Jennifer James
Warwick,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 19+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Crystal Run Ambulatory Surgery Center
Middletown, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Crystal Run Healthcare
Middletown, NY
01.2006 - 09.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Horizon Family Medical
Goshen, NY
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Associate's Degree - Business
Orange County Community College
High school diploma -
S.S Seward
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NYSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Quick Problem Solver
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Patient-Focused Care
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- AED certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Crystal Run Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Crystal Run Healthcare
01.2006 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Horizon Family Medical
09.2004 - 01.2006
Associate's Degree - Business
Orange County Community College
High school diploma -
S.S Seward
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Orange County Community College
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- AED certified
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