Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Beaumont Primary Healthcare
Beaumont, TX
08.2019 - Current
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.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.