Medical Assistant
Tilley Family Medicine
Conway, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- 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.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
