Medical Assistant Intern
BackFit Health + Spine
Goodyear, Arizona
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with illnesses or disabilities.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment; ordered new items when needed.
- Supported the clinical team in delivering quality patient care through efficient workflow processes.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Provided administrative support to the medical staff, such as filing paperwork, answering phones and greeting visitors.
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Administered injections or medications as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Observed symptoms exhibited by patients during office visits; reported changes in condition to supervising healthcare provider.
- Developed efficient filing system, decreasing patient chart retrieval time.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email, and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.