Detail-oriented Advanced Medical Support Assistant skilled in electronic health records management and patient relations. Excels in communication and teamwork, contributing to streamlined workflows and improved patient care outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Battle Creek, Michigan
09.2023 - Current
Coordinated referrals and follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate data entry and retrieval.
Answered phone calls from patients or healthcare providers and responded to inquiries professionally.
Assisted with the scheduling of patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to the protection of confidential patient information.
Attended staff meetings regularly to stay up-to-date on changes in policy or procedure regulations.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination for multiple healthcare providers.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Maintained updated knowledge of medical terminology.
Medical Assistant-$18.33/hr 40hrs/week
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall, MI
08.2021 - 09.2023
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Provided exceptional customer service through effective telephone and in person communication and follow-ups.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
Greeted patients and visitors to answer questions or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Medical terminology knowledge
Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.
Set up patient charts and documented information in various company software.
Understood and followed oral and written policies and procedures.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Department Assistant-$14.19/hr 40hrs/week
Oaklawn
Homer, MI
07.2020 - 08.2021
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
Entered patient information, including insurance, demographic and health history into system to keep all records up-to-date.
Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
Communicated with all partners throughout practice, including physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
Medical terminology knowledge
Understood and followed oral and written policies and procedures.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.