Heidi Harrington

Medical Assistant

Celebration Hospital

Celebration, FL

08.2004 - 03.2018

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.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.