Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in patient care, medical documentation, and laboratory testing. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and ensuring accurate medical records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Orangeburg Medical Group
Modesto, California
08.2022 - Current
Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper supplies.
Documented patient histories to ensure accurate medical records for efficient care.
Administered medications and performed basic laboratory tests.
Educated patients on treatment plans and provided post-care instructions to promote adherence.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to streamline communication.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Prithvi Shankar
Modesto, California
05.2018 - 08.2022
Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
Managed patient intake, including scheduling appointments and verifying insurance.
Coordinated referrals to specialists and communicated follow-up care plans.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.