform injections
  • Perform vision testing
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Surgical asepsis
  • Trained in Blood borne Pathogens
  • Using office equipment
  • Assist with sterile procedures
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures
  • Perform venipuncture
  • Insurance coding
  • Opening mail
  • Sorting mail
  • Perform eye irrigations
  • Perform ear irrigations

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), Northside Family Medical Center, 03/23 - 03/24
  • CCMA, STVT, 07/22 - 07/24
  • Preventing Needlestick Injuries, STVT, 03/22
  • OSHA, STVT, 02/22
  • HIPPA, STVT, 11/21

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Northside Family Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Medical Clinical Assisting -

South Texas Vocational Institute

PSJA Elvis J. Ballew
Ashley Harper