Medical Assistant Intern
Arizona Urological Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Compiled data for reports related to patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Familiarized patients with hospital protocols upon admission.
- Observed symptoms exhibited by patients during office visits; reported changes in condition to supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with illnesses or disabilities.
- Supported the clinical team in delivering quality patient care through efficient workflow processes.
- Prepared clinic's patient records accurately using [Software] and implemented updates whenever data changed.
- Compiled statistical data, such as patient admissions, discharges, deaths, births and types of treatment given.
- Protected confidentiality of patient care information and treatments to prevent data breaches.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Measured specimens and delivered to laboratory.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout appointments.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examinations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient vital signs.
- Performed stress testing using EKG machines while monitoring vital signs.
- Collected vital signs such as weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Monitored donors' vital signs during the procedure.
