Courtney Quarles
Madill,OK
Summary
Remarkably-trained Medical Assistant utilizes medical and administrative skills to support patients and health care staff under supervision of physicians or nurses. Flexibility to adapt to multiple speciality clinics. Acts as patient advocate and maintains confidentiality of individuals and health information. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
The North Texas Center for Women's Health
Sherman, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Massage Therapist
Journey Well Spa
Durant, OK
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained massage area in between sessions
- Addressed injuries, pressure points and specific medical conditions with targeted massage
- Took continuing education workshops to reinforce and update skillset.
Medical Assistant
Southeastern Pediatrics and Family Medicine
Durant, OK
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Medical Assistant
GKS Calera Clinic (UCFC of Calera)
Calera, OK
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures
- Documented information required for patients' specimens and tests completed
- Completed intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens according to health system standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Private Care Assistant
TCL Private Sitter Service
Denison, TX
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided patients with assistance with personal care, activities of daily living, and transfers/transport
- Performed basic housekeeping and prepared food to support client needs
- Transported patients to and from medical appointments to promote mobility.
Massage Therapist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant, OK
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained massage area in between sessions
- Recommended stretches and routines for clients to perform at home
- Kept supplies stocked and notified management of needs
- Improved massage experience by relaxing clients with comfortable atmosphere, body oils and aromatherapy.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Metro Medical
Marietta, GA01-2023
Massage Therapy -
Body Business School of Massage Therapy
Durant, OK02.2014
Phlebotomy -
Kiamichi Technology Center
Durant, OK12.2007
High School Diploma -
Rock Creek High School
Bokchito, OK05.2007
Skills
- Medical Assistant
- Medical skills
- Administrative skills
- Patient support
- Flexibility
- Patient advocacy
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- Hardworking
- Ethical
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Organization
- Cleanliness
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Vital signs documentation
- Communication
- Procedure assistance
- Physician support
- Examination preparation
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
The North Texas Center for Women's Health
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Southeastern Pediatrics and Family Medicine
02.2022 - 05.2022
Massage Therapist
Journey Well Spa
05.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
GKS Calera Clinic (UCFC of Calera)
04.2017 - 02.2022
Private Care Assistant
TCL Private Sitter Service
04.2016 - 04.2017
Massage Therapist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
08.2013 - 08.2015
Certification - Medical Assisting
Metro Medical
Massage Therapy -
Body Business School of Massage Therapy
Phlebotomy -
Kiamichi Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Rock Creek High School
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