Christina Foster
Wv Health Right
Hugheston,WV
10
years of professional experience
Compassionate Medical Assistant experienced in patient care, phlebotomy, and EMR/EHR documentation. Delivered efficient support of clinical workflows through HIPAA compliance and attention to detail in patient intake and scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient flow and ensuring high-quality care.
Work History
Medical Assistant
9 Years 9 Months- Performed patient intake, recorded vital signs, and prepared exam rooms for clinical visits.
- Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and in-office treatment workflows.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records and updated care records.
- Administered injections, collected specimens, and supported routine lab processing.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, referrals, and follow-up communication for patients.
- Maintained infection-control standards by sterilizing instruments and restocking clinical supplies.
- Supported front-office and back-office operations to improve patient flow and clinic efficiency.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Skills
Phlebotomy
Vital sign monitoring
Clinical documentation
EMR / EHR
Medical vocabulary
Medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Medical billing
Blood collection
Collaborative team member
Appointment setting
Health record management
Laboratory specimen collection
Immunization administration
Sterilization techniques
Sterilization practices
CPR
First aid
Healthcare professionalism
Data entry
Customer service
Reliable team player
Patient care
Professional bedside manner
Professional ethics
Medical equipment sanitation
Inventory management
Supply chain management
Phlebotomy skills
Transportation coordination
Medical billing
Insurance claims
Patient bathing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Wv Health Right
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