Jody Bredwell
Worth,IL
Summary
I am seeking a position as a Medical Assistant. I am open to either a part time or full time position.
I posses strong communication and customer service skills. I am seeking part time or full time employment.
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented ability to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships.
Knowledgeable medical office professional with strong background. Epic EMR skills and Current RMA 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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
03.2008 - 10.2019
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered appointment calls.
- Participated in maintenance of safe conditions within facility and other related areas, quality control
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Scheduled patients for specific testing ordered by MD and assisting in obtaining specialist appointments for patients.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, immunizations.
Medical Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.1998 - 04.2008
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Education
Medical Assistant RMA - Medical Assistant
Metropolitan Business College
Evergreen Park, IL02.1988
Skills
- Charting expertise
- Needs assessment
- Understands medical procedures
- Inventory and supply management
- HIPAA compliance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Conflict resolution abilities
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Office equipment operations
- Multi-line telephone skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Scheduling of patient appointments
- Medical billing
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Certification
- RMA current with American Medical Technologists
- CPR/ AED current
Referenced
Joel Wilsnack M.D.
1-312-497-0015
Paula Barone R.N.
1-708-204-9152
Sandra Pirok R.N.
1-312-694-2448
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
03.2008 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
03.1998 - 04.2008
Medical Assistant RMA - Medical Assistant
Metropolitan Business College