Jennifer Attson
Navajo,NM
Summary
Hardworking Medical Assistant with a background in patient care, customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
Fort Defiance, AZ
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- 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.
- Conducted EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Patient care, follow through with referral requests to outside facilities, medication new or refill requests. Contacted patients to give them updated information on requests made.
Medical Assistant
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix , AZ
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- 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.
- Conducted EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Patient care, follow through with referral requests to outside facilities, medication new or refill requests. Contacted patients to give them updated information on requests made.
Medical Assistant
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
Fort Defiance , AZ
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- 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.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Patient care, follow through with referral requests to outside facilities, medication new or refill requests. Contacted patients to give them updated information on requests made.
Education
Certificate For Medical Assistant -
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ08-1998
High School Diploma -
Navajo Mission Academy
Farmington06-1987
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Verbal Communication
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
Medical Assistant
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
09.2009 - 07.2015
Certificate For Medical Assistant -
Apollo College
High School Diploma -
Navajo Mission Academy