Cynthia Walling

Medical Assistant

SSM Health Saint Anthony

01.2013 - Current

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.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints.
Implemented improvements in workflow processes that led to increased productivity amongst staff members.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Measured patient spirometry.
Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.