Brenda Harris
Leland,MS
Summary
Top performing Medical Assistant seeking a position in a dynamic innovative healthcare setting.My goal is to be challenged professionally while growing as a clinician and delivering exceptional healthcare to diverse and medical complex clinical population within an established continuum of care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr Lakeisha Richardson
Greenville, MS
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Medical Assistant
Dr Elmertha Burton
Greenville, MS
10.2006 - 08.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Surgical Technologist
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville, MS
06.2005 - 10.2006
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-1995
Skills
- Data Entry
- Inventory Management
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Understands medical procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr Lakeisha Richardson
11.2017 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Dr Elmertha Burton
10.2006 - 08.2015
Surgical Technologist
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.2005 - 10.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
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