Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mountainstate Dermatology
Clarksburg, WV
04.2015 - Current
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Medical Assistant
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley
Clarksburg, WV
10.2009 - 04.2015
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medical Front Office Coordinator at Platinum Dermatology Partners/ Arizona DermatologyMedical Front Office Coordinator at Platinum Dermatology Partners/ Arizona Dermatology