Jessica Kilpatrick
Houston ,Texas
Summary
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant with a strong background in Pediatric Nursing including Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Abdominal specialty service along with other Specialty service I work as a Certified Medical Assistant for Kidney, Liver and Heart Transplant patients for Pediatric and Adult patients. I also work as a Certified Medical Assistant for Infectious Disease specialty service. I also manage our Providers and Surgeons schedule Administrative referrals and parient scheduling for Imaging and Diagnostic testing.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Medical Center
03 2024 - Current
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Kelsey Seybold
Missouri Tx
10 2023 - 11 2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Administered immunizations
- hearing and vision screenings
- referrals
- medical records
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Ironside Staffing
Dallas
04 2021 - 10 2022
- Pediatric Nursing Harris Health System
- Immunizaions Covid
- Covid Testing
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Deans Professional Service
Katy Tx
04 2019 - 03 2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Women's and Children's Center
Houston Tx
06 2019 - 10 2019
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Admistered Vaccines
- Ekgs
- hearing and vision testing
- venipunctures
- nebulizer treatments
- newborn screening testing
- strep and influenzae testing
- urinalysis and pregnancy testing
Transfer Coordinator
Texas Children Hospital
Houston Tx
07 2014 - 07 2019
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Transferred patients from Emergency Centers to another facility for a higher level of care in a 30 minute window including administrative memorandum of transfers.
- Transferrred and coordinating patients to go to a psychiatric facility.
- Pediatric Intensive care transfers
- Neonatal Intensive Hospital tranfers
- Inpatient to Inpatient transfers
- Managed Physician and Nurse patient report calls.
- Kept track of the Pediatric Kangaroo calls and transports departs.
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Pediatrics Sugarland
Sugarland Tx
01 2007 - 07 2014
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Newborn screenings
- administered vaccinations
- venipunctures
- ear washing irrigation
- vision and hearing screening test
Medical Assistant
Deans Professional Service
Katy
01 2006 - 01 2007
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- administered vaccines
- hearing and vision testing
- traveled to many Pediatric and Adult facilitesto help clinical patient flow
Education
eMPA - Public Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston TX 05.2014
Healthcare Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix Arizona 07.2011
Skills
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Well Check and sick visits
- Pediatric Kidney Specialty
- Pediatric Abdominal
- Liver and Kidney Transplant Service
- Infectious Disease Service
- Rheumatology Servuce
- Internal Medicine
- Vaccinations Pediatric, Adolescents and Adults
- nebulizer treatments
- manual blood pressure
- Venipunctures
- influenza and strep testing
- urinalysis and pregnsncy testing
- EKG
- Medical Records Management
- Payment collection
- Electronic health records
- Patient Assessments
- Medical billing and coding
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Registered Cardiovascular Technologist
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy companion
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Assisting with physical exams
- CPR
- OB/GYN procedures
- Patient Scheduling
- Simple dressings
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03 2024 - Current
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Kelsey Seybold
10 2023 - 11 2024
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Ironside Staffing
04 2021 - 10 2022
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Deans Professional Service
04 2019 - 03 2021
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Women's and Children's Center
06 2019 - 10 2019
Transfer Coordinator
Texas Children Hospital
07 2014 - 07 2019
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Pediatrics Sugarland
01 2007 - 07 2014
Medical Assistant
Deans Professional Service
01 2006 - 01 2007
eMPA - Public Administration
Texas Southern University
Healthcare Administration -
University of Phoenix