Carla Correll
Greendale,WI
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Children's Wisconsin, skilled in electronic health records and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective education and meticulous record-keeping. Adept at managing appointments and maintaining medical equipment, ensuring seamless operations and a welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Childrens Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
09.2012 - Current
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained communication between the family and caregiver and other involved parties regarding the patient's condition.
- Scheduled appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists.
Registration/Admissions Assistant
Childrens Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Maintained professional, welcoming and orderly reception area to greet guests.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Performed data entry tasks to update patient information in the hospital's database systems.
- Helped patients with admissions process and adhered to state and federal laws.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI10-2020
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Vital signs measurement
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Office administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassionate communication
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Treatment room preparation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Registered medical assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Childrens Wisconsin
09.2012 - Current
Registration/Admissions Assistant
Childrens Wisconsin
09.2012 - 12.2020
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Herzing University