Ava Golson
Certified Medical Assistant
Detroit,MI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Center For Preventive Medicine
Grosse Pointe Woods, United States
11.2017 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient spirometry.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI03.2006
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Injection Administration
- Pulse Oximetry
- Exam Room Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Electronic Health Records
- Wound Care
- Updating Medical Records
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Electronic Charting
- Administering Immunizations
- EPIC EMR
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Skin Pricks
- Punch Biopsies
- Skin Tag Removal
- Flu Vaccinations
- HCPCS Training
- Nursing Assistance
- Mobile Device Operation
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Performing EKGs
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Writing Prescriptions
- EMR Systems
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Proper Waste Disposal
- OSHA Regulations
- Medical History Collection
- Explaining Instructions
- Charting Expertise
- Medical Assistance
- Removing Sutures
- Simple Dressings
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Vision and Hearing Tests
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Center For Preventive Medicine
11.2017 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids