Debra Houston
Certified Medical Assistant
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to patients. Excel at administrative support, technical troubleshooting and personnel coordination. Diligent in completing continued education credits yearly. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back Office Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical Group
Goodyear, AZ
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.p
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped nurses and doctors with patient procedures such as injection well woman prostate examinations.
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Thunderbird Internal Medicine/ Summit Group
Glendale, AZ
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Maintained vendor spreadsheet with contact information for easy use by administrative and clinical staff.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Education
Certification of Medical Assistant Program - Medical Assistant
The Bryman School
Phoenix Az 01.1995 - 07.1995
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
03-2021
Back Office Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical Group
06.2018 - 06.2022
Back Office Medical Assistant
Thunderbird Internal Medicine/ Summit Group
08.2015 - 06.2018
Certification of Medical Assistant Program - Medical Assistant
The Bryman School
01.1995 - 07.1995
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