Certified Medical Assistant
Open To Work
Jessica Anderson
Jeffersonville,GA
Summary
Certified medical assistant with expertise in patient care, triage assessment, and injection administration. Proven track record in maintaining HIPAA compliance and facilitating effective patient communication. Strong ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments while ensuring high-quality care.
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Almost 20 years of Medical experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
First Choice Primary Care
Macon, GA
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize appointment flow and maintained accurate appointment records.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured equipment cleanliness and functionality.
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient eligibility for services.
- Monitored medical supply inventory and initiated orders for replacements.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs, diabetic eye exams and hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on medications and procedures to enhance understanding and compliance with physician's instructions.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests including lab draws.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Administered rapid tests for Flu A and B strands and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Triaged patients based on severity of medical complaints to prioritize care and streamline office operations.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission, imaging and procedures according to the Physician's orders
Education
High School Diploma -
Twiggs Academy
Jeffersonville, GA05-2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GASkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Triage assessment
- Injection administration
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection and processing
- Laboratory testing
- Healthcare procedures
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Medical coding
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient communication
- Patient education
- Sterile technique
- Basic diagnostic procedures
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- CPR
Certification
- certified medical assistant
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$25000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Certified Medical Assistant
First Choice Primary Care
04.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Twiggs Academy
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University