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Deirish Watson

Rockledge,FL

Summary

Personable Medical Assistant bringing 25 years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Parrish Medical Group
Titusville, FL
10.2019 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • DOT physicals, Urine Drug Screens, Respiratory physicals, Work Comp and Pre-employment physicals and Minor wound care along with physician
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, phlebotomy and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Proficient using Athena.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

Certified Medical Assistant

Florida HealthcarePlans
Titusville, FL
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, PT INR's, Performed EMG's and blood sugars
  • DOT Physical, Urine Drug Screens, Respiratory Physicals
  • Work Comp Pre-employment testing, PFT, Phlebotomy, Minor Wound Care with the Physician
  • Proficient using Allscripts AM/PM and Allscripts EHR.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
  • Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.

Medical Assistant

MILLENNIUM MEDICAL
Melbourne, FL
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the manager
  • Caring for patients after procedures are performed such as Medial Branch Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablations and Sacroiliac Joint Injections etc
  • Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.

Medical Assistant

Care Medical Physican/ Dr. Sasi Kumar
Rockledge, FL
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary test (e.g
  • Conducted EKGs, Holter Monitors, PFT's, phlebotomy, PT INR's and urinalysis
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Entering patient information in EMR for physicians
  • Obtained authorization's for medications when needed.

Medical Assistant

Dr. A Henriquez
Merritt Island, FL
08.2004 - 08.2012
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary test (e.g
  • Conducted EKGs, Holter Monitors, PFT's, phlebotomy, PT INR's and urinalysis)
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Responsible for the sterilizing and cleaning instruments and preparation of the treatment rooms for patients
  • Maintaining sufficient supplies, stocking and cleaning exam rooms
  • Assist doctor with minor surgeries and anything else he may need
  • Ability to work front desk which required checking in & out patients, collecting copays & balances
  • Obtained authorization's for medications when needed.

Medical Assistant

Omni Healthcare
Melbourne, FL
09.2001 - 06.2004
  • Conducted EKGs, Holter Monitors, PFT's, phlebotomy, PT INR's and urinalysis
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Responsible for the sterilizing and cleaning instruments and preparation of the treatment rooms for patients
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Obtained authorization's for medications when needed.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.

Education

Medical Assistant -

Brevard Community College
01.1999

CNA -

Brevard Community College
09.1997

Skills

  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • EKG
  • Vital Signs
  • Injections
  • Patient Care
  • Venipuncture
  • CPR Certified
  • Phlebotomy
  • Drug Screens (4 years)
  • Breath alcohol (4 years)
  • Customer service
  • EMR systems
  • Vital signs
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Payment Collection
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Management
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Patient-Handling Equipment
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 02/01/19, 02/01/21

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Parrish Medical Group
10.2019 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Florida HealthcarePlans
03.2018 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant

MILLENNIUM MEDICAL
01.2017 - 02.2018

Medical Assistant

Care Medical Physican/ Dr. Sasi Kumar
03.2013 - 01.2017

Medical Assistant

Dr. A Henriquez
08.2004 - 08.2012

Medical Assistant

Omni Healthcare
09.2001 - 06.2004

Medical Assistant -

Brevard Community College

CNA -

Brevard Community College

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