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FARHIN SHAIKH

RICHMOND,USA

Summary


Professional in medical field with strong background in patient care, administrative tasks, and clinical procedures. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results in fast-paced environments. Skilled in medical record management, patient scheduling, and phlebotomy, with focus on improving patient experience and operational efficiency. Reliable and flexible, always ready to support colleagues and meet changing needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Multi Site
07.2024 - Current
  • Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), chief complaint(s), performs medications(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate), Documents in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Co-ordinates patient flow as directed with consistency, timeliness and expert skill.
  • Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership.
  • Follows up with patients to ensure compliance with recommendations and care.
  • Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
  • Performs patient check in/out functions and obtains accurate scheduling and registration data.
  • Reports observation, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
  • Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data.
  • Independently executes the duties and serves as a clinical resource in the department using advanced skills and competencies.

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Rheumatology
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greeting patients and escorting them to the examination room.
  • Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, verifying and going over with their current medication, past surgeries, family history, reason of the visit and documenting in EMR.
  • Administers medication under physician’s direction.
  • Reviewing EPIC triage call in basket for any callbacks.
  • Reviewing result note in basket and calling /informing patients of normal lab results.
  • Prior authorization for medication which requires auth through covers my meds.
  • Provides patients with educational materials as directed.
  • Posts patient test results through patient my chart portal.
  • Reviewing both Provider refill in basket and assisting with daily medication refill request using the ARC refill protocol.
  • Teach and train patients how to administer subcutaneous injection at home.
  • Responsible for (but not limited to): ADD symptoms/Questions, Medication Refill requests, Referral questions, request for copies of lab or immunization records done outside the facility, releasing lab to my chart if sign off by provider, general calls from pharmacies and medication not covered by their insurance.
  • Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Floating
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • As a float work in different specialty department where need to help team to maintain the flow of patient.
  • Greeting patients and escorting them to the examination room.
  • Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, verifying and going over with their current medication, past surgeries, family history, reason of the visit and documenting in EMR.
  • Coordinate with the department team and help them in scanning, faxing and printing documents.
  • Taking patients call and directing and assisting them as per department protocol.

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Gastroentrology
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Greeting patients and escorting them to the examination room.
  • Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, verifying and going over with their current medication, past surgeries, family history, reason of the visit and documenting in EMR.
  • Explaining and educating patients about colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP and capsule endoscopy procedure how it’s done and how to use bowel prep day before the procedure to prep them self.
  • Calling patient pharmacy and see which bowel prep is covered by the patient insurance and send them electronically to pharmacy.
  • Giving patient handout with detail bowel prep instruction, medication need to be hold and clear liquid diet option and recommendation which need to be followed day before the procedure.
  • Schedules procedure by making calling surgical center, verifying times with patients, and scheduling them accordingly.
  • Call patients the day before the office visit, procedure and confirm appointment, assist them if they need to cancel or reschedule appointment.
  • Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.

Medical Assistant

CHI St Lukes Health Liver Clinic
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Proficient in obtaining patient medical history and vital signs (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, temperature and pulse), promptly recording data in EHR and communicating patient concerns with physician.
  • Escort patients to the examination room and prepare them for the physician.
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients.
  • Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
  • Request Medical record from different doctor’s office or hospitals.
  • Request Liver Biopsy slides and CDs from different hospitals.
  • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
  • Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
  • Ensure all related reports, Labs and information is filled in is available in patient’s medical records prior to their appointments.
  • Calling patient day before to remind about their appointments.

Medical Office Assistant

Northwell Health (Zucker Hillside Hospital)
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Working in the Adult and Child Psychiatry Clinic.
  • Collaborating with members of the team in coordinating and implementing plans for patients care.
  • Performing measurement and screening procedures according to protocol which may include, but is not limited to height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, etc.
  • Maintaining emergency medical equipment.
  • Performing venipuncture procedures and handling specimens.

Medical Assistant (Part Time)

Best Medical Care, Specialty Cardiology
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Interviews patients measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and document all information in patient’s chart.
  • Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
  • Perform EKG and stress test if doctor orders.
  • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
  • Collect blood and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
  • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
  • Inventory of administrative and medical supplies.

Medical Assistant (Part Time)

Interboro Heart Associate (at Brooklyn Hospital)
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
  • Authorizing prescription refills as directed.
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
  • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
  • Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patient’s medical records prior to their appointment.
  • Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant.
  • Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
  • Inventory of administrative and medical supplies.

Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Best Medical Care, PC
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • This position entails calling patients with specific diagnoses and preparing them for their appointments. I remind each patient about what they should do and what they should bring in with them.

Receptionist

Dynamic Physical Therapy
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Greeting arriving patients.
  • Checking patients benefit and eligibility through insurance.
  • Collect co-pays and payments.
  • Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance.
  • Maintain and manage patient records.
  • Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries.
  • Schedule patient appointments.

Education

Bachelors - Accounting and Business

University of Mumbai
01.2013

Higher Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Maharashtra State Board
01.2008

Skills

  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
  • Bi-lingual: English & Hindi
  • Experienced in working with Internist, Family Physician, Cardiologist, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Psychiatrist at a fast-paced practice
  • EMR; Epic, E clinical 10, All scripts Sunrise, Cvm, Avatar, MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • 8 years of experience working as a medical assistant and 1 year experience working in a clerical area
  • Holter Monitor, EKG, Spirometry, Audiometry, Phlebotomy experienced with all age groups
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Injections administration
  • Medication preparation
  • Patient scheduling

Certification


  • Certified Professional Biller (AAPC)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (National Association for health professionals)
  • Certified Phlebotomist Technician.
  • Certified EKG Technician.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Multi Site
07.2024 - Current

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Rheumatology
05.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Floating
03.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist Gastroentrology
02.2021 - 03.2022

Medical Assistant

CHI St Lukes Health Liver Clinic
04.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Office Assistant

Northwell Health (Zucker Hillside Hospital)
04.2017 - 03.2019

Medical Assistant (Part Time)

Interboro Heart Associate (at Brooklyn Hospital)
09.2016 - 04.2017

Medical Assistant (Part Time)

Best Medical Care, Specialty Cardiology
01.2016 - 11.2017

Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Best Medical Care, PC
03.2015 - 09.2016

Receptionist

Dynamic Physical Therapy
02.2015 - 01.2016

Higher Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Maharashtra State Board

Bachelors - Accounting and Business

University of Mumbai

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