Cari Blouir
Vinton,OH
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant/ Office Manager with extensive experience at Blodgett Dermatology, excelling in patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to manage medical inventory and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting physicians in delivering quality treatment. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and patient education. Taking on the role of Office Manager while maintaining to continually assist in patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Blodgett Dermatology
Bidwell, OH
02.2001 - Current
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation from physicians or coding patient information into electronic databases.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Taken on Office Manager duties, approving payroll, daily financials, and patient portals, while assisting our Nurse Practitioner with patients.
Education
Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology
Cross Lanes, WV05-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs measurement
- Electronic health records
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Office management
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Data entry
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Patient management
- Self motivation
- Preparation of Treatment Rooms
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Prescription refills
- Managing medical laboratory equipment
- Telephone etiquette
- Patient consent verification
- Procedure assistance
- Patient flow management
- CPR certified
- Team building
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic charting
- Certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA)
- Health information management
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Blodgett Dermatology
02.2001 - Current
Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology
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