Ellen Wayne
Reed City,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Corewell Health, excelling in patient care and EMR/EHR management. Demonstrated ability to enhance clinic efficiency through meticulous documentation and compassionate communication, embodying professionalism and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Corewell Health
12.2020 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Administered immunizations and other injections
- Worked with pediatrics for three years
Medical Assistant
Carolina Center For Surgery
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Assist
Spectrum Health Ob/Gyn
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Assisted in minor office procedures
- Administered immunizations and other injections
- removed staples
- performed various POCT testing
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ob/Gyn Of Big Rapids
10.2013 - 09.2016
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cadillac After Hours Clinic
04.2013 - 09.2013
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Baker Collage
Cadillac, MI04.2013
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Health Records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Procedures
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment Setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- First Aid
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Medical supply inventory
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trustworthy companion
- Adaptable
- OB/GYN procedures
- Simple dressings
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Equipment Operation
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Corewell Health
12.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Carolina Center For Surgery
03.2020 - 11.2020
Medical Assist
Spectrum Health Ob/Gyn
10.2016 - 02.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Ob/Gyn Of Big Rapids
10.2013 - 09.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Cadillac After Hours Clinic
04.2013 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Baker Collage
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