Bridgette Johnson
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience in a multi physician practice. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northside Women's Specialists
Sandy Springs, GA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Assist physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient history, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow.
- Prepared patient records to be transferred to new EMR system.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Medical Assistant
Gynecology and Obstetrics of Dekalb
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Assistant
OB GYN of Atlanta
Sandy Springs
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Setting up exam rooms in a multi physician practice
- Sterilizing and disinfecting exam rooms to meet CDC guidelines due to Covid 19
- Sterilizing instruments
- Performing venipunctures and administering injections per physician request
- Measuring vital signs including temperature
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Arranging lab services, hospital admissions and referrals
- Using software for appointments and medical records
- Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
- Assisting with procedures such as IUD insertions, endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, and leeps
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, etc.) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
Medical Assistant (Extern)
West Atlanta OB/GYN
Smyrna
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
- In charge of ordering back office supplies on a weekly basis
- Assisting with yearly exams
- Collecting pap smear specimens and placing orders for third-party laboratories
- Assisting providers with various procedures such as colposcopies, leep procedure, IUD insertions, and emergency endometrial biopsies
- Experience giving immunizations such as Flu vaccines, Tdap, Hep A and Hep B series
- Other injections such as Gardisil, Rhogam, and Prolia
- Experience with nonstress test (NST)
- Obstetric care Trimesters 1-3 and postpartum visits
- Scheduling and preparing surgery paperwork for obstetric and gynecology surgeries with affiliated hospitals and outpatient centers
- Provided nursing support to medical provider in busy obstetrics and gynecology practice
- Set-up exam rooms per medical provider specifications and sterilized exam instruments using autoclave
- Administered patient vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, lab tests, and pharmacy referrals
- Prepared lab specimens and administered centrifuge
- Managed patient charting, data entry, and file maintenance
- Assisted with multiple phone lines, appointment reminders, messaging, and connecting to after-hours service
- Handled insurance verifications, specimen shipments, and other duties as required by medical team.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
Marietta, GA01-2013
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Pharmacology & Prescriptions
- Infection control procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Vital Signs
- Patient Preparation
- Phlebotomy
- Specimens collection and processing
- Diagnostic Procedures
- EMR
- Insurance Verification
- Appointment Scheduling
- Bookkeeping
- Medical Billing
- ICD - 9 / CPT Coding
- Data Entry (90WPM)
- OSHA Trained
- HIPAA/CPR Certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Personal Information
Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Certification
- HIPAA Trained
- OSHA Trained
- CPR Certified
- BLS/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northside Women's Specialists
04.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Gynecology and Obstetrics of Dekalb
10.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
OB GYN of Atlanta
09.2014 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant (Extern)
West Atlanta OB/GYN
05.2014 - 09.2014
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
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