Medical Assistant
DePaul Community Health Center
New Orleans, LA
10.2021 - Current
- Patient Care
- Triage
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Epic
- Insurance Verification
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Venipuncture
- Pharmacology
- OSHA/HIPPA Regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Techniques and Procedures
- Strong Attention To Detail
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Hard Worker
- Lead and Assist Providers and Staff
- Friendly People's Person
Certifications and Licenses
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS/CPR/First Aid Certification
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, preparing specimens for analysis to support diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up procedures, optimizing patient flow and clinic efficiency.
- Educated patients on medication usage, treatment options, and preventive care measures to enhance health literacy.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.