Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Keeps team members on-track with close monitoring and motivational strategies. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards.
I am a highly motivated and committed Lead Medical Assistant with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Indiana Neurology And Pain Center
03.2020 - Current
Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for Job titles.
Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures such as Types.
Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of Number+ patients per day.
Enforced department policies and procedures to keep team operating effectively and delivering top-notch care.
Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms.
Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
Managed registrations for Type department with Number providers and high patient volumes.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Medical Assistant
Endocrine & Diabetes Of Indiana
09.2012 - 12.2018
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.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Prior Authorizations for medications, new patients, radiology, and procedures
Insurance Verification
Diabetes education
Diabetic Training and meal planning.
Front desk duties, and check out duties.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
10.2012
Skills
Routine Laboratory Testing
Pharmacy Relations
Operating EKG Equipment
Completing Insurance Forms
Wound Care
Diagnostic Testing
Transcription and Dictation
Treatment Room Preparation
Social Perceptiveness
Updating Medical Records
Blood and Tissue Collection
X-Ray Processing
Coordinating Drug Refills
Patient Relations
Examination Preparation
Clinical and Operational Judgement
Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
Cleaning and Organizing
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Lab Specimens and Collections
Rapid Strep Testing
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Professional Bedside Manner
Sterile Processing
Referral Verification
Charting Expertise
Injection Administration
Efficiency Improvement
Recording Vital Signs
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Monitoring Patient Progress
Proper Sterilization Techniques
Performing EKGs
Patient Skin and Nail Care
Bookkeeping Support
Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
Answering Questions
Account Updates
Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records
Insurance Claims
EMR Systems
Documentation Procedures Expertise
Medical Supply Monitoring
Medical Terminology
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Electronic Charting
Inventory and Supply Management
Medical History Collection
Removing Sutures
HIPAA Compliance
Pulse Oximetry
Medical Billing
Restocking Supplies
Sample Auditing
Height and Weight Measurement
Proper Waste Disposal
Dressing Removal
Wound Care and Irrigation
Medical Coding
Case Records Management
Phlebotomy Functions
Reporting Costs
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Explaining Instructions
Performing Immunizations
Centrifuge Operation
Sharps Disposal
Mathematical Reasoning
Performing Urinalysis
Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
Computerized Time Management Systems
Injury Treatment
EMG assistant
Procedure room Assistant
Handling all employee staffing, discipline, scheduling, reporting to management, DME paperwork, supply orders, stock, and any other day to day employee assistance needed for the team
Front desk and check out duties
Accepting payments and posting payments
Insurance Verification
Prior Authorizations
Accomplishments
Promoted to Lead Medical Assistant .
Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Completed 100 clinical hours in diagnostic and portable X-rays.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
NeuroStar Certified TMS Treater
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Completed TMS Treater, Phlebotomy, and kept active CPR training
Workers' Compensation Claims Manager at Red Rock Neurology & Pain ManagementWorkers' Compensation Claims Manager at Red Rock Neurology & Pain Management