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Heather McGowan

Warwick ,RI

Summary

Adept Medical Assistant III with a proven track record at Dermatology Professionals, excelling in patient care and clinic efficiency. Mastered HIPAA compliance and customer service, significantly enhancing patient experiences. Skilled in medical terminology and multitasking, I spearheaded inventory management and contributed to a safer clinic environment through meticulous adherence to sanitation protocols.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant III

Dermatology Professionals
East Greenwich
01.2015 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies. Scribe for physician while in exam room with patient
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing sterile tray and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted with suture removals, wound care
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures ( skin biopsies and diagnostic tests ( labs, cultures)
  • Assisted with Cosmetic procedures, Botox injections ( making sure to log after use). Fillers, Set up for Microneedling and laser procedures
  • Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
  • Assist with training new Medical Assistants, making sure they are aware of protocols for procedures and how to use EMA ( our charting system)
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments. As well keeping track of all Ilumya patients ( buy and bill)
  • Assist in doing Prior Authorizations for medications such Biologics
  • Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
  • Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Performed in office end of the month inventory
  • Updated inventory, expiration andlogs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Updated Tasks within EMA, keep track of the path and melanoma logs, send pathology orders per provider at end of the day for lab
  • Assisted scheduling patients if needed within Athena, as well as rescheduling

• Making sure all instruments were cleaned, packaged with date and initials, and run thru autoclave

• Making sure all daily, weekly and monthly office tasks are completed. Performed making sure the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) book and OSHA Manual are kept up to date.

  • Performs proper dosing and mixing of the following preparations:
  • Buffered Lidocaine, Kenalog, Botox- Cosmetic & Hyperhidrosis
  • Make sure to Complete all assigned required training by the deadline including, but not limited the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA.

• Performed and assist with PDT treatments

Education

Associates Degree - Medical Assisting

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
03.2009

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Organized and can Multitask

Certification

CPR Certified

Certified Dermatology Tech

Timeline

Medical Assistant III

Dermatology Professionals
01.2015 - Current

Associates Degree - Medical Assisting

New England Institute of Technology
Heather McGowan