Beth Barfield
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Reliable Medical Support professional with 14 years in the medical field, 2 years as Certified Medical Assistant and 12 years of experience as Personal Care Aide in home environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient medical information for Annual Wellness Visits to assist Physician in efficient follow up visit. Provide companionate care during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient over all well being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Brio Primary Care
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records through EPIC
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Cognitive screening, PHQ9 screening, AAA screening, hearing screening, tobacco screening.
Personal Care Aid
All Care Givers
02.2009 - 09.2021
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturations daily.
- Assisted total care patient with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care in private residence daily.
- Documented mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record book daily.
- Remained alert to and documented Trach care and Trach change, G-tube care and G-tube change, oxygen intake and saturation, skin care and incontinent needs daily.
- Administered seizure, reflux, allergy, breathing treatments and other medications as directed by physician daily.
- Consulted with Physicians, nurses, Case management and DME supplier to plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided safe mobility with Hoyer lift, wheelchair, and handicap accessible van to appointments and daily activities.
- Scheduled and accompanied medical appointments.
- Conferred with health care team to discuss condition and medical care.
- Maintained feeding pump, suction machine, pressure relief bed, oxygen concentrator, oxygen tanks, and wheel chair for safe environment.
- Established multiple purchase requisitions and expedited extensive Durable Medical Equipment monthly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC06.1981
Skills
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Resolving Problems
- Organized and Efficient
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Providing Information and Resources
- Quality Standards and Protocols
- Typing Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Safety Monitoring
- Reliability and Dedication
- Relationship Building
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Care plan assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Documentation using EPIC
- EMR / EHR
- Special Needs Care
- Medical Records Management
- Medical chart documentation
- CPR/AED
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR Certification
Affiliations
1991-1994 Richland Memorial Hospital - Parent Advisory Board
1991- 1995 Family Connections of SC - Board of Directors, parent representative
1993 - USC School of Medicine - spoke person on disability awareness to medical students
1994-1996 USC School of Medicine - Physician Education Awareness Program, family participant
1995- Speaker to Congressional Committee concerning disability awareness
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Brio Primary Care
05.2022 - Current
Personal Care Aid
All Care Givers
02.2009 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR Certification
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