Organized and dependable candidate successful at managig multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, AR
07.2019 - Current
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
Hines Family Medicine
Paragould, AR
10.2015 - 07.2019
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hyde Pharmacy
Paragould, AR
05.2006 - 07.2015
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.