Christy Sweatman
Gainesville,GA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Peachtree Immediate Care
Oakwood, GA
02.2015 - 03.2024
- Assisted medical staff with minor surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Medical Assistant
The Longstreet Clinic
Gainesville, GA
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Surgery Scheduler
The Longstreet Clinic
Gainesville, GA
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
- Provided patient education and answered questions regarding the surgery process.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
- Processed payments from patients for surgical services rendered.
- Reviewed daily reports on pending cases, cancellations, and no shows in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
Medical Assistant
The Heart Center Cardiology
Cumming, GA
05.2009 - 11.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Nuclear Medicine Tech/Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Group
Lawrenceville , GA
02.2005 - 08.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA08-2004
Skills
- Pre-authorization management
- Calendar Management
- Insurance Verification
- EMR Updating
- Payment Collection
- Schedule Coordination
- Task Prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Peachtree Immediate Care
02.2015 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
The Longstreet Clinic
03.2014 - 11.2014
Surgery Scheduler
The Longstreet Clinic
03.2014 - 11.2014
Medical Assistant
The Heart Center Cardiology
05.2009 - 11.2014
Nuclear Medicine Tech/Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Group
02.2005 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lanier Technical College