HOLLY WOODARD
Certified Medical Assistant III
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant III-Team Lead
IU Health Dermatology
08.2018 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and performing minor procedures such as skin biopsies, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
Medical Assistant
IU Health Primary Care
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Medical Assistant
IU Health Urology
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisting with scope procedures, point of care testing, scheduling patient, patient check out, Procedure prior authorizations
- Preparing specimens
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Gender Studies
HARRISON COLLEGE-FORMERLY INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE
05.2011
HIGH SCHOOL CORE DIPLOMA - Core 40
AVON HIGH SCHOOL
05.2003
Skills
- Clinical applications
- Medical records oversight
- Healthcare procedures
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical office administration
- Patient-focused care
- Medical billing and coding
- HIPAA protocols
- Sample collection procedures
- Inventory and supply management
- Treatment setup
- Insurance confirmation
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Staff education and training
- Team motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
- CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 9/1/2019
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant III-Team Lead
IU Health Dermatology
08.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
IU Health Primary Care
01.2012 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
IU Health Urology
06.2011 - 01.2012
- CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 9/1/2019
Associate of Applied Science - Gender Studies
HARRISON COLLEGE-FORMERLY INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL CORE DIPLOMA - Core 40
AVON HIGH SCHOOL
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