Jewel Thomas
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced Medical Office Assistant seeking fast-paced position in a medical office. An office that will utilize m skills as a registered medical assistant. Friendly, dependable and positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Insight Global (Penn Internal Medicine)
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist patients by answering questions, responding to inquiries and handling telephone requests.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Documented and detailed calls and complaints using Epic
- Helped large volume of patients every day with positive attitude and focus on patient satisfaction.
Medical Assistant
Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates
Wyndmoor, PA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Administered therapeutic allergy injections
- Performed spirometry
Lead Medical Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
Abington, PA
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Aided with prescription refill requests.
- Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
- Ensured each medical room was properly stocked with adequate supply of medications and supplies.
- Interacted with all necessary partners throughout establishment including physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and medical assistants.
- Pulled charts and prepared them for nurses and doctors assessment.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy.
- Maintained privacy of patients’ information.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Medical Assistant
Delaware Valley Infectious Disease Associates
Philadelphia, PA
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Assist doctors with provision and care of internal medicine patients as well as Infectious disease patients Perform vital signs. Performed ekg Administer immunizations Handling of lab specimens Prepping of charts and verify insurance Prepare and maintain documents.
Medical Assistant
Albert Einstein neighborhood Health
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Perform all front desk duties Process necessary referrals in Navinet Answering of telephones and processing of messages in timely manner Scheduling of patients appointments with use of IDX Prepare and maintain documents Assist doctors in provision and care of patients Perform vital signs Administer immunizations Perform fingersticks and venipuncture Perform handling of all lab specimens Administer nebulizer treatments Calling in of prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Assist doctors in the provision and care of patients Perform vital signs Perform EKGs Assist doctors in different areas of medicine such as OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics Call in prescriptions Perform pulmonary functions test Prepare and maintain documents Perform vision and hearing exams Administer immunizations and allergy injections, Depo and B-12 shots Administer and teach inhaler and nebulizer treatments.
Medical Assistant
Kids' First Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Assist doctors in the pediatric care of patients Prepare and maintain documents Administer immunizations and allergy injections Administer and teach nebulizer and inhaler treatments Perform peak flow charts Perform pulmonary functions tests Perform hearing and vision exams Worked with not only IDX but also computerized medical records (EPIC).
Education
Diploma -
Thompson Institute
09.2003
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2002
Skills
- Strong skills in giving injections such as immunizations and allergy injections
- Taking vital signs
- Venipuncture, fingersticks and processing of lab specimens
- Good filing and organizational skills
- Experience in handling of confidential paperwork
- Ability to take accurate phone messages and deliver messages promptly
- Great customer relations background
- Experience in EMR, IDX Epic and EClinical Works
- Complimented by ability to work and interface with multiple levels of employees and management
- Charts, customer relations, EKGs, Experience in EMR, filing, Geriatrics, immunizations, Infectious disease, injections, insurance, internal medicine, Works, OB/GYN, organizational skills, peak, pediatric care, Pediatrics, Scheduling, telephones, phone, Venipuncture, vision, vital signs
- Patient Flow
- Patient Relations
- Customer Services
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Insight Global (Penn Internal Medicine)
05.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates
05.2021 - 09.2021
Lead Medical Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
08.2014 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Delaware Valley Infectious Disease Associates
10.2012 - 10.2013
Medical Assistant
Albert Einstein neighborhood Health
01.2011 - 03.2012
Medical Assistant
Chestnut Hill Hospital
11.2006 - 06.2007
Medical Assistant
Kids' First Chestnut Hill
06.2004 - 10.2006
Diploma -
Thompson Institute
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant
Germantown High School