Julie Griffin
Belmont,NC
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 30 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant/Clinical Lead
OrthoCarolina
01.2006 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Gaston Family Care
03.1993 - 12.2005
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- 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.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Kings College
Charlotte, NC03.1992
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
Mount Holly, NC06.1991
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Medical Histories
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Simple Dressings
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Management
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy
Affiliations
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Traveling, reading, and movies
Love visiting new places; Love reading mysteries and "who-dunnits"; Love movie watching in the theaters.
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant/Clinical Lead
OrthoCarolina
01.2006 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Gaston Family Care
03.1993 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Kings College
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
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