Janelle Erickson
Newtown,CT
Summary
. Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
ProHealth Physicians
Bethel, Connecticut
05.2024 - Current
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for procedures.
- Maintained medical supplies inventory, ordering as needed to prevent shortages.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Medical Assistant
Thomas Cigno
ridgefield, ct
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Processed referrals to specialists when necessary, following up with patients regarding status of referral requests.
- Assisted physicians with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections.
- Provided support for doctors during exams by providing them with relevant information about each patient's case history or current condition.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Ekg, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, Spirometry, physicals, Suture Removals
Medical Assistant
OrthoConnecticut
Danbury, Connecticut
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Casting, Suture Removal, Vitals, Rooming patients
- Educated patients on treatment plans and provided follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained medical supplies inventory, ordering as needed to prevent shortages.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
Medical Assistant
Harbor Medical Associates
Weymouth, Massachusetts
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
Braintree, Massachusetts
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for procedures.
- Verified insurance information and processed patient paperwork effectively.
- Maintained medical supplies inventory, ordering as needed to prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient experience and care quality.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- 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.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Tech
03-2013
High School Diploma -
Holbrook High School
Holbrook, MA06-2011
Skills
- Electronic health records
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital sign measurement
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Patient flow management
Timeline
Medical Assistant
ProHealth Physicians
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Thomas Cigno
05.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
OrthoConnecticut
03.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Harbor Medical Associates
06.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
02.2013 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Tech
High School Diploma -
Holbrook High School
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