Deborah Nickerson
Medical Assistant
MA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record management, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support to healthcare teams and providing exceptional service to patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Visha UltraSource
Hollis, NH
01.2021 - Current
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Medical Assistant
LGH Mass Vaccine Program
Lowell, MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into the electronic health record system.
- Administered the Covid-19 vaccine to adults and children aged 16 and older.
- Always adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information.
- Calmed patients of their fears, and answered all questions pertaining to the vaccine.
Medical Assistant
Convenient MD Urgent Care
Nashua, NH
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Always adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Phlebotomy
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- DOT exams, school physicals, and drug screens.
Medical Assistant
StonyBrook Primary Care
Chelmsford, MA
02.2016 - 07.2020
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Always adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Medical Assistant
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Burlington, MA
10.2008 - 02.2016
- 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.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Always adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Aided medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- 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.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Collected, labeled, and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Millennium Training Institute
Lowell, MA01-2008
Skills
- Specimen collection and processing
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology knowledge
- CPR
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Patient-focused care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Diagnostic procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Timeline
Medical Assistant
LGH Mass Vaccine Program
03.2021 - 06.2021
Machine Operator
Visha UltraSource
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Convenient MD Urgent Care
09.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant
StonyBrook Primary Care
02.2016 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
10.2008 - 02.2016
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Millennium Training Institute
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