Carolina Platt

• Greeted, processed payments and checked in patients arriving at the clinic

• Triaged 30+ patients every shift and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.

• Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections. phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, splinting/casting and other patient care procedures.

• Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

• Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean.

• Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician. Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

• Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Worked hand and hand with physician to provide care for 20+ patients daily with great bedside manner and in a timely manner.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.

Triaged patients, performed intraocular pressure, visual acuity and dilation.

• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

• Trained and evaluated all new staff.

• Scheduled appointments for all new patients referred by other physicians.

• Scheduled patients for surgery and provided pre-op and post-op care instructions

• Performed photodynamic therapy, fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography

• Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician.

• Verified insurance benefits and collected payments

Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation

• Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.

• Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean.

• Scheduled appointments for patients. Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation and completing insurance forms.

• Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies.

• Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests