Brenda Holmberg
Fallentimber,PA
Summary
Organized Medical Support Professional with foundation in direct patient care. Experienced in office operations and physician support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Hartford Healthcare
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Supported 2-4 physicians daily in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests seeing 60-80 patients daily.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements
- Complied with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
- Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Cloverleaf Family Medicine
07.2001 - 11.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted for entire office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant
Middlesex GI
03.2000 - 07.2001
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- scheduled patients for outpatient surgeries.
Medical Assistant
Tipton Medical Center
06.1998 - 01.2000
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Administered injections.
- Collected blood for lab tests.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA05.1998
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medications Familiarity
- Communicating with Patient Families
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Hartford Healthcare
11.2017 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Cloverleaf Family Medicine
07.2001 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant
Middlesex GI
03.2000 - 07.2001
Medical Assistant
Tipton Medical Center
06.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mount Aloysius College
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