Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Carolina Center for Sight
Florence, SC
08.2023 - 03.2024
Performed patient screenings, including visual acuity tests and intraocular pressure measurements.
Documented patient histories, test results and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
Provided direct assistance to physicians during surgical procedures or exams as needed.
Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications related to ocular care.
Ensured that all equipment was properly calibrated and maintained according to manufacturer guidelines.
Utilized specialized computer software programs for recording data entry into the Electronic Health Records system accurately.
Educated patients about eye diseases, their diagnosis and treatment options available to them.
Administered medications to patients pre-and post-operatively.
Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
Certified Medical Assistant
Resolute Pain Solutions
Port Saint Lucie, FL
04.2022 - 08.2022
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Scheduled appointments, managed phone calls, and organized paperwork.
Managed patient appointment scheduling and follow-up visits.
Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
Recorded physicians' dictation with precision and efficiently encoded patient information into electronic databases.
Ensured precise documentation of patient visits, including diagnosis details, treatment notes, and prescriptions.
Ensured accurate monitoring of lab results and promptly alerted physicians to any identified abnormalities.
Served as a liaison between patients and physicians, accurately conveying concerns, condition updates, or refill requests to drive effective treatment.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Served a vital role in diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for both internal and laboratory analysis.
Certified Medical Assistant
Alliance Urology Associates
Greensboro , NC
12.2019 - 08.2020
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Performed clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation from physicians or coding patient information into electronic databases.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Education
Certified Medical Assiatant - Radiologic Technology
Fortis Institute
Port Saint Lucie, FL
10-2020
Skills
Glaucoma Screening Expertise
Binocular Vision Evaluation
Refractive Error Correction
Contrast Sensitivity Evaluation
Corneal Topography
Ophthalmic Terminology Knowledge
Color vision testing
Macular Degeneration Detection
Postoperative Care Support
Fundus Photography
Preoperative Care Coordination
Fluorescein Angiography
Cataract Evaluation Proficiency
Keratometry knowledge
Surgical Assisting Abilities
Ophthalmic Medication Administration
Retinal procedure assistance
Minor surgery assistance
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR Certified
Epic Knowledgeable
HIPPA Knowledgeable
ICD complient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Carolina Center for Sight
08.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Resolute Pain Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Alliance Urology Associates
12.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Assiatant - Radiologic Technology
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