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DANIELLE MCGRATH

Shirley,USA

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, skilled in patient assessment and documentation. Proven ability to educate patients on treatments while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Adaptable and efficient in coordinating office schedules, enhancing patient flow, and supporting surgical procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

GREENBERG COSMETIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGY
SMITHTOWN, NY
01.2020 - Current
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
  • Complete intakes, including chief complaint and documenting symptoms, concerns and or current medication use.
  • Document information required for patients’ specimens and tests completed.
  • Educate patients on prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures and when needed support patient recovery by educating family and caregivers on treatments and warning signs of complications.
  • Update records in EMR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
  • Assist with in-office procedures such as biopsies and excisions
  • Preserve confidentiality of all patient information in line with HIPAA and internal guidelines.
  • Coordinate efficient office schedules based on patient and provider availability.
  • Support medical staff by answering phones and preparing supply orders.

Medical Assistant

DERMATIQUE
SMITHTOWN, NY
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and escorted patients to the room.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information along with explaining treatment procedures, medications, and physicians instructions to patients.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies in addition to obtaining precertification when necessary for both medications and procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or giving injections and removing sutures.
  • Answered phone calls and directed the call as necessary if something I could not help with.
  • Prepared patients for surgical procedures and addressed any concerns they had as well as obtained consent.
  • Correctly and affectively used terminology to both the doctor and patients.

Medical Assistant Externship

DERMATIQUE
SMITHTOWN, NY
01.2017 - 02.2017
  • Hired upon completion.
  • Observed current employees and their daily responsibilities.
  • Followed around Doctor in and out of exam rooms.
  • Learned Terminology and medications used in Dermatology.
  • Assisted with cleaning of instruments and using autoclave.
  • Assisted Doctor in surgical procedures.
  • Prepared exam rooms for patients and cleaned them when patient left.
  • Learned to use EMR.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-2024

Medical Assistant Graduate -

BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE
Bohemia, NY
01.2017

High School Diploma -

Patchogue Medford HIghschool
Medford, NY
06-2013

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Procedure Assistance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Administrative Duties
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Insurance Authorizations
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Time management
  • Adaptable
  • Documentation skills

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION

Jan 2017-Feb 2024

Timeline

Medical Assistant

GREENBERG COSMETIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGY
01.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant

DERMATIQUE
01.2017 - 01.2020

Medical Assistant Externship

DERMATIQUE
01.2017 - 02.2017

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Suffolk County Community College

Medical Assistant Graduate -

BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE

High School Diploma -

Patchogue Medford HIghschool