Dynamic Medical Assistant with proven expertise in Paper charting, EMR/EHR and a strong ability to build patient relationships, showcased during tenure at Carolina Dermatology. Excelled in a high-paced environment, ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care through effective clinical documentation and teamwork. Achieved positive health outcomes by educating patients and streamlining procedural efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Carolina Dermotology
07.2023 - 06.2024
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, allergies, and prepared patients for examination.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Documented patient vitals prior to surgery.
Documenting on paper charts during patient examination.
Experience using paper prescription pads.
Sterilizing instruments which included changing maxizyme, washing instruments, handling instruments with care, starting autoclave, unloading autoclave, and packaging.
Mixing and drawing up lidocaine.
Calling benign pathology using basic phone etiquette to inform and educate patients of biopsy results.
Calling non-melanoma cancerous pathology results ans schedule follow up appointments as needed.
Bandaging biopsy and surgical sites.
Removing sutures and scheduling follow up appointments as needed.
Making and setting up sterile trays for MOHS procedures.
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.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
Addressed patient messages (including wound care instructions, prescription refills, directions for medication, and other concerns) and directed messages to physician as needed.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Partners
06.2023 - 07.2023
Triaging pediatric patients collecting vitals such as height, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Educating parents of the patients based off of the childs needs and answering any questions they may have.
Providing vaccinations subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and orally on children varying in ages between newborn and 22 years of age.
Performing PKU tests for newborns.
Testing and documenting PKU tests through the lab.
Performing glucose testing on children of all ages.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
Bernstein And Robinson Dermatology
03.2022 - 06.2023
Scribing for physician during patient examination.
Triaging patients while collecting/ documenting patient medical history, vaccinations, allergies, concerns, symptoms, medication's used and previous treatments.
Ability to work with a team to see 50+ patients a day.
EMR documenting
Assisting and bandaging minor excisions.
Educating patients about the importance of protecting their skin.
Ability to work in a high stress work environment to complete charts within a reasonable amount of time with minimal to no errors.
Providing patient education post surgery.
Following HIPPA protocols.
Building relationships with patients to help allow patients to feel comfortable in what could be a stressful environment for some.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Electronically prescribing medications.
Providing patients with written and verbal instructions.
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