Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
NorthShore Medical Group
Medical Assistant
01.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed and documented basic vitals like BP, height, weight, temperature, and pulse oximetry and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Aramark
Medical Receptionist
06.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
Greeted and interacted with visitors and patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Style Eyes
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
09.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Fitted customers for contact lenses and eyeglasses to provide patients with properly sized and shaped contacts.
United States Navy, NAS
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
04.2001 - 04.2016
Job overview
Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
Blue Cliff College
Medical Assistant Diploma
09.2012
Tri-Service Optician School
Optometry Technician Certification
06.2002
Skills
Medical Terminology
CPR
Phlebotomy
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Performing EKGs
OB/GYN Procedures
EPIC EMR
Patient Scheduling
HIPAA Compliance
Insurance Claims
Certification
Medical Assistant Training Diploma - 8/2011 - 9/2012
AHA CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - 1/2023 - 1/2024