Denise L Edwards
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Medical Assistant
Duke Women's Health Associates
Durham, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted physician in performing various procedures, including colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, LEEP, MVA, Bartholin Cyst, wart removal, contraceptive device placement, as well as Pelvis exams and Pap smears.
- Carried out physician's orders by administering injections (IM and subcutaneous), oral medications, and treatment
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Performed sterilization, disinfection and autoclaving of instruments
Travel Medical Assistant
Duke/Harris and Smith OBGYN
Durham, NC
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted physician in performing various procedures, including colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, Bartholin Cyst, wart removal and contraceptive device placement, as well as Pelvis exams and Pap smears.
- Carried out physician's orders by administering injections (IM and subcutaneous), oral medications, and treatments.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured proper sterilization, disinfection and autoclaving of instruments.
Travel Medical Assistant
Allina Health
Plymouth, MN
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Collected and logged patient health information along with vital signs
- Intake for New Patients and Establish (Adults, Kids and geriatric).
- Managed phone calls and efficiently scheduled appointments for follow-up, annual visits, and school physicals.
- Utilized both fax and electronic methods to call in and send patients' prescriptions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing ear lavage techniques, ECG, and audiometry.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Travel Medical Assistant
Peace Health Medical Center
Eugene, OR
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed phone calls and efficiently scheduled appointments for follow-up, annual visits, and school physicals.
- Utilized both fax and electronic methods to call in and send patients' prescriptions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing ear lavage techniques, ECG, and audiometry.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed drug screenings for pain management patients.
- Collected and documented patient health information and vital signs.
- Intake for New Patients and Establish (Adults, Kids and geriatric).
Medical Assistant
Paramount Urgent Care
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided efficient care to emergency patients.
- Perform Venipuncture (blood draw), IV and Medication administration, PPD (Tuberculosis) testing and Paternity testing.
- Conducted pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
- School physical, workers Comp, Companies physical (DOT) MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident).
- Conducted EKGs and performed X-rays. Applied splints and dressings according to provider instructions. Assisted in the management of minor wounds under physician guidance.
Medical Assistant
West Orange Nephrology
Winter Garden, FL
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Critical lab management and medication management.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed phlebotomy and administered Iron IV procedures
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Medical Assistant GPA 3.94
Allen School - Jamaica
Jamaica, NY02-2012
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- EKG
- Vital sign monitors
- OB/GYN procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Injections and PPD administration, IV infusions
- Customer Service Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- MS Office (Word,excell,Power point, Outlook)
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Travel Medical Assistant
Duke Women's Health Associates
06.2024 - Current
Travel Medical Assistant
Duke/Harris and Smith OBGYN
11.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Medical Assistant
Allina Health
02.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Medical Assistant
Peace Health Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Paramount Urgent Care
09.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
West Orange Nephrology
09.2017 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant GPA 3.94
Allen School - Jamaica