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Daneshia James

Kyle,TX

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant healthcare professional offering over 13 years of experience in fast-paced settings. With extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Austin ENT Associates
08.2022 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Certified Medical Assistant

Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Scribe for physicians
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
  • Go over test results with patients
  • Ensure proper consent forms are obtained and signed prior to preparing a patient for treatment
  • Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, and long specimens and preparing them for testing
  • Explain treatment procedures, medication, diet, wound care instructions
  • Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials
  • Performing such task as giving injections or removing sutures
  • Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
  • Sterilize, pack, and run instruments
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination, keeping the rooms neat and clean

Certified Medical Assistant

Republic Spine And Pain
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Urine drug screen collection.
  • Medication count and proper disposal
  • vital signs, medical history and medication review
  • room sterilization and procedure preparation

Certified Medical Assistant

EmergeOrtho
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Preform Triage and Discharge of patients care
  • Wound care, suture, stitches, staple removal and sterilization
  • Place order for all DME equipment, imaging and outside facilities
  • Collect urine sample and processing for drug testing and glucose testing.
  • Coordinating referrals, checking patient in/out, scheduling, documentation.
  • Drawing up injections
  • Interview's patient's medical history, vital signs
  • Perform medication review and reconciliation and pill count
  • Assist in surgery scheduling and admitting patients to the hospital
  • Set up and assist provider’s with all in office procedures

Medical Assistant

Cardiology-NHRMC
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Scribe for the Physicians
  • Completed EKG, EECP, ABI, and Holter monitors sand other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.


Medical Assistant

Colon Rectal Surgical Associates-North Wells
08.2013 - 01.2016
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Medical Receptionist

North Shore Gastroenterology
07.2010 - 07.2013
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Great Neck North High School
Great Neck, NY

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Sanford Brown Institute
Garden City, NY

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Clinical Applications
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Exam Room Preparation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Payment Collection
  • Rapid Strep Testing
  • Injection Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Basic Laboratory Tests
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Proper Waste Disposal
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • EPIC EMR
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Dictation and Transcription
  • Processing Specimens
  • Specimen Collection
  • Holter Monitoring
  • Patient Documentation
  • Healthcare Procedures
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Performing EKGs
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Patient Admission
  • Telephonic Triage
  • Logging Messages
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Dressing Removal
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Sterilize Instruments
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Treatment Room Preparation

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Austin ENT Associates
08.2022 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center
12.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Medical Assistant

Republic Spine And Pain
04.2021 - 11.2021

Certified Medical Assistant

EmergeOrtho
09.2018 - 04.2021

Medical Assistant

Cardiology-NHRMC
02.2016 - 08.2018

Medical Assistant

Colon Rectal Surgical Associates-North Wells
08.2013 - 01.2016

Medical Receptionist

North Shore Gastroenterology
07.2010 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Great Neck North High School

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Sanford Brown Institute

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