Christy Berry
Boonville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Karen's Upscale Resale
Evansville , IN
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
DSP
Dungarvin
Evansville , IN
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Certified Medical Assistant
St Vincent's Dr Kelly
Evansville , IN
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Plaza Park Family Practice
Newburgh , IN
09.2006 - 01.2010
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville05-2006
Skills
- Good people skills
- Proper phone etiquette
- Keyboarding
- Medical and clerical background
- Verbal and written communications
- Work well under high pressure situations
Certification
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Affiliations
- Painting
- Reading
- Woodworking
- Camping
- Fishing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Karen's Upscale Resale
05.2023 - Current
DSP
Dungarvin
01.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
St Vincent's Dr Kelly
01.2010 - 03.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Plaza Park Family Practice
09.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College