Julie Carney
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Experienced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with a strong background in patient care, EMR/EHR documentation, infection control, and orthopedic clinical support. Known for attention to detail, training of new employees, HIPAA compliance, and helping patients feel informed and comfortable.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Orthopedics
Overland Park, Kansas
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted orthopedic physicians during patient exams and clinical procedures.
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Collected patient histories, vital signs, and medication details.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
- Provided patients with information about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions to support informed decision-making.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Updated electronic health records with patient care details, conditions, progress, and concerns to ensure accurate and timely information.
- Recorded patient visits in electronic medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterile supplies and orthopedic instruments.
- Participated in continuing education courses relevant to clinical medical assisting duties.
- Contributed to team meetings focused on workflow improvements to enhance patient population outcomes.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Supported back office operations by managing patient processes to enhance clinic efficiency. patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Allergy Dept
Overland Park, Kansas
08.2018 - 04.2024
- Collected detailed patient histories for new patients, enhancing understanding of medical backgrounds and needs. Completed allergy testing, documented results, and performed spirometry testing. Administered allergy injections in an allergy shot clinic, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment protocols. Reviewed medication expiration dates for compliance and assisted with proper disposal. Provided flu vaccinations, took flu swabs, and did COVID testing. Returned patient phone calls, coordinated prescription orders for pharmacy pickup, and facilitated training for new employees.
- Assisted orthopedic physicians with patient exams and clinical procedures.
- Obtained patient histories and recorded vital signs in orthopedic clinic charts.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Pain Management
Overland Park, KS
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated patient flow by escorting patients from waiting area to examination rooms. Recorded patient vitals to assist healthcare providers in assessing health status. Verified medications, allergies, and health histories to ensure accurate patient information for treatment. Confirmed patient medications, allergies, and health histories for accurate treatment.
- Prepared exam rooms for orthopedic patient visits and procedures.
- Took vital signs and recorded patient histories for clinic visits.
- Assessed patient concerns and relayed updates to orthopedic providers.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Family Care
Overland Park, Kansas
02.1998 - 03.2018
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, minor surgeries and administering injections and vaccines
- Performed ear lavages
- Assisted with Well Woman Exams and Complete Physicals
- Administered medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner using proper safety protocols.
- Collected patient histories, vital signs, and medication information.
- Documented patient visits in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in an electronic health record system.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Informed patients about medications, procedures, and physician instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for the physician by explaining the process.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as pap smears, urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests. Performed spirometry tests
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Facilitated patient processing in the back office to enhance workflow efficiency. to reduce office wait times.
- Participated in continuing education courses relevant to clinical medical assisting duties.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kansas City College of Medical And Dental Assistan
01-1975
Skills
- Patient intake
- Vital signs measurement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient history
- Medical history
- Patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Medication reconciliation
- Infection control
- Orthopedic procedures
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient registration
- Infection control
- Patient interaction
- Patient relations
- Attention to detail
- Clinical judgment
- Continued training of new employees
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Professional ethics
- Patient care
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 2018
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Orthopedics
05.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Allergy Dept
08.2018 - 04.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Pain Management
04.2018 - 08.2018
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
College Park Family Care
02.1998 - 03.2018
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kansas City College of Medical And Dental Assistan