Jennifer Purtle
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in medical assistance, recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures, while consistently fostering communication and teamwork to enhance patient experiences. Proven track record of supporting healthcare teams effectively through empathy and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tresure Coast Podiatry
Stuart, FL
06.2017 - 02.2025
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
Port Saint Lucie, FL05-2017
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2008
High School Diploma -
Westwood High
Ft. Pierce, FL05-1997
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient care assistance
- Laboratory specimen preparation
- Surgical procedure support
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Data entry
- Procedure assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Suture removal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Reliable transportation
- Restocking lab supplies
- Wound care and irrigation
- Orthopedic splints
- General housekeeping
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tresure Coast Podiatry
06.2017 - 02.2025
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Westwood High
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